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Tuesday, October 23, 2007
• Gator Club Meeting
Holiday Inn at Baymeadows
Social time 6:30 p.m., Meeting 7 p.m.
Special Guest Speaker- Steve Russell, sports director for WRUF in Gainesville

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
• Suncoast RV City
Opens at 6 a.m.
Reserved area, Lot E
First-come, first-served
$75 per space, midnight to midnight, self-contained RVs. Trash containers, dump station and security included. Due to the Monday night Jaguars game, FL-GA RVs are discouraged from entering the Sports Complex area before Tuesday, October 23 at Midnight.

• Florida-Georgia Welcome Center
- 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sports Complex (Between Metropolitan Park and Kids Kampus)

Thursday, October 25, 2007
• Boat Docking Opens
- 8 a.m.
Boat Docking for the 2007 Florida-Georgia weekend is sold out.

• Florida-Georgia Welcome Center
- 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sports Complex (Between Metropolitan Park and Kids Kampus)

• Suncoast RV City Entertainment
Lot E
- 7 – 11 p.m.
The George Aspinall Band

• Bulldog Club of Jacksonville Meeting and Kickoff Party
Bud Zone, Jacksonville Municipal Stadium
Social Hour 5:30 p.m., Meeting 7 p.m.

• The Jacksonville Landing
Live entertainment from 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
St8up 5 - 9 p.m.
A1A North 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Friday, October 26, 2007
• Florida-Georgia Welcome Center
8 a.m.-Midnight
Sports Complex (Between Metropolitan Park and Kids Kampus)

• 12th annual Outback Steakhouse Florida vs. Georgia Hall of Fame Induction
Ceremony sponsored by the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission Sports and Entertainment Board
Championship Dreams Festival Tent
(South end of the stadium in Pepsi Plaza, West Entrance, Park in Lot J)
Luncheon, Noon
Ceremony, 12:45 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Emcees WTLV NBC Channel 12 anchor Dan Hicken and Florida vs. Georgia Hall of Fame Member and former Georgia quarterback Matt Robinson
Tickets: General admission for the induction ceremony is free and open to the public (Lunch not included). Tickets for reserved seating are $50, and corporate tables are $500 for a table of ten. Reserved seating and all corporate tables include a pre-ceremony luncheon with Hall of Fame inductees. For tickets, call the Jacksonville Sports and Entertainment Board at (904) 630-3600.

University of Florida Inductees: Galen Hall and Doug Johnson
University of Georgia Inductees: Dan Magill and Tim Worley

• Sideline Student Safety Zone
4 p.m.-3 a.m.
o Behind Starbucks inside The Jacksonville Landing
o Outside of The Jacksonville Landing on the corners of Laura Street and Independent Drive
o Behind the Florida-Georgia Welcome Center

• Suncoast RV City Decorating Contest
8th annual “Show Your True Colors” Campground Decorating Contest
Lot E
1-4 p.m.
Suncoast RV City visitors are encouraged to decorate their campers with the most colorful and elaborate decorations, signs, lights and banners. Don’t miss this chance to show off your team spirit and win exciting prizes such as an autographed Urban Meyer football, Publix gift certificates, team T-shirts, hats, Suncoast RV merchandise and more!

• Suncoast RV City Entertainment
Roving Karaoke
6 - 10 p.m.

• Farmers Market
Hemming Plaza
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Contact: (904) 355-2787 ext. 229

• The Jacksonville Landing
Courtyard Stage
Dance music played from Noon to 2 a.m.

Cassadora Stage (located at the corner of Hogan and Water Streets)
Live entertainment from Noon-2 a.m.
Chain of Fools
Jay Garrett Band
Lisa and the Mad Hatters
Calling Allstars
Devon Allmans Honeytribe

Saturday, October 27, 2007
• Florida-Georgia Welcome Center
7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sports Complex (Between Metropolitan Park and Kids Kampus)

• Championship Dreams Festival
10 a.m. – end of game
• See the Heisman trophy and get autographs from former Florida quarterback Shane Matthews, and former Georgia kicker Kevin Butler at the Sports Illustrated/Nissan tent

• Visit the Chevy Silverado Lounge with flat screens comfortable seating

• The End Zone has pool tables, foosball, arcade games, video simulators and more!

