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Georgia Florida Football 2009 – Jacksonville, Fl

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Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic on October 28-31, 2009

This is a BIG event in Jacksonville every year. It’s a great time for Gators, Bulldogs and all other football fans to come and visit. This Jacksonville celebration attracts more than 100,000 fans from near and far. There’s a variety of fun activities surrounding the game including the Championship Dreams Festival, RV City, Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and much more.

football-ref-smallHall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Friday, October 30, Noon
Ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. Championship Dreams Tent, Pepsi Plaza (outside the south end zone)
For More Information (904) 630-3600

Championship Dreams Festival
Saturday, October 31
10 a.m. – end of game
Outside Jacksonville Municipal Stadium’s South End Zone and Adams Street

Lots of fun for the whole family outside the stadium. Start out by showing your team spirit and get your face painted and add a couple of cool-looking temporary tattoos. Now you’re ready for the big day. There’s lots of fun stuff to do, and play,  at the Championship Dreams festival.  For example, the interactive game Armchair Quarterback. My kids would definitely sign me up for that one. You can also take a game day photo, or vote for the best moments of 2009 at the “Best of 2009” tour. For the more athletic and energetic among us, how about testing your football toss speed? And if you’re not a good football player yourself, maybe you should choose to shoot hoops or bungee run down Adams Street.(click here to visit the event site)

No Tickets, No Problem!

small-footballMany of us do not have tickets to the game, so what can you do? Head to the Landing. On Thursday October 29th, you can win tickets to the game if you’re an expert at eating hotdogs. Otherwise, the game is shown live on the jumbotron at 3.30 pm on GameDay October 31.

The Jacksonville Landing

Thursday, October 29
5 p.m. – 2 a.m., Live entertainment. Orange Tree Hotdog Eating Contest, 7 p.m.Winners get a pair of tickets to the big game.

Friday, October 30
Noon – 2 a.m., Live entertainment. Luke Bryan in conert at Maverick’s Concert Hall, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 31
11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Live entertainment. Game broadcast live on the Courtyard Jumbotron, 3:30 p.m.
For more information, call (904) 353-1188 or visit www.JacksonvilleLanding.com

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Great Deals for Residents and Military at the World Golf Hall of Fame

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Starting on Saturday May 23rd, the World Golf Hall of Fame is offering a special rate for residents from Florida and Georgia to the special “Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory” exhibit.

Florida and Georgia residents pay only $10 admission through Sunday, October 4. With a ticket you can visit the World Golf Hall of Fame and also play one round on the Hall’s 18-hole, natural grass putting course. The offer is good for up to four accompanying family members. To receive the discount you need proof of residency (driver’s license or other photo identification).

It’s Memorial Day and the World Golf Hall of Fame is saying thanks by offering an even better deal for members of the armed forces. Free admission. Retired and currently serving members of the military and reserve forces can enjoy complimentary admission to the exhibit and also one round on the Hall’s putting course. The offer is good for up to four accompanying family members and is in effect from May 23rd through Independence Day, Saturday, July 4. Valid military photo ID is required for the discount.

For more information, please visit www.wgv.com.

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