The Gators will play host to the Bulldogs in a nine-inning exhibition game at the minor league ballpark that serves as the home of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. For the second consecutive year, the NCAA is allowing schools to play two fall exhibition games, and they will not count against the 56-game spring schedule.
Immediately following the baseball game, the grounds will transform into the backdrop for “Duuuval’s Bold City Bash” concert featuring award-winning country sensation, Brett Young with special guests. The concert will close with a fireworks show that will light up the night sky. Tickets for the fall exhibition baseball game, concert and fireworks are $15 (plus applicable fees) and will go on sale beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3.
“We’re excited to be a part of the Georgia-Florida weekend in Jacksonville,” said Georgia’s Ike Cousins head baseball coach Scott Stricklin. “This is a great chance for our fans to get a preview of our 2020 baseball team and enjoy a night of college baseball in November.”
The City of Jacksonville announced Friday all the events for the inaugural “Duuuval’s Bold City Bash” – the ultimate Georgia-Florida fan experience. The Bash encompasses nearly a week of fan-centric interactive events that celebrate the tradition and excellence of one of the SEC’s biggest football rivalries that have called Jacksonville home since 1933. The Bash will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 29 and continue through the football game day on Saturday, Nov. 2.
“The Florida-Georgia game is one of college football’s most storied rivalries and has deep roots in our community,” said Mayor Lenny Curry. “This year, we’re working to make the game and surrounding events bigger than ever. The Bold City Bash will bring more people and excitement to Downtown Jacksonville and our Sports & Entertainment Complex, and demonstrates our steadfast commitment to keeping this long-standing tradition here in Jacksonville.”
Kicking off the week is the opening of RV City on Tuesday, Oct. 29 where more than 100 RV’s will set up home for the entire weekend. Fans can enjoy hospitality amenities at the official Georgia-Florida Welcome followed by the opening of the Welcome Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Weekend festivities will begin Friday, Nov. 1 with the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon. The luncheon, to be held in the TIAA Bank West Club at noon, celebrates the successful achievement of both teams and recognizes one of the nation’s premier collegiate rivalries. During the luncheon, fans can be front and center as two past team members from each university are inducted to the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame. Inductees and ticket information will be announced in the coming weeks.
Immediately following the Hall of Fame Luncheon, fans can participate in various interactive experiences as well as check out a new and improved curated Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame Exhibit at FanFare at the Daily’s Place Flex Field. The Fan Fare is free to the public and will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1.
The fan experience continues on Friday evening with a block party along Adams Street and A. Philip Randolph Boulevard. The streets will come alive with two stages of live music, sponsor activations with various free giveaways, food trucks featuring Jacksonville’s best eats, a beer garden with local brews and more interactive experiences. The block party opens at 4 p.m. and is free to the public.
On Friday, Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. the gates to the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville will open for the Bulldogs-Gators fall exhibition baseball game. First pitch will be at 6:30 p.m, and after the game, the concert and fireworks show will follow.
The Bash will continue on Saturday, Nov. 2 for game day festivities in Daily’s Place Flex Field. The Bash will culminate with one of the most storied football rivalries in the nation – Georgia-Florida. Gates to TIAA Bank Field will open at 1:30 p.m. and kickoff will be at 3:30 p.m. on CBS Sports.
The Bulldogs will begin fall baseball practice on Sept. 18. Georgia’s first fall exhibition baseball game will be Oct. 20 at Foley Field in Athens against Columbus State at 1 p.m. Last season, the Bulldogs went 46-17 and reached the NCAA Athens Regional final while the Cougars posted a 31-20 record in 2019. The Gators went 34-26 including 1-2 in the NCAA Lubbock Regional.