Move over, Halloween. Proud to be home to this fierce rivalry since 1933, Jacksonville welcomes back the Gators and Dawgs on Oct. 31! Our handy guide will tell you everything you need to know about festivities, entertainment and travel options during Florida-Georgia weekend. And don’t forget to use #UGAvsUF and #DTJax!!

The Main Event

Click here for the official page Florida vs. Georgia event page where you can buy tickets and learn more about RV City, rules and restrictions and game-day FAQs. Event maps and the weekend guide

 

Click to open the official Weekend Guide online

 

Click to view the Game Day Map

 

Click to view the Seating Map

Florida-Georgia Weekend of Events – Wednesday

Hall of Fame MMA Florida vs. Georgia Weigh-In

The Jacksonville Landing

Oct. 28 | 6 p.m.

Florida-Georgia Weekend of Events – Thursday

House of Fame MMA Florida vs. Georgia

The Jacksonville Landing

Oct. 29 | 7 p.m.

Jacksonville’s only professional mixed martial arts franchise is taking over The Landing for the House Of Fame MMA’s Florida vs. Georgia fight card. Tickets start at $30. No ticket is required for all other Landing restaurants, clubs or stores.

Florida-Georgia Weekend of Events – Friday

The 20th Annual Merrill Lynch/Bank of America Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

EverBank Field – US Assure West Club

Oct. 30 | 11:30 a.m.

The Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame Luncheon is an event which celebrates the game’s history. During the luncheon, the 2015 Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized for their outstanding accomplishments and achievements. This event is open to the public. The 2015 Hall of Fame inductees are legendary Bulldogs Richard Seymour and Rex Robinson with Gator greats Chris Leak and Jabar Gaffney!

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Entertainment at The Jacksonville Landing

• 4-8 p.m. | Wester Joseph’s Stereo Vudu – Coca-Cola Riverfront Stage
• 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | DJ Kevin Tos spinning top 40 hits – Hogan Street Stage
• 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | Austin Park – Coca-Cola Riverfront Stage
• 9 p.m. | The Daygos live at Fionn MacCool’s

Florida/Georgia Pep Rally Dance Party

Mavericks

Oct. 30 | 6 p.m.

2nd Annual Halloween Bash FL/GA Weekend Kickoff

VooDoo Ultra Lounge

Oct. 30

Florida-Georgia Weekend of Events – Saturday

Touchdown Showdown

Outside EverBank Field’s south end zone

Oct. 31, 10 a.m. – end of game

Free admission

The City of Jacksonville invites you to the Touchdown Showdown – the largest free attraction during Florida-Georgia weekend with interactive games, jumbo screens, team merchandise, food and beverages and much more. Enter through the Swamp or through the Dawg house.

Entertainment at The Jacksonville Landing

• Noon – 3 p.m. | DJ Kevin Tos – Coca-Cola Riverfront Stage
• 3:30 p.m. | Florida vs. Georgia Game on the Courtyard Jumbotron
• 7 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.  | DJ Hyrdo spinning top 40 hits  –  Hogan Street Stage
• 7:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Who Rescued Who  –  Coca-Cola Riverfront Stage
• 9 p.m. | Austin Park – Fionn MacCool’s

North Florida’s Biggest Game Day Watch Party

Mavericks

Oct. 31 | Noon till late

Tailgate with The Band Perry

Metropolitan Park

Oct. 31, 5:00 – 11:30 p.m.

$25 General admission | $125 VIP admission

Kick off the Florida-Georgia football weekend with The Band Perry and special guests Georgia native country singers Corey Smith and Jon Langston, as well as Gainesville, FL based Sister Hazel! Moreover, there will be food trucks and food bars. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Additional Landing Information

The Landing will be tailgating Friday and Saturday and a $10 charge will be collected at the entry gates.  Children 12 and under accompanied by a parent will be free. Patrons will be able to enjoy lunch on Friday and Saturday without paying an entry fee.

Any outside coolers, glass bottles, weapons, chairs, cups, cans, backpacks, food or drinks, Halloween costume masks (or anything that covers the face), and flying objects are prohibited. In addition, purses and bags are subject to being searched.

For more information about The Jacksonville Landing or events related to the Florida/Georgia Celebration, please contact Samantha Ashcraft at (904) 353-1188 ext. 1038 or [email protected].

