Meet Panthers legends, see Better than Ezra and more at the Roaring Riot Kickoff Jam

A fan club for Charlotte’s own Carolina Panthers is announcing an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages.

Roaring Riot, the Carolina Panthers’ biggest fan club, is hosting Roaring Riot Kickoff Jam at NoDa Brewing North End on Sept. 16.

The experience will combine football, live music and community, celebrating the start of the Panthers’ home schedule.

Here are the details:

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2 p.m.

TICKETS: $65-$150, plus sales tax and service fee. Advance tickets are available online only.

MUSIC & EVENTS: Roaring Riot Kickoff Jam’s headliner is Better than Ezra, an American alternative-rock band. The event will also feature Arrested Development, a Grammy award-winning hip-hop group, to embrace the ‘90s theme, promising a nostalgic time. Nappy Roots and J Timber will perform, as well. The official DJ of Carolina Panthers, DJ Vinny, will also drop some tunes throughout the day.

The kickoff also features a special surprise, with autograph signings from Panther legends including Mike Tolbert, Thomas Davis, Charles Johnson and Stephen Davis. Guests can bring one item for signing, with additional items available for purchase on-site. WFNZ will be on hand for a Q&A session with Panthers beat writers and interviews with the former players.

Football enthusiasts will also have the opportunity to play and show off their skills at the football activation stations. They can see if they can play at least half as good as the Carolina Panthers players by kicking field goals or throwing spirals. You can get your face painted, and everyone who walks in the door will get a pair of light-up sunglasses.

FOOD & DRINKS: Food trucks will be throughout the event, offering diverse, local tastes that everyone can enjoy. Beer from NoDa Brewing — including an exclusive beer brewed just for the festival — will also be offered throughout the day.

More updates on Roaring Riot Kickoff Jam 2023 can be found on kickoffjam.com or through Roaring Riot’s Instagram and Facebook page.

This story was originally published July 11, 2023 at 11:22 AM.

Denise Casalez

The Charlotte Observer

Freelancer Denise Casalez was a summer news intern for CharlotteFive, reporting on the food, arts and culture that this city has to offer. This Charlotte native is finishing up her senior year at Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Journalism and has experience reporting in Nashville, Washington D.C., and Boone. When she’s not chasing stories, Denise loves to play guitar and check out the local music scene with her friends. She’s also a fur mom to a blind tuxedo cat, Oreo. You can find her on Instagram @denisevrios. Support my work with a digital subscription