NFL’s GREATEST ATHLETES DANCE, COOK, AND ROCK THE GRIDIRON AS “EATS BEATS & CLEATS GRIDIRON FESTIVAL” DOMINATES SUPER BOWL WEEKEND
South Beach’s Lincoln Road turns into “Road of Fame” for Super Bowl weekend featuring over 75 NFL Greats and Celebrities. Join former NFL stars: Mike Ditka, Doug Flutie, Barry Sanders, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith-Sports Icon: Evander Holyfield and Culinary Celebrities: Todd English and Ingrid Hoffman and many more.
The Eats Beats Cleats Gridiron Festival presented by Comcast kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 4 as Lincoln Road – in the heart of South Beach – is transformed into a CELEBRATION OF SPORTS. Over 75 current and former NFL All Stars and other sports legends will be featured as the festival launches with exciting once in a lifetime fan experiences and VIP events. Weekend and daily passports are available ($350-85) by going to www.ebcmiami.com.
Festivities kick off Thursday Evening, Feb 4 with an exclusive VIP Player’s Party for all access passport holders at the Ritz Carlton South Beach. Celebrations continue on Lincoln Road throughout the weekend featuring several chances to mix and mingle with the NFL greats and a host of celebrities hosted to raise money for the Gridiron greats Assistance Fund. The four-day festival presented by Comcast and sponsored by Lincoln Mercury, LandShark Lager, AirTran Airways, Bacardi, Gallo Wines, Coca Cola, Cundy Insurance, Miami magazine and Lincoln Financial Radio is set to dominate Lincoln Road the entire weekend.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Thurs, Feb 4: VIP Players Party at Ritz Carlton South Beach (PASSPORT HOLDERS ONLY) Dancing FOR the NFL Stars with Michael Irvin, Evander Holyfield and Emmitt Smith
Fri, Feb 5: Gridiron Greats Night of Champions featuring entertainment from Jamie Foxx
4:00pm – 6:00pm – Gridiron Culinary featuring celeb chefs Ingrid Hoffman and Todd English
Sat, Feb 6: Fashion Rocks the Gridiron featuring Kyle Turley and the Doug Flutie Band
Coach Mike Ditka coaches show
Sun, Feb 7: Chalk Talk moderated by NFL players
Ultimate Tailgate Party (PASSPORT HOLDERS ONLY)
All weekend:
Autograph Signings (PASSPORT HOLDERS ONLY)
National Sports Exhibits including the Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl Trophy, World Series Trophy, IRL Trophy and NASCAR Trophies
Sports Films with football-themed movies, including “Invincible”, the amazing true story of Vince Papale, and “The U”, ESPN’s highly-acclaimed documentary about the history of the University of Miami football program.
Official NFL/Super Bowl Merchandise
Sports Art Exhibitions
Live Entertainment
VIP All Access Weekend Passports for $350 grant access to the Star Studded Players Party at the Ritz Carlton Thursday Evening and all four days at the Bacardi VIP Lounge with open bar, Autograph Passes, VIP viewing areas from the Airtran Platform, invitations to private meet & greets, the chance to sit in on “Chalk Talks” and Coaches Corner with Mike Ditka, premium merchandise and memorabilia, and exclusive offers from Lincoln Road merchants.
Daily Passports for day-by-day access are available for just $85 (available Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and $45 for Thursday Evening Bacardi VIP Lounge Only.
Certain Proceeds from all Festival Passports will go to The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF), a non-stock, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing financial grants and ‘pro bono’ medical assistance to retired NFL players in dire need. The organization focuses on the humanitarian side of post-football related issues, which include coordination of social services to retired players who are in need due to a variety of reasons including inadequate disability and/or pensions. The GGAF’s mission is to assist these dire need players who are pioneers of the game and have greatly contributed to the NFL’s status as the most popular sport in America. GGAF provides hands-on assistance to help retired players and their families deal with hardships they face after football. The services include medical assistance, financial assistance for utilities, medication, food, automotive payments and childcare.
Please call 877-733-3430 or log on to www.ebcmiami.com for purchasing information.
The Eats Beats Cleats Gridiron Festival