District to hold public event to launch opening of the Rogers Stadium complex

Bellefonte Area School District is holding an event called “Light up the Field” as an official way for the public to see the completed Rogers Stadium facility. The inaugural event will be held 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12-14 at Rogers Stadium adjacent to Bellefonte Area High School.

The event will include activity booths and vendors, live entertainment, the chance for community members to tour the facility and more. On Aug. 12, the marching band will perform its new show. The athletic director is also working with fall sports teams running practices during the event Aug. 13-14. Food will be available for purchase. Concession stands will be operating, but not cooking food. A food truck will be included.

The band, Velveeta, will also be performing Aug. 14.

To learn more about the two-phase Rogers Stadium project, visit this link: Rogers Stadium