Florida-Georgia week: What you need to know


99th Florida-Georgia football game
When: Saturday
Where: TIAA Bank Field, 3:30 p.m.
TV: CBS.
Records: No. 1 Georgia 7-0 (5-0), Florida 4-3 (2-3).
Florida-Georgia week schedule
Tuesday, Oct. 26
RV City opens: Lot E will be the site this year for 60 RVs, which is full capacity. The lot will open at 8 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 28
Duuuval’s Bold City Bash concert, Riverfront Plaza, 5-9 p.m. Free to the public and features local performers DJ Jake from JHP Entertainment, Who Rescued Who and Briteside.
Friday, Oct. 29
Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame luncheon, TIAA Bank Field, East Club, noon: Inducted will be Ciatrick Fason and Keiwan Ratliff of Florida and Thomas Davis and Jon Stinchcomb of Georgia. Tickets on sale through the Jacksonville Sports & Entertainment Office. Visit 2021flgahalloffame.eventbrite.com.
RV City “Show Your True Colors” Campground Decorating Contest: Judges will be present from 3:30-7 p.m., judging from 4-6:30 p.m. (must be at your RV to win). Awards for best Bulldog Spirit, Best Gator Spirit, best Halloween theme.
Florida-Georgia baseball, 121 Financial Ballpark, 6:30 p.m.: The Gator and Bulldogs clash on the diamond in an exhibition game. Tickets are $15 and are available through ticketmaster.com. Free fireworks display after the game.
Luke Combs Block Party: In conjunction with Luke Combs concert at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena: At A. Philip Randolph (“APR”) between East Duval Street and East. Bay Street and East Adams Street between A. Philip Randolph Blvd, 4-7:30 p.m. (concert begins at 7 p.m., tickets required).
Saturday, Oct. 30
Bold City Bash Fan Fare at The Dream Finders Homes Flex Field at Daily’s Place: Opens at 9 a.m. and runs through game time at 3:30 p.m. Fans can participate in interactive experiences including the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame Exhibit or showing their skills in multiple football challenges. The Fan Fare is free.
TIAA Bank Field lots open at 8 a.m.
Stadium gates open 1:30 p.m.
Florida is the home team this year and its fans' seating will be on the West side of the stadium (the press box side). Georgia is the visiting team and its fans will be on the East side.
Florida-Georgia kickoff, 3:30 p.m.
Guide to attending the game
City officials and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office recommend fans arrive at TIAA Bank Field at least three hours before game time.
TIAA Bank Field's clear bag policy will be in place. Bags allowed must be clear plastic and not exceed 12” x 6” x 12.” One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar) are allowed. Small clutch bags cannot exceed 4.5” x 6.5".
Masks and social distancing are recommended for indoor areas of the stadium.
Prohibited items in the stadium
Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than six inches
Clothing with profane or obscene language/content
Coolers or containers, including cans, cups (except 2021 stadium souvenir cup series)
Bottles and beverages from outside the stadium (except 1 factory sealed plastic bottle of water 16.9 oz or less per ticket holder)
Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles
Inflatables, loungers and other floatation devices
Knives, guns and any type of weapons (including actual, toy or replica) or explosives
Laser pointers
Laptop computers
Noisemakers, whistles, and air horns
Non-lethal weapons and chemical agents (i.e., pepper spray, mace and tasers)
Pets (except service animals)
Seat cushions
Signs or Banners larger than 2' x 3'
Sticks or poles (including selfie sticks)
Strollers or Infant carriers
Tobacco Products (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco)
Umbrellas
Video equipment and tape recorders
First Aid, information zones
The city of Jacksonville and UF Health have provided six First Aid and information zones around the stadium complex. Services include basic medical assistance, transportation information, directors and water.
Fans who request medical assistance or transportation help at the zones will not be subject to legal action for any alcohol issues.
The zones are located at Daily's Place, the Shipyards, 121 Financial Ballpark, the Veterans Memorial Wall, Metropolitan Plaza 2 and RV City.
The Florida-Georgia safety hotline is (904) 630-SAFE (7233).
Lodging
Visit Jacksonville estimates that 65,000 visitors from out of town attended the 2019 Florida-Georgia game. There are around 26,000 hotel rooms on the First Coast. Do the math and make a reservation sooner than later. For help, call (800) 733-2668 or go to visitjacksonville.com.