CHECK-IN / WRISTBAND PICK UP (NEW ORLEANS)
> WHAT DO I NEED FOR CHECK-IN / TICKET PICK-UP?
All tickets/wristbands may only be picked up by the original ticket purchaser or the guest listed on the purchase with matching photo (if picking up as a guest, reference original purchaser).
> WHERE / WHEN CAN I PICK UP MY TICKETS?
All tickets / wristbands will be available for primary pick-up on-site prior to the event’s start (all times local).
For Boozy Brunch / Second Line (Friday), wristbands will be available at Palace Cafe (555 Canal St.) prior to brunch @10:00am.
For Bus (Saturday), wristbands will be available in New Orleans (Superdome, 6:30am – 8:30am) prior to pre-game @6:45am and departure @8:30am.
For Tailgate Only (Saturday), wristbands will be available in Baton Rouge (3519 Gourrier Ave., LSU Golf Course – look for the entrance at the large tents / Dawg Days will-call) when the tailgate officially starts @10am.
> ARE ANY OTHER TIMES / LOCATIONS AVAILABLE FOR TICKET PICK-UP?
Yes, all wristbands can be picked up at the following:
Thursday, October 11, 5:30pm – 8pm – Marriott New Orleans (2nd Floor – Preservation Booth, Quarter Tower)
Friday, October 12, 8am – 10am – Marriott New Orleans (2nd Floor – Preservation Booth, Quarter Tower)
Friday, October 12, 10am – 11am – Palace Cafe (Canal St., Front Entrance)
Friday, October 12, 3:30pm – 5:30pm – Marriott New Orleans (2nd Floor – Preservation Booth, Quarter Tower)
Saturday, October 13, 6:30am – 8:30am – Mercedes Benz Superdome (New Orleans, Gate A)
> CAN I GET A REFUND OR CHANGE NAMES ON THE TICKETS?
No, unfortunately Aug. 1 was the cut-off date for any refund or name change requests and due to the large volume being serviced and the necessary advanced preparation to ensure a well organized event, Dawg Days will not be able to accommodate any transfers or cancellations under any circumstances. Events will be held rain or shine. Thank you in advance for your understanding!
BOOZY BRUNCH + UGA SECOND LINE PARADE (FRIDAY)
> WHEN IS THE BOOZY BRUNCH & SECOND LINE PARADE?
Friday October 12, 2018 (10:30am-2:15pm)
> WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR THE BRUNCH & PARADE?
10:00am – 11:00am: Check-in (see ‘Check-In / Ticket Pick-Up’)
10:30am – 1:30pm: Boozy Brunch
1:30pm – 2:15pm: Second Line Parade
> WHERE IS PALACE CAFE?
Palace Cafe
605 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
> WHAT DOES THE BOOZY BRUNCH ENTAIL?
Multi-course brunch party at the iconic Palace Cafe on Canal w/bottomless mimosas and bloody marys + live music headlined by 6x Grammy nominated the Mad Violinist!
Palace Cafe menu to include:
Bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys
Turtle Soup
½ Catfish Pecan Meuniere – Pecan crusted fillet, Creole meuniere sauce, seasonal vegetables
½ Andouille Hash – roasted potato hash, andouille sausage, topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce
White chocolate bread pudding
Coffee, Tea and More Champagne provided by Dawg Days
> WHAT DOES THE UGA SECOND LINE PARADE ENTAIL?
A ‘Nola themed 6 piece brass band + dancing Grand Marshall + police escort to lead the brunch entourage on a party parade through Bourbon St. and the French Quarter and concluding the route at the famous Jackson Square in the center of it all!
> CAN ANYONE JOIN THIS EVENT?
No, this is exclusive to Dawg Days Boozy Brunch attendees and a 21+ event.
WELCOME PARTY – THE NOLA SWING (FRIDAY)
> WHEN IS THE NOLA SWING WELCOME PARTY?
Friday October 12, 2018 (6:30pm-12:30am)
> WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR THE WELCOME PARTY?
6:30pm – 12:30am
> WHERE IS THE BOURBON STREET DRINKERY?
