Daphne, Alabama — A showdown between Auburn and Alabama fans is coming early this year.

Covenant Hospice is excited to announce Football Fever: Crimson Tide vs. Tiger Pride. Football Fever is a drawing and tailgate event for the ultimate Iron Bowl Package.

The Iron Bowl Package includes two tickets to the 2012 Iron Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 24, in Tuscaloosa, the winner’s choice of a football autographed by Coach Nick Saban or Coach Gene Chizik and other tailgating items.

 The drawing will be at the tailgate party from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, at Mellow Mushroom, 29698 Frederick Blvd. in Daphne. The event is free and open to the community.

Participants do not have to be present to win but why miss all the fun? Those who attend are encouraged to wear their Alabama or Auburn gear.

Any remaining tickets will be sold at the event prior to the drawing. There will also be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Football Fever tickets are only a suggested donation of $10 each and can be purchased online at eventsatcovenant.org/daphnefootballfever, or at the Covenant Hospice office, 1040 Stanton Road, Suite D in Daphne.

No consideration is needed to obtain a ticket. Proceeds will benefit Covenant Hospice’s unfunded patient care and special programs in Baldwin County. Show your Roll Tide Spirit or Tiger Pride while supporting the mission of Covenant Hospice.

Proceeds will benefit Covenant’s special programs in Baldwin County, which includes indigent care, bereavement services, chaplain services and children’s support services.

For more information, call 251-626-5255, or email Jackie Crews at covenanthospice.org.