• Check out the live broadcast from AM 930 The Fox and visit Planet Radio 107.3, The New 99.1 WQIK and 96.9 KISS FM booths.

• Make your own music video with the Dancing Heads

• Don’t forget your Gator and Bulldog merchandise

• Watch the game on three full-color jumbotrons (two in Championship Dreams Festival and one in Adams Street Experience)

• Visit the End Zone obstacle course and tackle 52 feet of squeeze plays, tackle dummies, tire runs and a giant slide!

• Face painting and temporary tattoos in team colors and logos

• Play Arm Chair Football

• Visit Adams Street for more fun things to do including:
o Free samples from Rotel
o Meet the Geico Gecko
o Taste Eckrich’s Sausages
o Visit the AT&T booth
o Free samples from Grape Nuts Cereal
o Texas Pete hot sauce

• Beverage booths will remain open until the end of the game

• Sideline Student Safety Zone
Noon-3 a.m.
o Behind Starbucks inside The Jacksonville Landing
o Outside of The Jacksonville Landing on the corners of Laura Street and Independent Drive
o Behind the Florida-Georgia Welcome Center

• Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs
Kickoff - 3:30 p.m.
Gates open - 1:30 p.m.
Jacksonville Municipal Stadium
One Stadium Place
(Florida is the home team this year.)

Other Activities
• Bulldog Tailgate Party
Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Boulevard
Food service begins approximately three hours before kickoff
Meal tickets and parking passes are available for purchase
o Meal Ticket $15
o Reserved Parking (includes two barbeque tickets) $75
Georgia cheerleaders, Pep Band, food and beverages. For more information call (904) 730-DAWG (3294) or visit www.jaxbulldogs.com

• UF Alumni Association Pep Rally
Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville
12:30 p.m.
301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.
Florida Cheerleaders Albert and Alberta, food and drink vendors.
$5 entry fee for non-members. For more information call (904) 387-6808 or visit www.jaxgatorclub.com

• The Jacksonville Landing
Live entertainment from Noon-2 a.m.
Courtyard Schedule
Dance Music played from Noon-2 a.m.

Cassadora Stage (located at the corner of Hogan and Water Streets)
Live entertainment from Noon-2 a.m.
George Aspinall
Go Ask Alice
Warm in the Wake
Almost Blue
Blistur

Important Stadium and Game Day Information
• Game Day Security Information
Please note that there will be “pat down” searches performed at all stadium gate entrances by gender-specific security personnel. Fans attending the game are strongly encouraged to make plans to arrive early for entry into the stadium to allow adequate time for these searches.

The following information details prohibited items for Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on October 27, 2007 for the Florida vs. Georgia game, in accordance with security procedures for all City of Jacksonville venues.
• Prohibited Items
o No purses or bags larger than 12 x 12 x 12 inches
o No cameras with lenses longer than six inches
o No coolers or containers including cans, cups and bottles
o No strollers or umbrellas
o No pets (except special services)
o No food or beverage from outside the stadium
o No seat cushions
o No video or audio recorders
o No whistles, noise makers, air horns or laser pointers
o No poles or sticks
o No knives, guns or any type of weapons or explosives
o No smoking (except on designated areas or ramps)

There will be no provisions to check items at the gates or in the stadium. Fans will be asked to take prohibited items to their vehicles or dispose of prohibited items at the entrance of the stadium.

The Touchdown Clubs and all other gates will open at 1:30 p.m. for Saturday’s 3:30 p.m. kickoff. Fans are encouraged to move into their seats sooner than usual to avoid last-minute gate pressure, which frequently occurs prior to kickoff.

Those with special needs should contact Stadium Operations at (904) 633-6100. They will need to provide the number of the gate they plan to enter as well as their special needs.