Bourbon St. Drinkery
217 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
*Towards the front of Bourbon conveniently located a few blocks from the Marriott
> WHAT DOES THE WELCOME PARTY ENTAIL?
The Welcome Party, co-hosted with the New Orleans Alumni Chapter, is a casual gathering place for Dawg fans to meet up before the big game. Dawg Days has secured the entire venue and will be providing live tunes and a DJ. The Bourbon St. Drinkery is an upscale bar with mutliple floors, a central courtyard and balcony overlooking Bourbon.
> CAN ANYONE JOIN THIS EVENT?
No, this is exclusive to Dawg Days ‘Nola Swing / Welcome Party attendees and a 21+ event. With all the Dawgs in town, event capacity may be reached so recommend showing up earlier rather than later. Please pick-up your wristband at one of the previously listed check-ins or bring your physical/mobile ticket with you for entrance.
BUS + TAILGATE (SATURDAY – NOLA TO BATON ROUGE)
> WHEN IS GAMEDAY?
Saturday October 13 (6:45am-9:30pm)
> WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR THE BUS+TAILGATE PASSES?
6:45am – 8:30am: Check-in w/ID (see ‘Check-In / Ticket Pick-Up’)
7am – 9am: Pregame on-field party w/mimosas & beer
8:45am – 9:15am: Buses board and begin departing New Orleans
10:15am – 11am: Arrive in Baton Rouge via police escort
10am: Tented tailgate party w/bottomless beer, catered food, live entertainment (’till kickoff).
2:30pm – 6pm (with game tickets): UGA @ LSU, Go Dawgs!
2:30pm – 7:30pm EST (without game tickets): Game viewing begins on-site at the tailgate (bottomless beer ends, cash bars available for purchase).
6pm – 7:30pm: Begin loading and departure from New Orleans.
8pm – 9:30pm: Drop-off in French Quarter.
> WHERE IS THE PREGAME / BUS DEPARTURE LOCATION IN NEW ORLEANS?
Mercedes Benz Superdome (GATE A)
1500 Sugar Bowl Drive
New Orleans, LA 70112
> WHERE IS THE TAILGATE / BUS DROP-OFF LOCATION IN BATON ROUGE?
LSU Golf Course (on campus under the giant tents)
3519 Gourrier Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
> WHERE IS THE BUS DROP-OFF LOCATION IN NEW ORLEANS?
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
> HOW WILL BUS DEPARTURES WORK?
Everyone will be assigned a bus number (and receive a corresponding wristband) in New Orleans and depart accordingly (in 2 waves of buses). Coming back from Baton Rouge, buses will be filled first come, first served as soon as the game ends to get everyone back to New Orleans as efficiently as possible. Everything will need to be taken off the bus upon arrival in Baton Rouge as the buses will be locked throughout the day.
> CAN I BRING ALCOHOL ON THE BUS?
Yes, but no large coolers or glass of any kind will be permitted.
> CAN I BRING MY COOLER / ALCOHOL INTO THE TAILGATE?
No, unfortunately the catering company we are contracting through do not allow outside beverages to be brought in. Coolers can be left outside the tailgate perimeter.
> WILL THERE BE RESTROOMS ON THE BUS & AT THE TAILGATE?
Yes, all buses are equipped with a lavatory on board and numerous port-a-lets will be on-site at the tailgate as well.
> WILL THERE BE SEATING AT THE TAILGATE?
Yes, there will be numerous large tables with seating throughout the day.
> WILL THERE BE SECURITY THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
Yes, private security as well as off-duty police officers have been hired in New Orleans + Baton Rouge to ensure everyone’s safety.
> WHAT FOOD WILL BE SERVED?
The catered gameday food will be cajun themed and include: chicken and sausage jambalaya, pulled pork sliders, marinated vegetable pasta salad, corn mauque chox and mini meat pies. Food will be served ~10:30am (on bus arrival) – ~1:30pm.
The food will be catered by Walk-Ons and they have a location across the street from the golf course for any who would like to purchase additional food.
> WHAT ALCOHOL WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE TAILGATE?
