{"id":30068,"date":"2024-03-20T06:55:41","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T13:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=30068"},"modified":"2024-03-27T09:02:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T16:02:23","slug":"final-four-frenzy-a-guide-to-fan-events-festivities-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/events-and-festivals\/final-four-frenzy-a-guide-to-fan-events-festivities-in-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"Final Four Frenzy: A Guide to Fan Events &#038; Festivities in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20064144\/422181404_1424851571762628_315786811396100797_n.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-30078 pk-lazyload\"  style=\"width:700px;height:auto\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20064144\/422181404_1424851571762628_315786811396100797_n-1024x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20064144\/422181404_1424851571762628_315786811396100797_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20064144\/422181404_1424851571762628_315786811396100797_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20064144\/422181404_1424851571762628_315786811396100797_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20064144\/422181404_1424851571762628_315786811396100797_n-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20064144\/422181404_1424851571762628_315786811396100797_n-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20064144\/422181404_1424851571762628_315786811396100797_n-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20064144\/422181404_1424851571762628_315786811396100797_n-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20064144\/422181404_1424851571762628_315786811396100797_n-800x799.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/20064144\/422181404_1424851571762628_315786811396100797_n.jpg 1080w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>2017 Men\u2019s Final Four Dribble in Downtown Phoenix. Photo: 2024 Men\u2019s Final Four Host Committee&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This April, Phoenix transforms into an epicenter of sports and entertainment as the city hosts the<a href=\"https:\/\/phoenixfinalfour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> NCAA Men\u2019s Final Four<\/a>. From April 6 to 8, 2024, college basketball\u2019s elite will compete for the National Championship title at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, courtesy of Arizona State University. As the city becomes a dynamic playground for fans of all ages, Phoenix invites residents and visitors to partake in the March Madness action with a plethora of unforgettable <a href=\"https:\/\/phoenixfinalfour.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">events<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Dates and times listed are subject to change. Please check <a href=\"https:\/\/phoenixfinalfour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.phoenixfinalfour.com<\/a><\/em> <em>for the most up-to-date information and availability.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mens-final-four-fan-fest-presented-by-capital-one\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncaa.com\/mens-final-four\/fan-fest#overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Men\u2019s Final Four Fan Fest Presented by Capital One<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>Phoenix Convention Center<br><strong>When: <\/strong>April 5\u20138. Opening Hours on April 5 from 12 p.m.\u20138 p.m., April 6\u20137 from 10 a.m.\u20138 p.m., and April 8 from 12 p.m.\u20136 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set within the expansive halls of the Phoenix Convention Center, the Fan Fest is at the heart of the Final Four frenzy. Featuring interactive games, special appearances by celebrities and athletes, autograph signings and a plethora of engaging activities, the Fan Fest is designed for families and fans to dive deep into the excitement of the weekend.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"march-madness-music-festival\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncaa.com\/marchmadness\/musicfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">March Madness Music Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix<br><strong>When:<\/strong> April 5\u20137. Performances on April 5 from 4:30\u201310 p.m., April 6 from 3 p.m.\u20139 p.m. and April 7 from 2:30 p.m.\u201310 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Echoing the excitement of the games, the March Madness Music Festival promises a spectacular lineup of performances in downtown Phoenix. This free, three-day festival boasts an impressive lineup of renowned artists, including Grammy-winning ZEDD, the Jonas Brothers, Mumford &amp; Sons, Rene\u00e9 Rapp, Remi Wolf, the Black Keys, Nathaniel Rateliff &amp; The Night Sweats and Leon Bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"reeses-mens-final-four-friday\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncaa.com\/mens-final-four\/reeses-final-four-friday#overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Reese\u2019s Men\u2019s Final Four Friday<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>State Farm Stadium<br><strong>When:<\/strong> April 5. Practices from 11 a.m.\u20132:50 p.m. All-Star Game at 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans have the chance to witness the focus and determination of the basketball players during open team practices. Following practice, attendees can watch the Reese\u2019s NABC All-Star Game, which will feature top senior student-athletes. This free event offers a rare opportunity to see some competitors up close before the big games.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mens-final-four-dribble-presented-by-buick\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/AZ\/Phoenix\/2024MENSFINALFOURDRIBBLEPRESENTEDBYBUICK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Men\u2019s Final Four Dribble Presented by Buick<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Starting Point: <\/strong>Heritage Square, ending at the Phoenix Convention Center<br><strong>When:<\/strong> April 7 at 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture a crowd of young fans, each with a basketball at their fingertips, weaving through Phoenix\u2019s streets. For fans 18 and under, the Men\u2019s Final Four Dribble offers a memorable one-mile dribbling course through downtown Phoenix, leading directly to the Fan Fest. Participants of this exciting event will receive a one-of-a-kind NCAA Men\u2019s Final Four Dribble Wilson basketball and a T-shirt to take home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mens-final-four-tip-off-tailgate-presented-by-nissan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncaa.com\/mens-final-four\/tip-off-tailgate#overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Men\u2019s Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate Presented by Nissan<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> The Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium<br><strong>When:<\/strong> April 5 from 10 a.m.\u20133 p.m., April 6 from 11:30 a.m.\u20132:30 p.m., and April 8 from 2 p.m.\u20135:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those holding coveted tickets to the semifinals and championship games, the Men\u2019s Final Four Tip-off Tailgate offers the perfect pre-game destination. 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