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Welcome to the NOVA Home Loans welcome to and to beautiful Southern Arizona. The NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl is not just a game, it’s a week of fun-filled events that we have affectionately Tucson, AZ nicknamed “Tucson’s Football Festival”. Through these events and festivities, you will experience first-hand the best parts of our community, which are the warmth of our hospitality and the pride for our Southern Arizona traditions. While here, and in between all the exciting events we have planned around the , I encourage you to explore our region and share in the unique experiences that make Southern Arizona exceptional. Whether you choose to hike or bike our scenic trails, be entertained in our spirited downtown district, taste our inspired cuisine or visit any number of our world-renowned attractions, you are guaranteed to enjoy every moment of your time in Southern Arizona. One of the unique aspects of the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl is that we are committed to donating 100% of our net proceeds to local Tucson charities. In the past four years, we have donated over $3.5M to local charities, heroes, and universities and we strive to donate more and more each year. It is because of your participation in our game and events that we can make such an incredible impact on these communities. On behalf of the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Staff and 85 Committee Members, we thank you for sharing this week with us and hope you will return each year to be a part of the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl tradition. Cheers, Kym Adair Executive Director

2 1 2019 FAN Guide 2019 FAN Guide bowl week snapshot December 30, 2019 5:00pm – 6:30pm Pep Rally at Jacome Plaza Downtown Tucson – 101 N. Stone Ave PEP Free Battle of the University Bands, music, food, RALLY cheerleaders PEP December 31, 2019 10:00am – 1:30pm Desert Diamond Casino Tailgate at UA Mall University of Arizona Mall (Campbell & University) Free RALLY Ultimate game day tailgate experience with live music, kids’ zone, car show, Charity Village, interactive games 2:00pm – 2:30pm NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Pregame Show Arizona Stadium Monday, December 30th Ticket required 5:00 pm - 6:30pm Heroes tribute, A-10 flyover, Wings of Blue parachutists, National Anthem Downtown Pep Rally @ Jacome Plaza 2:30pm NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Kickoff (101 N. Stone Ave) Arizona Stadium (on CBS Sports Network) Followed by In-stadium Fireworks presented by Desert The Pep Rally is held outside of the Downtown Library at Jacome Diamond Casino Plaza. Friends, families, and fans are invited to join in the fun. University representatives will be there to address the fans. 6:00pm – 1:00am University of Arizona Downtown New Year’s Eve Bowl Bash Cheerleaders, mascots, and bands will come together in a friendly Downtown Tucson’s Time Square rivalry that will get participants excited for the big game. (Congress and Toole Avenue) Free Live music, ice skating, interactive games and the world’s largest pinata. Midnight Taco Drop and Fireworks presented by Tucson Federal Credit Union No ticket required · Free entry 2 3 2019 FAN Guide 2019 FAN Guide

Tuesday, December 31st Tuesday, December 31st 10:00 am - 1:30pm 2:00 pm - 2:30pm University of Arizona Mall Heroes Tribute Pre-game Show Entrance at Cherry St. & University Blvd. University of Arizona Stadium Begin your New Year’s Eve celebration at the Desert Diamond Be sure to take your seat early to watch the Heroes Tribute Pre- Casino Tailgate Festival. You will find food vendors and beer, a game Show. Be prepared for goosebumps as B-16 jets from Davis dynamic car show, Charity and iHeart Villages, Alumni Tailgate Monthan Air Force Base fly overhead and the legendary Wings of parties, and a stage filled with live music and entertainment. Blue sky divers descend into Arizona Stadium to honor the men Enjoy a perfect start to your Bowl Game experience. Individual and women who serve on our behalf. tailgating is NOT permitted in an area on the University, so please plan on participating in the Official Tailgate.

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Tuesday, December 31st 1-GALLON PLASTIC CLUTCH WITH CLUTCH WITH 2:30pm FREEZER BAG SHOULDER STRAP WRIST STRAP NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl not allowed University of Arizona Stadium The University of Arizona Stadium will host two incredible teams PURSE OVERSIZE PRINTED PATTERN DIAPER BAG competing to win the title “NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl TOTE BAG PLASTIC BAG Champion”. 2019 marks the 150th year of and together we will celebrate this anniversary by watching a thrilling TINTED BINOCULARS FANNY PACK college football bowl game. After the trophy presentation, kick off PLASTIC BAG CASE your New Year’s Eve celebration by watching the Desert Diamond Fireworks Spectacular from your seat. BACKPACK CLEAR CAMERA CASE MESH BAG BACKPACK Ticket required 6 7 2019 FAN Guide 2019 FAN Guide Game Day Parking

