IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The celebration of all-things black and gold is returning to the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on August 29, one day before the Hawkeye football teams kicks off its season against Albany.

Think Iowa City, Coralville, and UI Athletics announced details Thursday for the 2025 FRYfest presented by the Eastern Iowa Airport.

This year’s theme will be Farm to Field: 40 Years of ANF, celebrating the Iowa football program and the ANF logo created by legendary Hawkeye coach Hayden Fry.

“FRYfest has become a tradition for our community and Hawkeye fans everywhere who look forward to kicking off the football season,” said Josh Schamberger, President of Think Iowa City. “It’s even more special that we get to celebrate the America Needs Farmers program that Coach Fry was p

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