Cardinals camp draws fans to Flagstaff

STAFF REPORT ~8/3/2011

A tenuous offseason where court room proceedings and labor negotiations stole the headlines was finally put to rest late last week allowing NFL teams to open training camp over the weekend.
The Arizona Cardinals are in Flagstaff where they practice on the campus of Northern Arizona University. The Cardinals camp practice, which is subject to change is listed on the team’s website azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cards-Release-Camp-Schedule/3af7a67f-e090-4fa8-9c80-8b060297d8c2
Some of the highlights of training camp in Flagstaff include the Red and White practice from 11:35 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. on Saturday. Prior to the practice, which takes place on the fields located just east of the Walkup Skydome, there will be a full-team autograph session for kids 12 and under from 10:45 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. The practice will conclude with a live goal-line session.
Along with training camp practices, which run through Aug. 25, Flagstaff is also hosting the ‘Big Red Pour’ International Craft Beer and Music Festival.
The 2nd annual event takes place Friday and Saturday at Fort Tuthill Park. Tickets are $10 for one day or $15 for a two-day pass. Beer pour tickets are available at eight pours for $15 or 24 pours for $35. The park is located west off I-17 at exit 337, three miles south of Flagstaff.
Attendees will have the chance to sample a multitude of craft beer from Sierra Nevada, Grand Canyon and San Tan; to New Belgium, Deschutes and even Maui breweries.
Musical entertainment for the festival will be headlined by CheekTones, which returns from last year’s inaugural event as well as Whiskey Rodeo.
Tickets are available by calling 1-866-977-6849 or flagstaffamp.com.
Just like in years past the Cardinals practices may be moved inside the Skydome in the event of inclement weather. Because of code restrictions and liability issues related to construction at the Skydome fans will not be allowed to watch practices in the Skydome.