Bottomless Bud Light + Tin Roof beers will be served up until kickoff. Throughout the entirety of the day + game viewing, liquor / mixers and craft beers will be available for purchase.
*All liquor drinks (Titos, Crown, Don Julio, Captain, Tangueray) served will be DOUBLES ONLY to maximize efficiency.
> WILL THERE BE ANY CREDIT / CASH RESTRICTIONS?
Yes. All bars will be CASH ONLY and we will have ATMs on-site.
> HOW DO WE GET TO CAMPUS / STADIUM FROM THE TAILGATE?
The Golf Course is on LSU Campus, just south of the stadium.
You can view campus map here: LSU Campus Map (Dawg Days tailgate is located on Golf Course by Lot 408 on the south of the map).
> DOES THIS INCLUDE A GAME TICKET?
We wish! Since we know a lot of people looking forward to the trip won’t have game tickets, we’ll have TVs throughout and play the game at the tailgate.
> CAN ANYONE JOIN THIS EVENT?
No, this is exclusive to Dawg Days Bus+Tailgate attendees and a 21+ event.
TAILGATE ONLY (SATURDAY)
> WHEN IS GAMEDAY?
Saturday October 13 (2:30pm-9:30pm)
> WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR THE BUS+TAILGATE PASSES?
10am: Check-in w/ID (see ‘Check-In / Ticket Pick-Up’)
10am – 7:30pm: Tented tailgate party w/bottomless beer, catered food, live entertainment (’till kickoff).
2:30pm – 6pm (with game tickets): UGA @ LSU, Go Dawgs!
2:30pm – 7:30pm EST (without game tickets): Game viewing begins on-site at the tailgate (bottomless beer ends, cash bars available for purchase).
> WHERE IS THE TAILGATE LOCATION IN BATON ROUGE?
LSU Golf Course (on campus under the giant tents)
3519 Gourrier Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
> CAN I BRING MY COOLER / ALCOHOL INTO THE TAILGATE?
No, unfortunately the catering company we are contracting through do not allow outside beverages to be brought in. Coolers can be left outside the tailgate perimeter.
> WILL THERE BE RESTROOMS ON THE BUS & AT THE TAILGATE?
Yes, all buses are equipped with a lavatory on board and numerous port-a-lets will be on-site at the tailgate as well.
> WILL THERE BE SEATING AT THE TAILGATE?
Yes, there will be numerous large tables with seating throughout the day.
> WILL THERE BE SECURITY THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
Yes, private security as well as off-duty police officers have been hired in New Orleans + Baton Rouge to ensure everyone’s safety.
> WHAT FOOD WILL BE SERVED?
The catered gameday food will be cajun themed and include: chicken and sausage jambalaya, pulled pork sliders, marinated vegetable pasta salad, corn mauque chox and mini meat pies. Food will be served ~10:30am (on bus arrival) – ~1:30pm.
The food will be catered by Walk-Ons and they have a location across the street from the golf course for any who would like to purchase additional food.
> WHAT ALCOHOL WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE TAILGATE?
Bottomless Bud Light + Tin Roof beers will be served up until kickoff. Throughout the entirety of the day + game viewing, liquor / mixers and craft beers will be available for purchase.
*All liquor drinks (Titos, Crown, Don Julio, Captain, Tangueray) served will be DOUBLES ONLY to maximize efficiency.
> WILL THERE BE ANY CREDIT / CASH RESTRICTIONS?
Yes. All bars will be CASH ONLY and we will have ATMs on-site.
> HOW DO WE GET TO CAMPUS / STADIUM FROM THE TAILGATE?
The Golf Course is on LSU Campus, just south of the stadium.
You can view campus map here: LSU Campus Map (Dawg Days tailgate is located on Golf Course by Lot 408 on the south of the map).
> DOES THIS INCLUDE A GAME TICKET?
We wish! Since we know a lot of people looking forward to the trip won’t have game tickets, we’ll have TVs throughout and play the game at the tailgate.
> CAN ANYONE JOIN THIS EVENT?
No, this is exclusive to Dawg Days Tailgate Only attendees and a 21+ event.