WHAT IS IRRELEVANT WEEK?
On Saturday Chandler Harnish will arrive in California for the first time. He will go to Disneyland, stay in beautiful Newport Beach in Orange County and have a series of events occur in his honor. Who is Chandler Harnish…Mr.Irrelevent of course!
Founded by Paul Salata in 1976, Irrelevant Week is a 37-year-old philanthropic tradition within the Newport Beach community that commemorates the final National Football League draft pick. During the summer following the draft, Mr. Irrelevant and his family are invited to participate in a host of events throughout Orange County.
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This weeklong celebration of the Underdog includes a golf tournament, a regatta and a sports banquet, and are open to the public. The idea for this celebration was formulated in 1976 by Irrelevant Week’s founder and chief spokesperson, Paul Salata.
irrelevantweek.comSalata, a former USC football standout and fan of the underdog, started the Irrelevant madness in 1976 when U. of Dayton wide receiver Kelvin Kirk was selected 487th and dead last by the Pittburgh Steelers..the rest is history. This goodwill celebration has encouraged those last picks to strive harder..take a peek at the past recipients and their careers.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MONDAY, JULY 2
Morning: Guest of Disneyland
Evening (5PM): “Kick-Off” Arrival Beach Party @ Newport Dunes, $20/person
Join us as we welcome Mr. Irrelevant to our community and shower him with gifts! Enjoy a fun-filled evening of food, music, and fun.Parking is included.
TUESDAY, JULY 3
Morning: NFL Network: Live in studio
Evening (6PM): All-Star Lowsman Banquet @ Newport Beach Marriott
Team up with celebrities and NFL players to roast Mr. Irrelevant. Seating will be arranged in tables of 10. Purchase tickets here.
The Lowsman Trophy
The Lowsman Trophy is a parody of the Heisman Trophy, which is awarded to the outstanding American college football player of the year. The Lowsman Trophy itself mimics the Heisman, but depicts a football player fumbling a football.
Irrelevant Week’s Lowsman Trophy award ceremony is a highlight of the annual week-long celebration in Newport Beach, CA.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
Morning: Newport Beach Boat Parade
Evening: Dunes Fireworks
This year, Irrelevant Week XXXVI is proud to support the following charities:
- Student athletes at the Goodwill Fitness Center
- Sponsoring underprivileged children at the R.M. Pyles Camp
- Assisting cancer patients receive critical medical care through the Radio Isotope Therapy of America (RITA) Foundation
