by Bianca L. Granado 

Las Cruces, NM – Basketball won’t be the only entertainment at the 2008 WAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament. Beginning Wednesday, March 12 through Saturday, March 15 there will be a variety of activities and entertainment on the north side at the Pan American Center parking lot at New Mexico State University for fans to enjoy.

The following is a list of scheduled events and times:

Wednesday, March 12th – “Family Day” 4 to 6 p.m.

Magician, face painting, balloon artist, jumping booth, Pistoleros, twister, fire trucks, National Guard basketball, poster making station, free popcorn

Live radio remote

Thursday, March 13th – “Up, Up and Away” 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.

Tethered hot air balloon rides w/ photo ops, balloon glow in the evening, rocket launchers, piñatas, various food vendors, mariachi music, and ballet folklorico

Friday, March 14th – “The WAC Goes Back” 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m

Antique car show, swing and other types of “oldies” music (live performances), dancing, various food vendors

Saturday, March 15th – “Wild, Wild, West” 12 to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.

Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, gun fight, dancing, Native American performances, live performance by Josh Grider, various food vendors

March 13th – 15th – “New Mexican Shopping Experience” Th. – F. 11am – 6pm & Sat. 3pm – 6pm

Tents showcasing local vendors selling New Mexican products.

For more information contact Maria Roth, assistant athletic director of NMSU, at (575) 646-4126.

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