Information Booths
Five information booths will be located in the Sports Complex area and downtown Jacksonville.

Locations:
• Florida-Georgia Welcome Center
In the Sports Complex area and adjacent to Metropolitan Park
Wednesday, October 24, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday, October 25, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday, October 26, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday, October 27, 8 a.m. - 3 a.m.

• Sideline Student Safety Zone
Outside of the Modis Building on the corner of Independent Drive
Friday, October 26, 4 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Saturday, October 27, Noon - 3 a.m.

• Jacksonville and the Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau
Inside The Jacksonville Landing
Thursday, October 25, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

• Championship Dreams Festival
Outside the stadium’s South End Zone
Saturday, October 27
10 a.m. – end of game

• Adams Street
Outside the stadium at Gate 1
Saturday, October 27
10 a.m. – end of game
Amenities

• Volunteers to answer Florida-Georgia questions

• Transportation information (trolleys, cabs, etc.)

• Sideline Student Safety Zone information

• Downtown maps

• Calendar of Events

• Complimentary pom poms*

*Available at the Florida –Georgia Welcome Center and the Championship Dreams Festival only.

Sideline Student Safety Zones
Located both inside and outside The Jacksonville Landing and behind the Welcome Center across from the Championship Dreams Festival, the Sideline Student Safety Zones are the fastest way to get help during the Florida vs. Georgia weekend, before and after the big game.

Locations
• Behind Starbucks inside The Jacksonville Landing
Hours
Friday, October 26 4 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Saturday, October 27 Noon - 3 a.m.

• Outside The Jacksonville Landing on the corners of Laura Street and Independent Drive
Friday, October 26 4 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Saturday, October 27 Noon - 3 a.m.

• Behind the Florida-Georgia Welcome Center
(across from Jacksonville Municipal Stadium and adjacent to Metropolitan Park)
Hours
Friday, October 26 4 p.m.- 3 a.m.
Saturday, October 27 Noon – 3 a.m.

• Access to taxi services and complimentary trolleys, water, telephones, snacks, coffee, maps, computer access first aid and other information will be available at both locations.

• The Zone is about helping people, not punishing them. Students who request assistance at the Zone for themselves or their friends will not be subject to legal action on alcohol issues.
For more information on the Sideline Student Safety Zones visit www.flga.org or call (904) 630-SAFE (7233) effective Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27.

Transportation and Parking
• Game Day Parking
Parking is extremely limited in the sports complex area. For a complete listing of parking options, visit www.flga.org.

• Game Day Transportation
Complimentary FL-GA Pork Patrol Trolleys
Sponsored by the National Pork Board
Hop on the FL-GA Pork Patrol Trolley to transport you to various stops in the downtown and Sports Complex areas.

Hours of Operation
Thursday, October 25 Noon-1 a.m.
Friday, October 26 Noon-3 a.m.
Saturday, October 27 7:30 p.m.* – 3 a.m.
*Depending on traffic flow

Stops include
• RV City -Lot E
• FL-GA Welcome Center
• Corner of Bay and Laura Streets
• Corner of Bay and Liberty Streets (In front of Marks/Dive Bar)
• Corner of Forsyth and Laura Streets (Friday and Saturday only)
• Corner of Riverplace Boulevard and Flagler Avenue (Friday and Saturday only)

• JTA Game Day Shuttle from The Jacksonville Landing
Saturday, October 27 only
12:30 p.m. – two hours post-game (Roundtrip $5)
The JTA shuttle will operate a continuous loop from The Jacksonville Landing (on Pearl Street between Bay and Water Streets) to the North Side of Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.

