Gamecock Central Kickoff Party schedule
As Gamecock Nation prepares for season three of the Shane Beamer era, Gamecock Central and Steel Hands Brewing can’t wait to welcome South Carolina fans everywhere to the 2023 Gamecock Central Kickoff Party at Steel Hands Brewing!
The event will feature live music from Camden native and University of South Carolina graduate Patrick Davis and His Midnight Choir plus appearances from former football players, Gamecock-related giveaways and maybe even a few special guest appearances!
As always, the on-stage portion of our event is FREE to everyone but VIP tickets are also sold for special perks, including the chance to meet current South Carolina student-athletes.
Below is a rough outline of the schedule of events, as well as parking info and VIP perk info. As always, times and guests are subject to change.
As always, this event would not be possible without the support of our awesome sponsors! Please support them as a thanks for them supporting us!!
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Event schedule
NOON
Sandstorm Lager Officially goes on sale
1:00
VIP Tent Opens
2:00
South Carolina football student-athletes arrive in VIP section (2:00-3:30) (VIP ONLY)
Juice Wells
Dakereon Joyner
Nick Gargiulo
LaNorris Sellers
Nyck Harbor
Debo Williams
DQ Smith
Nick Emmanwori
Mitch Jeter
Jordan Strachan
Marcellas Dial
3:00
Cocky and the Cheerleaders arrive (3:00-5:00)
(NOTE: Sir Big Spur arrives around 5:30)
3:30
South Carolina baseball and women’s soccer student-athletes arrive in VIP section (3:30-5:00)
Cat Barry
Taylor Fox
Hallie Meadows
4:00
On-Stage Portion Begins
Emcee Kendall Smith
Q&A with Women’s Soccer student-athletes
Jeremy Smith of Garnet Trust
South Carolina men’s soccer coach Tony Annan
Prize giveaways including two free tickets to a football game and Spencer Rattler signed mini-helmet
South Carolina Football Season Preview – Gamecock Central Roundtable and fan Q&A with Collyn Taylor, Mike Uva, and Chris Clark
Q&A with South Carolina baseball’s Gavin Casas
7:00
Live music on stage begins
Michael Haney
Lauren Jenkins
Blake Weinbach
Patrick Davis & his Midnight Choir (8:30)
VIP TICKET PERKS:
- VIP areas to include tented reserved spaces and close proximity to the Stage + our New Beer Garden Area (High Top Tables, Bar Stool Seating and limited Lounge Seating areas) + access to air-conditioned steel shed
- Opportunity to meet and talk with South Carolina student-athletes
- Steel Hands Craft Beer VIP Bar with private Steel Hands Bartender to include a selection of ice cold craft beers on tap – 16oz pours.
- Gamecock Bourbon Society VIP Bar with private Bartender featuring specialty cocktails sponsored by RNDC including FIRST DRINK FREE!
- Complimentary Light Appetizers(served from 6-8PM) *First-come, first-served; There will be a food service station in our New Beer Garden and Catered Appetizers under our VIP Tented area
- Complimentary early afternoon meal from Firehouse Subs!
- (4) Craft Beer Tickets per VIP ticket (Cash bar available after tickets)Special Guest appearances!
- Free Gamecock Central hat
