VIPERS TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL FANG'S FAN FRIGHT FEST

EDINBURG, Texas (Oct. 5, 2023) – The Rio Grande Valley Vipers, in conjunction with the NBA G League, will be hosting its annual Fan Fest presented by Wilson Basketball. 

The event is free to the public and will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM CST inside the Bert Ogden Arena located at 4900 S, I-69C, Edinburg, Texas

For the second consecutive year, the Vipers will be hosting Fangs Fan Fright Fest which is a unique Halloween twist on Fan Fest. People in attendance will be able to go trick-or-treating and enjoy the free candy that will be handed out by participating businesses which include Lone Star National Bank, Whataburger, HKC Law Firm, RGV FC Toros, Saenz Pharmacy, TDK, TDK for Her, Driscoll Health Plan, The Hub, DHR Health, Peter Pizer Pizza, Mancha, Raising Cane’s, Cornerstone Orthopedic Institute, Bubba’s 33 and Manzela USA, plus many more. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to walk through the RGV Apocalypse haunted house, dress up for the costume contest, play in the kid’s zone and enjoy performances by the RGV Vipers dance teams. Fans will also be able to purchase $5 Vista tickets for select Vipers games.  

During Fan Fest and in association with the NBA G League and Wilson Basketball, the Vipers will also be hosting the Jr. NBA Wilson Basketball Camp which is a two-hour skills clinic for 50 children ages 7 through 13. 

For more information on “Fangs Fan Fright Fest” please contact Community Relations Manager April Aguilar at 915-888-1107 or via email aaguilar@rgvipers.com.

For media availability, please contact Media Relations Manager Juanita Maldonado at 956-510-7162 or via email juanita@rgvipers.com. 

About the RGV Vipers and NBA G League

The four-time champion Rio Grande Valley Vipers are the NBA G League affiliate of the NBA Houston Rockets. The Vipers won the NBA G League Championship in 2010, 2013, 2019 and 2022. In 2013, the Vipers were also named the NBA G League Development Champions, which recognized the team that best embodies the NBA G League’s goals of developing NBA-caliber basketball talent via call-ups and assignments. The NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League prepares players, coaches, officials, training and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and

development laboratory.  Featuring 31 teams, 29 with direct affiliations to NBA franchises for 2023-24, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. 55 percent of all players on end-of-season 2022-23 NBA rosters boasted NBA G League experience. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA Cares programs.