I know a lot of my Gamecock friends are heading to Atlanta and/or Columbia this weekend to join in the SEC Championship Game fun, tickets or not, so here's a rundown of the weekend's events both in Atlanta and Columbia. Go Gamecocks!
Friday, December 3rd
NOON
2010 Regions Bank Coaches Luncheon
Centennial Ballroom - Hyatt Regency Atlanta
The official start of the SEC Championship weekend, will be streamed live
TICKETS
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
2010 Dr Pepper SEC Football FanFare
Georgia World Congress Center Halls C1, C2 & C3
Map of FanFare
*Note: Entry to FanFare is a separate ticket from the actual game ticket.
1:30 PM
Coaches Press Conference
Not open to public, will be streamed live on SECSports.com
6:00 PM
2010 AT&T Legends Dinner
Centennial Ballroom - Hyatt Regency Atlanta
South Carolina's SEC Legend: Andrew Provence
7:00 PM
Have fun the night before the game with fellow Gamecock fans!
Tavern 99 - 128 E. Andrews Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305
Join the Gamecock Club and the Carolina Alumni Association at Tavern 99 for fun and fellowship with other Gamecock fans. Drink specials will be offered and Cocky and the cheerleaders will make an appearance. Admission is free.
Saturday, December 4th
*Be advised: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is holding their Children's Christmas Parade on December 4th in downtown Atlanta on Dec. 4th from 10:30 to noon. This is a major event that will results in even more downtown traffic than normal in Atlanta, so please take that into consideration when making travel plans.*
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2010 Dr Pepper SEC Football FanFare
Georgia World Congress Center Halls C1, C2 & C3
Map of FanFare
*Note: Entry to FanFare is a separate ticket from the actual game ticket.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SEC Championship Pre-Game Party
Georgia World Congress Center - Room 304
The Carolina Alumni Association will host an SEC Championship Pre-Game Party. Tickets for Saturday's pre-game party are $30 each and include a tailgate buffet, cash bar, music, and giveaways. Visit www.GamecockSportsTravel.com to purchase tickets.
1:50 PM (approximate)
Gamecock football team will arrive at the Georgia Dome by Gate C near the Loading Dock. Be there to welcome them!
3:00 PM
Watch Party in Columbia for fans not headed to Atlanta!
Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, SC
The Colonial Life Arena will be opened for viewing of the SEC Championship Game for those Gamecock fans who do not make the trip to Atlanta but still want to watch with a lot of other Gamecocks! The arena will open at 3:00 PM for the 4:00 PM kickoff. Concessions will be available and admission is free.
4:00 PM
SEC Championship Game
Georgia Dome, TV: CBS
Watch the Gamecocks take on the Auburn Tigers for the SEC Championship!
TBA... CELEBRATE South Carolina's first ever SEC Championship! :)
- Brittany Lane, Spurs Up Blog
Friday, December 3rd
NOON
2010 Regions Bank Coaches Luncheon
Centennial Ballroom - Hyatt Regency Atlanta
The official start of the SEC Championship weekend, will be streamed live
TICKETS
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
2010 Dr Pepper SEC Football FanFare
Georgia World Congress Center Halls C1, C2 & C3
Map of FanFare
*Note: Entry to FanFare is a separate ticket from the actual game ticket.
1:30 PM
Coaches Press Conference
Not open to public, will be streamed live on SECSports.com
6:00 PM
2010 AT&T Legends Dinner
Centennial Ballroom - Hyatt Regency Atlanta
South Carolina's SEC Legend: Andrew Provence
7:00 PM
Have fun the night before the game with fellow Gamecock fans!
Tavern 99 - 128 E. Andrews Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305
Join the Gamecock Club and the Carolina Alumni Association at Tavern 99 for fun and fellowship with other Gamecock fans. Drink specials will be offered and Cocky and the cheerleaders will make an appearance. Admission is free.
Saturday, December 4th
*Be advised: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is holding their Children's Christmas Parade on December 4th in downtown Atlanta on Dec. 4th from 10:30 to noon. This is a major event that will results in even more downtown traffic than normal in Atlanta, so please take that into consideration when making travel plans.*
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2010 Dr Pepper SEC Football FanFare
Georgia World Congress Center Halls C1, C2 & C3
Map of FanFare
*Note: Entry to FanFare is a separate ticket from the actual game ticket.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1980 Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers will participate in an "SI Chalk Talk" session with Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Dan Patrick, followed by an autograph session from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (at Dr Pepper SEC Football FanFare)
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
South Carolina pep rally including band and cheerleaders (at Dr Pepper SEC Football FanFare)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SEC Championship Pre-Game Party
Georgia World Congress Center - Room 304
The Carolina Alumni Association will host an SEC Championship Pre-Game Party. Tickets for Saturday's pre-game party are $30 each and include a tailgate buffet, cash bar, music, and giveaways. Visit www.GamecockSportsTravel.com to purchase tickets.
1:50 PM (approximate)
Gamecock football team will arrive at the Georgia Dome by Gate C near the Loading Dock. Be there to welcome them!
3:00 PM
Watch Party in Columbia for fans not headed to Atlanta!
Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, SC
The Colonial Life Arena will be opened for viewing of the SEC Championship Game for those Gamecock fans who do not make the trip to Atlanta but still want to watch with a lot of other Gamecocks! The arena will open at 3:00 PM for the 4:00 PM kickoff. Concessions will be available and admission is free.
4:00 PM
SEC Championship Game
Georgia Dome, TV: CBS
Watch the Gamecocks take on the Auburn Tigers for the SEC Championship!
TBA... CELEBRATE South Carolina's first ever SEC Championship! :)
- Brittany Lane, Spurs Up Blog
Any idea where USC fans are gathering to watch the game in Atlanta? Unfortunately, could not get tickets but want to be where the garnet and black will surround me!
(Also, do you know if there is an "official" spot where Gamecocks Radio will be?)
Thanks for any info!
I would suggest coming to the SEC FanFare at the Georgia World Congress Center. It's always a heavily attended event and 107.5/Gamecock Radio will broadcast from there (will have to get back to you on their times though). As for watching the game, I haven't heard anything from Atlanta folks about where people might be watching the game but if I do I'll let y'all know on the blog. Go Gamecocks!
Does anyone know when the team will do the gamecock walk, and where?
The team will arrive at the Georgia Dome at approximately 1:50 PM at Gate C near the Loading Dock. Be there!
Can you buy a ticket for the fanfare at the door?
Carolyns Cafe, owned by Carolina Alum, 1151 West Peachtree Street, is the regular haunt in Atlanta to watch Carolina Football. They've got good food and a lot of tv's for viewing the game. Go Cocks! Welcome Gamecock Nation to Atlanta!
Carolyn's Gourmet Cafe on West Peachtree in Midtown is having a fabulous Tailgate party with a DJ, all you can eat buffet, and much more. Come on By! We will be waiting on you!
Will the team be at the prep rally?
There are 2 sports bars right outside of the Dome. Dantanna's has a big screen tv and takes reservations. Taco Mac is first come first serve.
Is the USC Marching Practicing anywhere Friday night? Would like to watch!