Publish Date November / December 2009
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Where can you go see an AC/DC concert, Party on a Yacht, see dogs dressed like alligators, men sporting mullets, and trick or treat with your kids? “The Worlds Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party”, that’s where. Oh by the way did I mention a 94 year old rivalry and a little football game between the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs.

Every year on the last weekend in October 100,000 plus fans of the Hungry Dawgs and Fightin Gators make a pilgrimage from points across the globe to converge on the St Johns River in a border town known as Jacksonville. (Did you know the St Johns River is the only river in the U.S. that flows north) This jumbo gathering has weathered world wars, depressions, recessions, presidential impeachments and many a lopsided butt whoopins. In 1942 Georgia actually beat Florida 75-0. Never the less these devout fans keep coming back to one of the world’s greatest tailgate parties if not maybe “The Greatest”. It is really amazing how many people come to this event and never even go to the game.

To truly understand the magnitude of this event I am going to try and break it down by the three totally unique tailgating experiences that you can enjoy at this game. There is the traditional “Game Day in the Parking Lot” tailgate, The “RV City” party for five days tailgate, and the truly impressive “Party on your Yacht in the Marina” tailgate.