Tuesday, December 31st 6:00pm - 1:00am University of Arizona Downtown NYE Bowl Bash Tucson’s Time Square (Congress & 5th Street) After the Bowl Game Trophy Presentation and the in-stadium Fireworks have ended, jump on the free Sun Link Street Car and join us Downtown in Tucson’s Times Square for the University of Arizona New Year’s Eve Downtown Bowl Bash. While downtown, you can enjoy amazing restaurants and the fun atmosphere that has earned Tucson the title of UNESCO Capital of Gastronomy. The event is free and there will be an interactive Kids Zone, stages of amazing Game Day Parking: Permits are in color coded areas above. Parking can entertainment, an outdoor ice-skating rink, food trucks and beverage be purchased In the Cherry Garage (red) and South of Sixth Garage (blue). stations, and the world’s largest pinata. The countdown for the New Year will ADA parking is also available in both lots. Other parking is available on peak with the dropping of local artist Joe Pagac’s Tucson Taco and Fireworks campus and at street meter parking. off the roof of the historic Hotel Congress. It’s an evening you won’t want to Ride Share: Please schedule pick up and drop offs in the Flandreau Science miss! For information on a VIP NYE experience in Tucson’s Times Square please Center (pink) next to the Tailgate event. visit www.HotelCongress.com to learn more about their ticket packages.

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10 11 2019 FAN Guide 2019 FAN Guide Adventure Awaits in Southern Arizona One of the things that makes Tucson so “attractive” to visitors are the great “attractions” found around the city and across the region – the name says it all. Taking a trip through Southern Arizona means you’ll find an endless number of these great attractions, perfect for families, couples or even those who are traveling solo. Explore the Universe at Kitt Peak National Observatory, just west of the city or at Flandrau Science Center, conveniently located on the University of Arizona Campus. Experience the unique flora and fauna at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Voted one of TripAdvisor’s “Top 10 Museums in the U.S.” See science come to life at Biosphere 2, where you can visit all of earth’s life zones in one place. Mission San Xavier del Bac If family fun is on your itinerary, be sure to visit Children’s Museum this was one of John Wayne’s favorite Tucson and Oro Valley where kids will be wowed by the interactive movie studios. Need we say more? exhibits. Discover tiny worlds of wonder in the intricate displays found If military history is your passion then at the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. And if it’s the be sure to stop at Pima Air & Space great outdoors your family craves, then you’ll surely enjoy the short Museum, one of the largest privately- trip to the top of Mt. Lemmon. At over 9,000 feet above sea level, this operated museums of its kind in the alpine paradise offers cooler temps and spectacular mountain vistas¬. U.S. And just down the road near Insider tip: download the Mt. Lemmon Science Tour App for your Green Valley, AZ is the smartphone to get the full story behind what makes this mountainous Titan Missile Museum, one of the terrain so scientifically unique. few places you can actually go inside Participants dressed in period cowboy History buffs can travel though time at the Arizona State Museum, of a decommissioned Cold War-Era costume thrill tourists at historic Old Tucson. which boasts one of the largest collections of Native American artifacts in missile silo. the country or at Mission San Xavier del Bac, one of the world’s finest Whether it’s your first time in Tucson or you’re a frequent visitor, you’ll examples of Spanish-Colonial architecture. Head over to Old Tucson to find a world of opportunities and endless places to explore. see the Old West brought to life on the set of your favorite Western Film – Learn more at VisitTucson.org/Attractions.

12 13 2019 FAN Guide 2019 FAN Guide Welcome to The First UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in the United States In 2015 Tucson received this designation from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for our region’s unique gastronomical heritage.

The designation isn’t just about the great food that you can find here IN THE U.S. today but also a long history of native peoples growing and cultivating deliciously edible crops. In fact, Carbon dating has shown evidence of a TUCSON, A UNESCO CITY OF GASTRONOMY 4,000-year-old tradition of farming in the Tucson area and luckily, many of our local chefs and restaurants are still serving up dishes made with served on handmade tortillas, refreshingly cold raspados (think shaved heritage ingredients to this very day. ice with fresh fruit) and a bevy of Mexican-style pastries baked fresh Experience the City of Gastronomy at these places: daily. With all this, eating here is like an international trip for your taste buds. Find out more at Best23MilesofMexicanFood.com • Mission Garden • Historic Canoa Ranch Meet the Sonoran Hot Dog • Native Seeds Search / Retail Store A beef hot dog, wrapped in bacon, smothered with a delicious blend • Tucson Botanical Garden of toppings like beans, grilled onions, mayo, mustard and jalapeño • Tohono Chul salsa. Sounds good, right? We wouldn’t blame you if you ran out to get • San Xavier Co-op Farm one right now. This tasty Tucson tradition is often imitated, but never • Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum duplicated. Depending on where you go around town you’ll find different The Best Mexican Food that you’ll find anywhere versions of the beloved Sonoran Dog, including the classic one found at north of the border. the famous Tucson restaurant, El Güero Canelo, which recently took home a prestigious James Beard Award. Tucson is home to The Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food in the U.S. This means that you can find more restaurants dishing out authentic Mexican This Mexican-born street food delicacy has swept the nation, challenging flavors than anywhere else in the country. For most of us “Mexican the nation’s other top dogs from Coney Island to Chicago. But if you ask food” is just “Food”. Venture to Downtown Tucson or to South 12th anyone around here there’s no doubt which they’ll say is the best. It’s the Ave, also known as “La Doce” to start your tantalizing culinary journey. Sonoran Dog, hands down! Try delicious dishes like tender chicken covered in mole, street tacos Find out more at VisitTucson.org/food

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