Automobile maker Volkswagen announced Tuesday that it will team up with Rolling Stone in Indianapolis on Super Bowl Game Day to host the Volkswagen Rock & Roll Fan Tailgate Party. 3,500 guests will celebrate game day a mere three blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium at The Crane Bay.
Entertainment will include live performances from celebrated music artists Jane’s Addiction, The Roots, and Pete Wentz. Starting at 1 p.m., Jane’s Addiction and The Roots will take the stage and Pete Wentz will DJ at The Crane Bay, a renovated industrial warehouse located just two blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium – walking distance to the big game and with on-site private parking.
Foodies will apprechiate the presence of renowned chef John Besh, on hand to serve up a game day menu that “reinvents classic, regional cuisines”.
Participants will also have a chance to hang with Joe Montana, legendary Hall of Fame San Francisco quarterback and three time Super Bowl™ MVP. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of “The Catch,” Montana will throw passes to eight lucky fans in the Volkswagen end zone in celebration of one of the most memorable moments in football history.
“I am grateful to be a part of such an honored moment in football history that still resonates with fans on its 30th anniversary,” Montana said in an official statement. “It means so much to share one of my favorite sports memories with the great fans that turned a catch into ‘The Catch.'”
After the tailgate, one lucky Volkswagen fan will win the opportunity to attend the game with the legend himself, Joe Montana, at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Photo and video booths and games will be on hand to allow fans to to update and share their team spirit with friends and followers across major social media networks, like Twitter and Facebook.
And conveniences such as shuttles from the airport to fans’ hotels and premiums like free parking onsite will connect with Volkswagen owners driving into Indianapolis to attend the Fan Tailgate.
Volkswagen will also display two all-new Volkswagen Beetle models on center stage at the Fan Tailgate Party. The sporty 2012 Beetle, redesigned for only the second time in history, will be wrapped in colors to match the competing teams.
The Rolling Stone Volkswagen Rock & Roll Fan Tailgate Party kicks off Volkswagen’s one year partnership with Rolling Stone that will continue at other major music events throughout the year.
Tickets are available now through The Crane Bay by calling (317) 876-3338 or going online to www.rollingstonerockweekend.com.