Big Boi to give free concert to mark College Football Hall of Fame’s first decade in Atlanta

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The College Football Hall of Fame is marking its 10th anniversary in Atlanta with its Anniversary Celebration and Kickoff Game Football Fest on Saturday, Aug. 24, headlined by a free concert from Grammy-winning artist Antwan “Big Boi” Patton of Outkast.

Since its relocation to Atlanta in 2014, the Hall has drawn local and national fans to the city’s sports, entertainment, and tourism district to honor the individuals, traditions, and passion that define college football and experience “Game Day” every day.

“As an Atlantan and college football fan, performing for the College Football Hall of Fame’s 10th anniversary in my hometown is an honor and perfect collaboration,” Big Boi said in a media statement. “Having followed my son’s college football career closely, I have seen the energy that college football creates. I’m looking forward to delivering that same atmosphere to this event, celebrating our city’s spirit, the history of college football and bringing fans together for the game.”

The concert by Big Boi will not be the only complementary aspect of the community day, as the Hall and Coca-Cola have partnered to make the event a “Coca-Cola Free Admission Day,” allowing guests to experience all that the anniversary event has to offer both inside and outside the Hall. While tickets are not mandatory, guests do have the option to reserve their spot on the Hall’s websiteprior to arrival.

“As the nation’s only hall of fame dedicated to college football, we are honored to be recognizing our 10th anniversary in Atlanta by pulling out all the stops with big news, big changes and Big Boi at our Grand Reopening celebration,” said Kimberly Beaudin, President and CEO of the College Football Hall of Fame. “We invite true college football fans to experience our newly revamped, technology-enhanced Hall of Fame when we reopen on Aug. 24, and join us in kicking off the next decade of honoring the passion and traditions of college football.”

Those planning to attend are encouraged to consider utilizing Atlanta’s public transportation system, MARTA, in an effort to alleviate congestion around the event. To register for clinics, get advanced tickets and more, visit cfbhall.com.

This story comes to GPB through a reporting partnership with Rough Draft Atlanta.