The University of Redlands and Town & Gown excitedly invite the local community to "Rah Rah Redlands" on Saturday, September 15, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. This family-friendly pre-game event celebrates Bulldog football's home opener and takes place on the Redlands practice field, located on campus just east of Ted Runner Stadium.

Admission to "Rah Rah Redlands" is included in your game ticket, which costs $7 for adults and $4 for non-UR students (includes middle, high school and junior college students) and senior citizens (55 and over). The event is free for kids 12 and under. Fans should enter the stadium at the Frank Serrao Gateway, which is near the ticket booth, and then make their way to the practice field for "Rah Rah Redlands." The ticket booth will open at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday.

Guests may purchase food and drinks from a variety of food trucks, including Tornado Potato, WTF Pizza, Baconmania, Red Robin Yummobile, Dos Chinos, MeSoHungry, Stray Dogs, We heart Froyo, Cupcake Place and Best in Sno.  In addition, on-campus catering company Bon Appetit will supply a no-host bar with local favorite Hangar 24.

Student-athletes from the University of Redlands will coordinate fun football activities, while the cheer team and Bulldog mascot will teach chants and cheers.

Following the event, all attendees are encouraged to cheer on the Bulldogs as they play host to regional rival Pacific Lutheran University (WA) at 7:05 p.m.