The University of Maine will thank Black Bear Nation as UM student-athletes and coaches will visit three Hannaford supermarkets in Maine.

The event is free and offers an opportunity for fans to meet their favorite Black Bear athletics. All Summer Caravan stops include a barbeque lunch with drinks and soda as well as a chance to get autographs.

Dates and locations are: Thursday, July 21, 295 Forest Ave, Portland, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; in Waterville off Kennedy Memorial Drive, 11-1:30 and in Ellsworth, High Street, 11-1:30.