WEST LAFAYETTE, IN Fans will have a chance to watch Purdue football practice and meet players during Purdue Football Fan Day on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Ross-Ade Stadium, according to a community announcement.The free event begins with stadium gates opening at 8 a.m. at Gate A and Gate EE. Practice is scheduled to start at 8:15 a.m., giving fans their first public look at the Boilermakers during the opening week of fall camp.Fans are encouraged to park in Lot R north of the stadium. Free donuts and coffee will be available near Gate EE while supplies last.At the end of practice, expected about 10:30 a.m., players will head to the Mollenkopf Athletic Center for an autograph session and fan meet-and-greet.Autographs and fan experiences plannedFans attending the autograph session should enter the Mollenkopf Athletic Center through the rolling garage door on the east side of the facility facing away from Ross-Ade Stadium.The event also includes an opportunity for fans to walk through Tiller Tunnel and have a photo taken at the entrance to the field.Interactive games and additional photo opportunities are planned inside Mollenkopf. The Xtra Special and Purdue Pete are also expected to attend, according to the announcement.Fans looking to buy new Purdue apparel before the season will be able to shop at the Purdue Team Store, which will have merchandise available during Fan Day.This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue opens fall camp experience to fans at Ross-Ade Stadium