Football | 7/31/2017 3:30:00 PM
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STATESBORO - The annual Meet the Eagles Fan Fest will be held this Friday, Aug. 4 at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and the football team will hold an open scrimmage from 6-8 p.m. at Paulson Stadium before the event. The Fan Fest will begin shortly after the scrimmage is completed and will last approximately 90 minutes. The public is invited to the scrimmage and fans will be allowed to come on the field at 8 p.m., or when the scrimmage is over. The North Concourse will be the only side open and fans may enter through Gate 12 near Bishop Field House.
The event is being held in conjunction with the team's first scrimmage. Although it is usually on a Saturday, the team is not practicing that day, thus the event will be on Friday night to combine it with a practice and to have it in milder weather conditions.
The athletics department will have activities on the field after the scrimmage, including inflatables for the kids, 2017 football posters and schedule cards, corn hole, GUS, cheerleaders and autographs and activity stations with all of the fall sport teams. Concessions will be available during the scrimmage and during the Fan Fest. Additionally, the University Store will be open for fans to purchase all of their adidas gear to get ready for the season.
Fans will be allowed to get autographs from their favorite football players and Coach Summers at the festival. In addition, the soccer squads and volleyball team, along with all three respective coaches, will also be in attendance, grouped on the field. Fans can bring in outside items to be signed and posters from each sport will be provided free of charge to those who wish to get one signed. Fans will also be able to mingle with the student-athletes during the autograph session and kids can play catch, kick a ball or pass a volleyball around with the players.
Meet the Eagles Fan Fest is free and open to fans of all ages. Parking is also free.
Guests may also pick up their season ticket packets and Eagle Fund membership benefits at Gate 8 starting at 5 pm. For those who haven't purchased their season tickets, they can do so at the event, as well. The ticket booth will close at the end of the event.
Fans will be able to enter to win door prizes including tickets and seats on the fan bus trip when the Eagles play at Auburn on Sept. 2, adidas gear, concessions vouchers, pre-game sideline passes, and home football single-game tickets.
Meet the Eagles Fan Fest FAQs
Where do I park?
Parking is open and free in the tailgate lot of Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Erk Russell Athletic Park.
How much is admission?
Meet the Eagles Fan Fest is a free event!
Where do I enter the field?
Fans can enter Paulson Stadium though gate 12, which is on the west side of the stadium in the northwest corner.
What time do gates open?
Gates for Meet the Eagles Fan Fest will open at 5 p.m. with the football scrimmage starting at 6 p.m.
What is the format of the event?
Members of the GS football, men's soccer, women's soccer and volleyball teams will be available for autographs on the field starting at approximately 8 p.m. There will also be inflatables, corn hole, and activities with the teams on the field.
Can I pick up my 2017 football season tickets at the fan fest?
Yes! Guests may pick up their season ticket packets and Eagle Fund membership benefits at Gate 8 starting at 5 p.m. For those who haven't already purchased their season tickets, they can do so at this time as well. The ticket booth will close at the end of the event. For season ticket holders that are not able to make it to Fan Fest, they will be able to pick up their packets at the Athletic Foundation & Ticket Office Building at Paulson Stadium on Lanier Drive during regular business hours starting on Aug. 7.
How many and what type of items may I have signed?
Athletics will provide free posters to be signed by the student-athletes and coaches. However, outside items are allowed. Sharpies will be provided to the student-athletes and coaches.
Can I take pictures with the student-athletes and coaches?
No posed photography will be permitted.
Where are the restrooms located?
Restrooms are located on the north concourse.
Will the concession stands be open?
Yes! Concessions will be open on the north concourse and have a cart on-field during the festival.
Will I be able to purchase Georgia Southern merchandise?
Yes. The University Store will be on site with select merchandise.
Will I be able to purchase Georgia Southern football tickets?
Yes. The Georgia Southern Athletics Ticket Office will be operating in the ticket booth by gate 8.
Will GUS be present?
Yes. GUS will be in attendance for pictures.
Will there be water fountains?
Water fountains are located along the north concourse.
What time does Meet the Eagles Fan Fest end?
The event will end promptly at 9:30 p.m. to allow for the student-athletes to continue with other scheduled team activities.
Will the event still proceed if it rains?
Yes. Meet the Eagles Fan Fest will go on rain or shine as long as lightning isn't in the area.
