21 Days To Kickoff: FAN DAY HELD IN THE PARK
Georgia State's encore football season kicks off on Friday Night Sept. 2 under the bright lights of the Georgia Dome.
The Inaugural GSU Block Party was a huge success, so this year's will be even bigger and promises more fun, games and food.
The GSU Block Party presented by Georgia's Own Credit Union will take place Sunday, Aug. 21, from 4-7 p.m. in Hurt Park and on Gilmer Street. And, it's all free.
It is the annual fan day with the chance for students and supporters to meet and greet the student-athletes, get autographs and pose for pictures.
New games include a mechanical bull ride, a rock wall climb, a golf driving range, matches with gigantic boxing gloves and Games2U's Video Game Theater and 4D ride. The carnival atmosphere will also include the carnival-style games to win prizes.
There will be a variety of free food. Among the tents and tables will be J. R. Crickets, who will provide 10,000 free wings.
Target's area with include freebies like Snicker's, Skittles and M&M's, plus even free Tide samples for that chore. Target has organized a special GSU Night that evening (Aug. 21) at 9:30 p.m., when the store at Atlantic Station will be open to only GSU students. Time to shop and get organized for the year ahead.
The Army ROTC will have its unique interactive trailer.
The Block Party is brought to the student body by various university departments: Spotlight program board, new student orientation and parent relations, enrollment services, university housing and GSU Athletics.
Live music will keep you entertained.
It's outside, but there are plenty of shade trees in the area and cool, refreshing beverages.
The Block Party presented by Georgia's Own Credit Union follows the Freshman Convocation earlier that afternoon.
Tailgating starts early outside the Dome. The PantherZone tailgate area has been moved to the Brown Lot. The PantherZone is the designated area for games, contests, entertainment and game day giveaways as part of the tailgating. The Orange Lot remains a headquarters for alumni and other tailgating activities. Come early and join the tailgate fun.
Make your plans and get your season tickets now. GSU's kickoff is just 21 days away!
Call 866-GA-STATE or visit the Ticket Page on this site.
Day 30 Countdown : Bleed Blue on 09/02
Day 29 Countdown: GSU Billboards To Feature Season Ticket Holders
Day 28 Countdown: Free Carnival In Orange Lot
Day 27 Countdown: Cheer Clinic and Spirit Day
Day 26 Countdown: Parents Package Deal
Day 25 Countdown: Kickoff Luncheon
Day 24 Countdown: Student Ticket Upgrade
Day 23 Countdown: Team Captains Named
Day 22 Countdown: Radio Network Formed
