National Band Championship:
January 1, 2010
Preliminaries: 1:00 p.m. / Finals: 6:30 p.m.
University of Phoenix Stadium
As a long-standing Fiesta Bowl tradition, the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship presented by University of Phoenix has distinguished itself as one of the most prestigious high school marching band competitions in the country. Featuring the nation’s most highly decorated bands, the National Band Championship welcomes participants to present their best 10-minute field presentations in front of a panel of judges who critique them on musical performance, visual performance, auxiliary techniques, percussion, drum majors and general overall effect. The top bands from the preliminary competition are invited to compete for the coveted Grand Master’s Trophy in the event finals.

Youth Football Clinic:
January 2, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Glendale Youth Sports Complex
As one of the Valley’s most exhilarating experiences in youth football, the Fiesta Bowl Youth Football Clinic presented by NCAA promotes more than just the fundamentals of the game. Boys and girls, ages 9 - 14, are invited to participate in this free, non-contact clinic led by trained athletes and experienced coaches. Young competitors walk away with the perseverance, discipline and determination necessary to achieve their maximum potential both on and off the field.

Fiesta Bowl Parade:
January 2, 2010
11:00 am
Central Phoenix, AZ
The Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation remains a time-honored Valley tradition and features a dazzling array of colorful floats, magnificent helium balloons, harmonious marching bands and spirited specialty and equestrian units.

Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk:
January 2, 2010
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Scottsdale Arts District
"ArtWalk the Line" in an artistic preface to the big game at the Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk.

Football Blast Party on Westgate's Plaza Prior to the 2010 Fiesta Bowl:
January 4, 2010
Noon to 6 p.m.
Westgate City Center, WaterDance Plaza
Fiesta Bowl fans are invited to the premier pre-game party on the Plaza at Westgate City Center. In true football fashion, Westgate will be one giant pep rally – complete with a live battle of the bands, an appearance from both the TCU and Boise State marching bands, the perfect pigskin food and drinks, a Miller Lite beer garden, face painting and we’re even turning our $6 million water feature into a giant wishing well! Drop a coin in for your favorite team because with this match-up it’s anybody’s call (all money goes to charity).

College Football's Biggest Party:
January 4, 2010
Noon
Glendale Youth Sports Complex
Annually attracting tens of thousands of fans, College Football’s Biggest Party is an action-packed celebration full of the ultimate tailgate experience. Crazed sports fanatics gear-up for the big game while enjoying pep rallies, performances by the university marching bands and cheerleaders, Jumbotrons, interactive games and food and beverage booths. Ticket price includes a plated meal.

Las Noches de las Luminarias 2009
December 10 - December 30, 2009
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm.
Desert Botanical Garden
Experience this unique Southwest holiday tradition as the magic of thousands of hand-lit luminarias light the pathways and cast a soft glow on the Garden's world-renowned plant collection.

Polar Express Train with Grand Canyon Railway
November 13, 2009 - January 15, 2010
Grand Canyon Railway
The Polar Express comes to life when the train departs the Williams Depot for a journey through the dark and quiet wilderness for a special visit to the "North Pole."

ZooLights
November 27, 2009 – January 11, 2010
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Phoenix Zoo
When the sun goes down and the animals go to sleep, the Phoenix Zoo transforms into one of the largest holiday lighting events in the southwest with 2.5 million lights and more than 400 light sculptures from small stars to life size giraffe, elephants and orangutans.

Here is a list of where the teams, alumni and bands will be staying during the game.

Fiesta Bowl
TCU

Band Hotel: Chaparral Suites Scottsdale
Alumni Hotel: The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

Boise State

Band Hotel: Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
Alumni Hotel: InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa

Insight Bowl

Minnesota
Alumni Hotel: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch with other properties on standby

Iowa State
Alumni Hotel: Wild Horse Pass