LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The American Volleyball Coaches Association, in conjunction with Visit Lincoln, is hosting a free three-day celebration in Lincoln’s Railyard outside Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The AVCA First Serve Block Party will take place Aug. 22 to Aug. 24. Attendees can expect live entertainment, interactive activities, special guest appearances and a festival-like atmosphere leading up to and during the nation’s premier collegiate volleyball showcase.
This event transforms the Railyard into volleyball central with attractions for fans of all ages, including:
- AVCA merch tent
- Photo trailer
- Human foosball
- Face painting and poster decorating
- Fitness and yoga sessions hosted by Good Life Fitness
- Vertical jump test
- Meet and greets with USA Volleyball, Athletes Unlimited, League One Volleyball (LOVB) and the Omaha Supernovas
- Food trucks
- Main stage programming featuring live music, DJs, contests, interviews with current and former players and coaches, volleyball trivia and ticket giveaways
The daily highlights include:
- Friday, Aug. 22 – Pep rally and red carpet walk at 3:45 p.m., live music from Honeytown and evening celebrations running until midnight.
- Saturday, Aug. 23 – Fitness bootcamp, live music from the Chuck Briseno Band and a full afternoon of fan activities from noon to 3 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 24 – Yoga session, more main stage entertainment and closing celebrations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There will also be a Rally Towels giveaway for the first 200 fans each day and ticket giveaways at every watch party located at the stage…