• JTA Transportation Services (Game Day only)
Shuttle Rides to the Stadium
Saturday, October 27 only
12:30 p.m. to one hour post-game
Free parking at all lot locations. Prices vary per location

Downtown Park-n-Ride lot locations (Roundtrip $5):
• Skyway Convention Center
(Northbank on Bay St. across from the Prime Osborn Convention Center)
• Kings Avenue Parking Garage (Southbank)

Downtown Southbank Hotels
For guests at the Crowne Plaza, Hampton Inn or Extended Stay America, board the Skyway at the Riverplace Station and ride to the Kings Avenue Station (fare is 50 cents). Shuttle pickup is located at the adjacent parking garage. For guests at the Wyndham, walk two blocks to the Kings Avenue Skyway Station and board one of JTA’s shuttles for direct service to the stadium. Roundtrip: $5

Other Suburban lot locations (Roundtrip $10):
• Southside (J. Turner Butler & Philips Hwy.)
• Beaches (Beach Blvd. & 12th Street at the Beaches Plaza)
• Northside (Gateway Mall at Norwood Ave. off I-95)
• Westside (Lane Avenue & I-10, behind the Ramada Inn)

Shuttle passes can be pre-purchased online at www.jtafla.com or by phone (904) 630-3110. JTA accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover for phone orders. Passes can also be purchased during operational hours at the location of your choice (cash only).

• Skyway
Hours of Operation
Thursday, October 25 6 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Friday, October 26 6 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday, October 27 10 a.m. – 1 a.m.

The Skyway stops at eight stations throughout downtown on both sides of the river. Change machines are available at each location. One-way fare is 50¢.

Stations
• Rosa Parks/FCCJ Transit Station (Hogan and State Streets)
• Hemming Plaza (Monroe and Hogan Streets)
• Central (Bay and Pearl Streets)
• Prime Osborn Convention Center (Bay and Johnson Streets)
• San Marco (San Marco Blvd. and Mary Street)
• Riverplace (Flagler Avenue)
• Kings Avenue (Prudential Drive and Kings Avenue)

All JTA buses and stadium shuttles are wheelchair accessible.

For more information on JTA’s Florida-Georgia Transportation services, call (904) 630-3100, TDD (904) 630-3191 or visit www.jtafla.com.

• Water Taxi
Take a convenient St. Johns River Water Taxi to your Florida vs. Georgia Weekend destinations.
Hours of Operation
Thursday, October 25 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday, October 26 9 a.m.-2 a.m.
Saturday, October 27 9 a.m.-2 a.m.
Sunday, October 28 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
One-way fares for downtown locations
$5 per adult
$4 for seniors
$4 children 3-12 years
Children 3 years and under are free

Pick up points:
Northbank
• The Jacksonville Landing
• Metropolitan Park Marina (stadium drop off point)
Southbank
• Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront
• Friendship Fountain
• Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront

For more information, call S.S. Marine Ventures at (904) 733-7782 or visit www.jaxwatertaxi.com.

Tailgating and Traffic
• No tailgating shall occupy a parking space to deny parking for other patrons.
• Cars parked on Saturday, October 27 that do not have game day parking will be towed beginning at 2 a.m. at owner’s expense.
• To ensure smooth traffic flow, golf carts and motorized scooters will not be permitted in the Sports Complex area. Disabled patrons and authorized personnel only.
• Bicycles and rickshaws are permitted but will be asked to leave if obstructing traffic. Riding on sidewalks is not permitted.

Florida vs. Georgia Weekend is proudly sponsored by:
• City of Jacksonville
• Jacksonville Economic Development Commission – Sports and Entertainment Board
• Jacksonville & The Beaches Tourist Development Council
• Planet Radio 107.3
• The New 99.1 WQIK
• 96.9 KISS FM
• AM 930 The Fox
• National Pork Board
• Suncoast RV

Special thanks to these friends and businesses for their support of the Florida vs. Georgia Weekend:
• Cort Furniture
• Florida RV Rentals
• Gator Club of Jacksonville
• Georgia Bulldog Alumni Club of Jacksonville
• Jacksonville & the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Miller Electric
• Palm Casual
• Starbucks Coffee
• Williams Scotsman
• SMG

For more information:

City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events
117 West Duval Street, Suite 280
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 630-3690 www.flga.org