Florida/Georgia baseball game is coming

The University of Florida and the University of Georgia in partnership with the City of Jacksonville, ASM-Global Jacksonville and 121 Financial Ball Park announced that they will be playing their annual Florida vs. Georgia fall baseball game on Friday, October 29 at 121 Financial Ball Park with the first pitch happening at 6:30 PM. This game will be played ahead of the annual Florida vs. Georgia rivalry football game on Saturday, October 30 at TIAA Bank Field.

Tickets for this year’s baseball game will be priced at $15 and will go on sale this Friday, September 10 at 10 A.M. on Ticketmaster.com.

Additional information and details about activities taking place in Jacksonville during Florida vs. Georgia weekend will be announced in the coming weeks.

About Florida–Georgia: The Florida-Georgia football rivalry is an American college football rivalry game played annually by the University of Florida Gators and the University of Georgia Bulldogs. The game was first played in 1915, and has been played every season since 1926, except for a war-time interruption in 1943. This match-up between Southeastern Conference opponents is one of the most prominent rivalry games in college football, and has been held in Jacksonville, Florida since 1933, with only two exceptions, making it one of the few remaining neutral-site rivalries in college football.

Premium ‘Tailgating for Georgia-Florida’ Games

Georgia and Florida Fans traveling to TIAA Bank Field now have access to premium, reserved pre-game tailgating packages through Tailgate Guys.  Tailgate Guys is expanding its presence in the state of Florida as the official tailgate provider for the historic Georgia-Florida football rivalry at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville on October 27, 2018.  This partnership will provide Tailgate Guys’ renowned, hassle-free premium tailgating service to Georgia Bulldog and Florida Gator fans traveling to Jacksonville for the 2018 game and beyond.  These offerings will bolster the game day experience for fans and reinforce one of the best pre-game environments in college athletics!

For the first time in Jacksonville, Tailgate Guys’ premium tailgating service will be located in theoutfield of the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.  Their tailgating packages are suitable for various group sizes and needs ranging from corporate hospitality events to small groups of family and friends.  Georgia and Florida fans will now have access to various gameday packages in Tailgate Guys’ reserved community which include amenities such as tents, DISH Media packages, coolers of ice, tables, chairs and more.  All packages also have access to bellhop services, onsite concierge, exclusive catering by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and a unique tailgating atmosphere before, during and after the game.  Only steps away from the TIAA Bank Field, the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville is the ideal location for this inaugural Georgia-Florida Tailgate experience.

“We love serving Gators and Jags fans already, so it’s only natural that we would open up our premium experience and services to Georgia-Florida in Jacksonville,” said Parker Duffey, CEO of Tailgate Guys.  “We also look forward to introducing Georgia fans to our premium services, and it’s exciting for us to be part of one of the best rivalries in all of sports!”

“On behalf of the City of Jacksonville and SMG, we look forward to another exciting year of Georgia-Florida Football,” said Bill McConnell, General Manager of SMG Jacksonville.  “In an on-going tradition to create unforgettable events for fans, we are thrilled to partner with Tailgate Guys to offer a one-of-a-kind tailgating experience – which fans won’t want to miss.”

Georgia-Florida tailgate packages can be reserved now by calling (904) 710-1544, email or online.

About Tailgate Guys: Founded in 2009, Tailgate Guys is known for offering superior tailgating service to guests across the nation by working with athletic entities across the country. Tailgate Guys has set the standard for the tailgate service industry and continues to expand their offerings and their geographic footprint. With the ability to host over one million tailgate guests a year, Tailgate Guys is committed to providing outstanding attention to detail to all partners and guests.

Sports Complex Parking and Traffic Alert for Games

On Thursday, August 9, 2018 high attendance is anticipated in and around the Downtown Sports Complex due to coinciding Jacksonville Jaguars and Jumbo Shrimp games.  Please plan routes accordingly and allow extra time for travel and parking, remembering work day traffic can contribute to additional delays. Specific shuttle and parking information is available below.

Please note that the Main Street and Acosta Bridges will have lane closures starting at 8 p.m. Thursday night, potentially causing egress delays.

GAME DETAILS
New Orleans Saints vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Pre-Season Game at 7 p.m. (All gates open at 5 p.m.)
Mississippi Braves vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

JTA SHUTTLES
Anyone coming to the Sports Complex Thursday night is encouraged to use the JTA Gameday Xpress Shuttle, operating from two downtown locations and two suburban locations. Service begins two hours before kickoff and operates one hour after the game ends. The JTA also offers continuous shuttle service during the game to and from the Convention Center Lot only. Season pass and single game shuttle tickets are available now. For more information about riding JTA, please contact the JTA’s customer service line at (904) 630-3100, Florida Relay at 800-955-8771, or visit www.jtafla.com .

PARKING
Jacksonville Jaguars
All regular game day lots are open and operational, except for the Old St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Lot.
Please ensure your hangtags are visible when entering the complex.
Jumbo Shrimp
The Jumbo Shrimp have communicated directly with any parking pass holders that are being relocated on Thursday night. Please ensure your passes are visible when entering the complex.
For the general public, cash sales parking is available throughout the complex at the Fairgrounds, Maxwell House, Historical Society, Tailgaters Parking, Arena and Sports Complex garages, and other open-air lots.

I’m A Star students host 6th Let’s Move Jax

In an ongoing mission to make Jacksonville the healthiest city in the nation, students in the I’m A Star Foundation are hosting their 6th annual “Let’s Move Jacksonville” event.  The FREE festival, which mirrors First Lady Michelle Obama’s movement to end Childhood Obesity, will be held Saturday, Dec.10th, at the Baseball Grounds (home of the new Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp), at 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida; from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Everyone is welcome, from ages 1 to 100. Activities include relay races, football, soccer, dance contests, healthy food demonstrations, health screenings and more.  Entry is FREE!  Food is FREE!  Parking will be $5 in Lots P, M, & N.  Please, register HERE for Let’s Move Jacksonville.  $1000 will be awarded to the organization that brings the largest crowd.

“We are excited to partner with I’m a Star Foundation and host Let’s Move Jacksonville at the ballpark,” said Jumbo Shrimp General Manager Harold Craw. “We are proud to support an event and organization focused on community wellness and youth empowerment.”

Students in the I’m A Star Foundation have been at the forefront of combatting childhood obesity since 2009. The first Let’s Move Jacksonville event was held in 2010 at a parking lot at Edward Waters College, and has evolved to attract 3,000+ people.  In 2015, Let’s Move Jacksonville recorded 3000+ attendees. Since last year, Jacksonville has moved from #37 to #34 on a list of healthy cities.

#LetsMoveMonday: Get ready for the event by participating in the #LetsMoveMonday challenge on social media. Every Monday, share a photo or video to Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, showing us how you get active.  Please tag I’m A Star Foundation and use hashtag #LetsMoveMonday.

About I’m A Star Foundation:
#FitOverFatUSA, a national social media movement empowering teens to post about healthy eating and fitness. In 2016, the U.S. Surgeon General visited Jacksonville to show support for the initiative, calling it a “model for the nation.” Students on ABC7 Chicago

Rosa Parks Produce Market, a student-run farmers’ market located at Rosa Parks Transit Station in Jacksonville, FL, provides a solution to food deserts. In partnership with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, the market offers fresh fruits and vegetables for sale to 11,000 riders daily.

Jacksonville HELPS (Homeless Students Empowered through Leadership, Partnership & Service), a student-led initiative which has raised $57,000 for homeless students in Duval County via two celebrity basketball games.  To learn more, visit the “I’m a Star Foundation”.