Jacksonville is proud to be home to this fierce rivalry since 1933 and we welcome back the Gators and Dawgs on Oct. 29! This handy guide will tell you everything you need to know about festivities, entertainment and travel options during Georgia-Florida weekend. Don’t forget to use the hashtags #UFvsUGA and #DTJax!
The Main Event
Visit here for the official page Georgia vs. Florida event page where you can buy tickets and learn more about RV City, rules and restrictions, game-day FAQs, weekend guide and maps.
Friday – Georgia-Florida Weekend of Events
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Oct. 28 | 11:30 a.m.
EverBank Field – US Assure West Club
Cost: $60 per seat
In recognition of the nation’s premier collegiate rivalry, the Jacksonville Sports and Entertainment Board created the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame to acknowledge the many great records, performances, career highlights and outstanding memories that have made the Georgia-Florida game one of college football’s great traditions. Georgia defensive back Scott Woerner and defensive lineman Marcus Stroud will join Florida legendary kicker Jeff Chandler and All-American tight end Ben Troupe as the 2016 Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame inductees.
Beer, Bass and BBQ Festival
Oct. 28 | 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Cost: Free
Power 106FM & Hybrid Marketing invite you to enjoy local & national performers, great beer, Miami bass, a football pep rally and delicious barbeque in Hemming Park.
The Avett Brothers
Oct. 28 | 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $30-$60 per ticket
Adams-Gluestick Entertainment and SMG are proud to announce that The Avett Brothers will kick off Georgia-Florida Weekend on Friday, October 28 performing at the Veterans Memorial Arena.
Georgia/Florida 2016 Celebration
Oct. 28 | 5 p.m.
Cost: $10
The Jacksonville Landing welcomes the University of Georgia and the University of Florida fans for a weekend celebration surrounding one of the most infamous rivalry football games. The Landing has scheduled a variety of entertainment to appeal to fans of all ages. Entertainment includes:
Live music on the Coca-Cola Riverfront Stage:
- 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. DJ Kevin Tos
- 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Austin Park
Entertainment on the Hogan Street Stage:
- 7:00 p.m. – 1:45 a.m. DJ Patrick Harlow
Live Music at Fionn MacCools:
- 8:00 p.m. Dirty Gringos
HOBNOB FL/GA Classic Celebration
Oct. 29 | 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Saturday – Georgia-Florida Weekend of Events
Touchdown Showdown
Oct. 29 | 10 a.m. – end of the game
Outside EverBank Field’s south end zone
Cost: Free
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.
Beer, Bass and BBQ Festival
Oct. 29 | 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Cost: Free
Power 106FM & Hybrid Marketing invite you to enjoy local & national performers, great beer, Miami bass, a football pep rally and delicious barbeque in Hemming Park.
Georgia/Florida 2016 Celebration
Oct. 29 | 11 a.m.
Cost: $10
The Jacksonville Landing welcomes he University of Georgia and the University of Florida fans for a weekend celebration surrounding one of the most infamous rivalry football games. The Landing has scheduled a variety of entertainment to appeal to fans of all ages.
Live music on the Coca-Cola Riverfront Stage:
- 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. DJ Kevin Tos
- 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Easy Posse
Entertainment on the Hogan Streets Stage:
- 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. EDJ Davin Hydro
Live music at Fionn MacCool’s:
- 8 p.m. Austin Park
Getting Around
Boat Docking
Metropolitan Park Marina Boat Docking – SOLD OUT
Opens Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m.
Docking fee determined by boat size. Three-day minimum charge.
30-minute parking for unloading on Thursday and Friday only. No parking on Saturday.
For more information, call the City Dockmaster (904) 630-0839 or click here.
River City Brewing Company Boat Docking
835 Museum Circle, Southbank Riverfront
Friday Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29
Marina facilities, fuel and overnight docking available.
1 night minimum. $3.00 per ft., 30 ft. minimum
Up to 30 boat slips available.
For more information, call (904) 398-7918.
Traffic Patterns
Message boards will be placed throughout the entertainment footprint, displaying parking information during the event weekend. Please refer to these boards for specific instructions on parking, not your navigation systems.
Bay Street: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, the lane indicators will shift to pre-game pattern of three eastbound lanes and one westbound lane on Bay Street from Ocean Street to the Sports Complex Area.
JTA Game Day Stadium Shuttle Service – Park-n-Ride
Saturday, October 29 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 hour post-game
Game Day Shuttle Service Information
Downtown Park-n-Ride lot locations: (Roundtrip $7)
- Bay Street (between Laura and Hogan streets)
- Southbank Hotels
Other Suburban Park-n-Ride locations: (Roundtrip $12)
- Southside (J. Turner Butler & Philips Hwy.)
Patrons coming from the Southside enjoy complimentary parking and ride the shuttle’s round-trip, non-stop service from J. Turner Butler Blvd. and Philips Highway just off I-95 to the game.
- Beaches – Wingate Park (501 Penman Rd. S)
Patrons park free and ride the shuttle round-trip, non-stop service between the beaches and the stadium.
Shuttle drop off locations
- Kings Avenue, Beaches and JTB Park-n-Ride lot locations will use Lot B located east of the stadium across Haines Street between Gates 3 and 4.
- The Skyway Convention Center Park-n-Ride lot and The Jacksonville Landing locations will use the ramp area that is located at the north end of the stadium. This pick-up and drop off area is located on the stadium property between Gates 2 and 3.
How to purchase Shuttle Passes
Shuttle passes can be pre-purchased online at www.jtafla.com. Passes can also be purchased during operational hours beginning at 11:30 a.m. at lot locations. Cash and credit/debit cards will be accepted. For more information on locations and fares, contact JTA Customer Service (904) 630-3100 or visit www.jtafla.com.
Skyway Service
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, October 27: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, October 28: 6 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday, October 29: 9 a.m. – midnight
Stops
- Rosa L. Parks Transit Station (Hogan and State Streets)
- Hemming Park (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)
The JTA Skyway, Trolleys and Stadium Shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible.
JTA Customer Information
(904) 630-3100
TDD (904) 630-3191
www.jtafla.com
St. Johns River Taxi
Take a convenient River Taxi to your Georgia-Florida 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, October 27: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, October 28: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, October 29: 11 a.m.- 11 p.m.
Sunday, October 30: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Service Fares:
- $5.00 Adult One Way (Thursday, Friday and Sunday)
- $4.00 Children (3 – 12 Years Old)
- Infants (3 Years and Under) ride free
Stops
- Northbank Riverwalk at The Jacksonville Landing
- Southbank Riverwalk at Friendship Fountain
- Southbank Riverwalk at the Doubletree Hilton
- Southbank Riverwalk at the Lexington Hotel
Important Numbers to Know:
Georgia Florida 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
Whether you’re cheering for the Dawgs or the Gators, it’s going to be another exciting and fun GA/FL in #DTJax! For more information on parking, where to stay, dining and more, head to dtjax.com or download the free #DTJax app.