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WICHITA, Kan. --&nbsp;Wichita State Athletics has announced details for this year&apos;s Shocker Madness event set for Saturday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m., inside Charles Koch Arena. This year&apos;s Shocker Madness event once again serves as the culmination of Wichita State&apos;s&nbsp;<a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/seal/shocktoberfest/" title="https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/seal/shocktoberfest/" style="text-align: start;color: rgb(70, 120, 134);font-size: 14.6667px;">Shocktoberfest</a>&nbsp;homecoming week. The season tip-off event will include the addition of a Brew Garden &amp; Fan Fest outside of Charles Koch Arena from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. through a partnership with the Wichita State University Foundation &amp; Alumni Engagement Office. The Brew Garden &amp; Fan Fest&nbsp;will feature music provided by DJ Carbon, food trucks, local vendors serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a massive LED screen showing featured college football games, a pep rally with Shocker Sound Machine and WSU spirit squads and other&nbsp;tailgate activities in a family-friendly atmosphere. The men&apos;s and women&apos;s basketball teams will also sign autographs at the event from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend the Brew Garden &amp; Fan Fest. Food and beverage is available for purchase at each vendor&apos;s stand. Fans must be 21+ to drink. At 6:30 p.m., Shocker Madness will begin inside the arena. The event will feature performances from the Shocker Sound Machine and WSU Spirit Squads, announcements of this year&apos;s&nbsp;Shocktoberfest spirit awards and homecoming court winners, introductions of all Wichita State Athletics teams, a special ring presentation ceremony for women&apos;s bowling, a three-point contest and basketball team scrimmages. Doors to Charles Koch Arena open at 5:30&nbsp;P.M. for the free event and parking is free on a first-come, first-serve basis. No tickets are required. General admission seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis as arena occupancy allows. Select seating sections within the arena will be reserved for Wichita State University students (sections 117 &amp; 118), Shocker student-athletes and university personnel. The&nbsp;<a contenteditable="false" href="https://goshockers.com/sports/2020/10/26/clear-bag-policy.aspx#:~:text=One%2Dgallon%20clear%20plastic%20storage,have%20been%20tagged%20by%20security." title="https://goshockers.com/sports/2020/10/26/clear-bag-policy.aspx#:~:text=One%2Dgallon%20clear%20plastic%20storage,have%20been%20tagged%20by%20security." style="text-align: start;color: rgb(70, 120, 134);font-size: 14.6667px;">clear-bag policy</a>&nbsp;and new&nbsp;<a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CJffP0cZ0Q" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CJffP0cZ0Q" style="text-align: start;color: rgb(70, 120, 134);font-size: 14.6667px;">opengate</a>, walk-through metal detectors will be enforced for those entering Charles Koch Arena. RUNDOWN OF EVENTS 2:00pm - 6:00pm -&nbsp;Brew Garden &amp; Fan Fest (located in the east parking lot nearest Cessna Stadium outside of Charles Koch Arena) 5:00pm - 6:00pm -&nbsp;Men&apos;s and Women&apos;s Basketball signs autographs at Brew Garden &amp; Fan Fest 5:30pm -&nbsp;Charles Koch Arena doors open for Shocker Madness 6:30pm -&nbsp;Shocker Madness Begins Performances&nbsp;by the Shocker Sound Machine and Wichita State Spirit Squads Announcement of Shocktoberfest Homecoming Week Winners Introduction of all Shocker Athletic Teams Wichita State Women&apos;s Bowling Championship Ring Ceremony Basketball Team Introductions Basketball Team Three-Point Contest Basketball Team Scrimmages BREW GARDEN &amp; FAN FEST VENDOR LIST&nbsp;(as of September 12, 2024) - Norton&apos;s Brewing - White Crow Cider - Coffee Daze - Social Tap Drinkery - Brazita Bites - Grace Hill Winery - Pour Decisions - Shaken or Stirred - Esperanza Coffee - Kona Ice For those interested in being a vendor at this event, booth and food truck registration is open with a cost of $50 to reserve a spot. Contact <a contenteditable="false" href="mailto:joshua.woods@wichita.edu?subject=Shocker%20Madness%20Brew%20Garden%20%26%20Fan%20Fest%20Vendor%20Inquiry" title="mailto:joshua.woods@wichita.edu?subject=Shocker%20Madness%20Brew%20Garden%20%26%20Fan%20Fest%20Vendor%20Inquiry" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Joshua.woods@wichita.edu</a> in the WSU Foundation &amp; Alumni Engagement Office for more information. If you are interested in purchasing season tickets for the upcoming basketball season, they are available now. To purchase, dial 316-978-FANS (3267) or stop by the Shocker Ticket Office, located inside Charles Koch Arena, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.</div>

Shocker Madness to feature Brew Garden & Fan Fest