ARLINGTON (CBSDFW.COM) - It was the first time the NFL Draft was held in a stadium, and the spectacle was more than enough to attract fans from around the world. The 2018 NFL Draft was held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

The three-day event which started on Thursday came to end Saturday, but fans were able to make it out and celebrate as much as they could during its final day.

Eddie Gardner is from San Francisco, but currently lives in Finland. He flew to Texas to take part in the event with other football fans.

"You gotta watch it on the Internet and on TV. It's difficult to go to a game, obviously," said Gardner.

He thought he traveled the farthest. "I was like, 'hey, I might win this thing.' But I got trumped by the Philippines," he said.

Imelda Manalaysay visited from the Philippines. She walked away with a new tablet and a new appreciation for football.

"I have to learn football now. I embrace football now," said Manalaysay.

Fans were able to enjoy the perfect weather and free admission with different events that happened around the stadium.

The draft is expected to draw more than 250,000 people by the time the final round ended.

Fans watched the draft on several screens outside the stadium and even inside.

"It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. I've always been a Niner fan... from El Paso, Texas. I got this for my birthday... figured I might as well represent," said fan Joshua Anguiano.

Area businesses also benefited from the draft with a surge of business due to the thousands of fans in North Texas.

At Boomerjack's Bar and Grill, the general manager said there was twice as many staff to keep up with double the amount of customers.

"A celebration in April. It gets us excited for football season," said general manager Nate Whatley.