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It’s been almost 150 days — nearly five months — since we gathered at McLane Stadium around Baylor football.<\/p>\n
That’s far too long.<\/p>\n
This Saturday<\/a>, the Baylor Family is invited back to McLane for “Baylor Fan Fest<\/a>,” a festival-style celebration presented by McLane Children’s, featuring live music, local food trucks, interactive fan experiences, and a free open Baylor Football practice inside the stadium.<\/p>\n “Baylor Fan Fest is really about bringing people together, giving our fans and families a chance to connect with our programs and just enjoy a great day in Waco,” says Baylor Director of Athletics Doug McNamee (BA ’03, MSED ’05). “It’s another step in how we’re putting our fans first and finding new ways to bring them closer to Baylor Athletics.”<\/p>\n The South Plaza outside McLane opens at 10 a.m. For families, a kids zone will feature inflatables, a uniform try-on station, photo ops with Baylor Spirit and mascots, a coloring station, face painting, a basketball arcade, and portable sandbox.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, the main stage will feature live music from the Sloppy Joe Band, a performance by the Baylor Songleaders, and interviews by John Morris with Baylor football players and McNamee. The NFL Draft will also be playing all day on\u00a0the McLane Stadium rear-facing display in the South Plaza.<\/p>\n 1️⃣ Saturday remaining until Baylor Fan Fest at @McLaneStadium<\/a> ⏳<\/p>\n Here’s everything you need to know: https:\/\/t.co\/cLPJA0EqId<\/a>#SicEm<\/a> | @bswhealth<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fDwXlPGr4f<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Baylor Athletics (@BaylorAthletics) April 18, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n