Burnley FC open day, full details

The Clarets are hosting an open day on Saturday, 11 August with supporters invited to watch Eddie Howe’s first-team squad train on the pitch at Turf Moor as part of a fun-filled day.

And before kicking off the session, the team will line up for a photo-call with fans seated behind them in one of the stands to form part of the historic team picture and take their place in the Clarets’ squad.

Copies of the unique picture will then go on sale at a later date to give supporters a permanent record of the day they ‘signed’ for Burnley!

Admission to the day is FREE and as well as first-team training and a signing session with the players, fans will be able to enjoy a host of entertainment laid on around the ground.

A fun fair will be in full swing in the car park behind the James Hargreaves Stand, while local radio station 2BR will broadcast from the event along with live bands and dance groups.

As well as the music zone, there will also be a fans’ zone, sports’ zone, kids’ zone and an exhibition zone.

Entertainment will include a magician and Punch and Judy show for the youngsters, Bertie Bee, children’s five-a-side football, sports demonstrations, a farmers’ market, Hollands Pie sampling, a climbing wall, Space Bus, and several static displays of new cars and vintage military vehicles.

The open day will run from 11am to 4pm with the team photo taking place at noon.

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