Sideline Safety Zone

The Sideline Safety Zone will be located on the first floor location inside the old Starbucks location next to Village Bread Cafe. The Safety Zone is for any persons requesting assistance during the event.  Amenities inside The Safety Zone will include access to transportation, directions, first aid and medical support, water, telephone service, cell phone charges, snacks, coffee, maps and other information. The Zone will be open Friday, Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday, Oct. 31 from noon to 2 a.m. For more information on the Sideline Safety Zone visit FLGA.org or call the Sideline Safety Zone hotline (904) 630-SAFE (7233).

Getting Around

Make plans now to take the Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s (JTA) Stadium Shuttle Service (SSS) to the annual Florida vs. Georgia game. Parking is complimentary in one of our convenient lots for customers boarding the shuttle for a direct trip to the stadium. JTA will offer park-n-ride services from the following locations throughout the city:

Downtown SSS locations:

• Convention Center Lot: 1005 Forsyth St.

• Kings Avenue Parking Garage: 1003 Kings Ave.

• Shuttle pass – $7

Suburban SSS locations:

• Beaches Lot: Little League Park, 277 Penman Rd. S.

• Southside Lot (JTB): 7020 Philips Highway

• Shuttle pass – $12

In addition to these locations, JTA will also offer shuttle-only service from the Jacksonville Landing (load on Hogan Street between Water and Bay) to the stadium. The cost is $7. All Stadium Shuttle Service will begin at 11:30 a.m. and continue until one hour after the game.

The Skyway will be operational from 9 a.m. until midnight on Saturday (game day) and will have extended hours on Friday until 1 a.m.

The JTA offers continuous shuttle service throughout the duration of the game from the Convention Center Lot only. SSS passes can be purchased in advance by phone at 904.630.3110, online at www.jtafla.com or in person at the JTA Administration Building downtown at 121 West Forsyth Street, Suite 170 (facing Hogan Street). In addition, fans can purchase shuttle passes onsite at any SSS lot on game day.

All JTA shuttles are wheelchair accessible. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to park at the Convention Center lot where JTA paratransit vans are available.

Skyway

The Skyway is a FREE fully automated, non-polluting, state-of-the-art monorail transit system operating on an elevated and electrified dual guide way, serving seven locations on both sides of the St. Johns River.

Hours:

Thursday, Oct. 29: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 30: 6 a.m. – 1 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31: 9 a.m. – midnight

Stops:

• Rosa L. Parks Transit Station (Hogan and State Streets)
• Hemming Plaza (Monroe and Hogan Streets)
• Central (Bay and Pearl Streets)
• Convention Center (Bay and Johnson Streets)
• San Marco (San Marco Boulevard and Mary Street)
• Riverplace (Flagler Avenue)
• Kings Avenue (Prudential Drive and Kings Avenue)

Water Taxi

Take a convenient Water Taxi to your Florida Georgia weekend destinations.  Tickets can be purchased on-board any of our designated Water Taxi boats. CASH payments only.  Exact change is not required but appreciated.

Hours:

Thursday, Oct. 29: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 30: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 1: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Service Fares:

• $5.00 Adult One Way  (Thursday, Friday and Sunday)
• $4.00 Children (3 – 12 Years Old)
• FREE Infants (3 Years and Under)

Stops:

• Northbank Riverwalk at The Jacksonville Landing
• Metropolitan Park Marina
• Southbank Riverwalk at Friendship Fountain
• Southbank Riverwalk at the Chart House
• Southbank Riverwalk at the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville

Numbers to Know:

Florida-Georgia Weekend Hotline: . . . . . . . . . .1-800-985-FLGA (3542)

Sideline Safety Zone Hotline: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (904) 630-SAFE (7233)

JTA Stadium Shuttle & Skyway: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (904) 630-3100

RV City Parking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-985-FLGA (3542)

Water Taxi: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(904) 860-TAXI (8294)

EverBank Field: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(904) 633-6100

Jacksonville Expo Center at the Fairgrounds: . . . . . . . ..(904) 353-0535

Downtown Ambassadors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(904) 465-7980

Visitor and Hotel Information: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-733-2668

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(904) 630-3600

Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena: . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(904) 630-3900

The Jacksonville Landing: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(904) 353-1188

Pop-A-Lock: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(904) 354-8566

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (Non-emergency): . . . . . . . .(904) 630-0500