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Guide to Game Day: UNC

App State football welcomes North Carolina to Boone Saturday, and according to head coach Shawn Clark, the university is expecting a record-breaking 40,000-plus fans to attend the event.

“This will be the biggest event in the history of Boone, North Carolina,” director of athletics Doug Gillin said. “We’ve been working for many months to make it an enjoyable experience for all visitors to The Rock.”

The influx of tens of thousands of fans in Boone will jampack the town more than ever before, and getting around could be a challenge if you’re not prepared. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the big day in Boone:

Parking and Transportation

Parking is one of the larger challenges on game days.