** Pork & Pigskin – A Football Festival**
** Date & Kickoff**
September 13, starting at 11:00 AM
Location: CoolToday Park, 18800 South West Villages Parkway, Venice, FL 34293
** What’s Happening**
Come join the ultimate college football tailgate extravaganza—all-day, all free! It’s a full-on football fiesta with live pregame vibes, giant screens, a lawn field setup, and head-to-head action across the big rival matchups.
Activities & Attractions:
- Live Pregame Show on the plaza to kick things off with game previews and hype.
- Football Viewing Lawn boasting giant screens and a goalpost for a kicking contest—put your skills to the test!
- Game Day Grub featuring conference-themed hot dawgs, smoky pulled pork, sizzling ribs, nachos, sausages—the works.
- Drinks Galore: Enjoy beer buckets, a full liquor bar, and collectible team-colored koozies to keep your drink icy and spirited.
Entry:
General admission is absolutely FREE!
(There’s also an optional Left Field Lounge upgrade available for $16.50, which includes reserved seating, a beer/seltzer, and a Koosie—plus you’ll hear game audio for the marquee game on the BravesVision scoreboard.)
** Game Schedule**
12:00 PM – Kickoff Rivalries
- Alabama vs. Wisconsin – Live and loud in the Stadium
- Georgia Tech vs. Clemson – Plaza (no audio)
- Michigan vs. Central Michigan – Plaza (no audio)
3:30 PM – Afternoon Showdowns
- Georgia vs. Tennessee – Stadium
- Pitt vs. West Virginia – Plaza (no audio)
4:30 PM – Sunshine State Showdown
- USF vs. Miami – Plaza (no audio)
7:30 PM – Prime Time Triple Threat
- LSU vs. Florida – Stadium
- Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M – Plaza (no audio)
- Ohio vs. Ohio State – Plaza (no audio)
** Why You’ll Want to Be There**
- Tailgate vibes turned up—this isn’t just a viewing; it’s a full-on festival.
- Delicious BBQ meets football frenzy—from pulled pork to hot dawgs, it’s game-day grub heaven.
- Cheers and beers—with beer buckets, liquor bar, and those smashing koozies keeping your drinks cool and your spirit hotter.
- Fun for everyone—free to attend, competitive (and silly) kicking contests, live shows—the list goes on.
- All the best college matchups, and many played simultaneously—pick your favorites and watch, relax, cheer, repeat!
