Gamecock Block Party moved to Gamecock Village

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Due to rain in the forecast on Saturday morning, the Gamecock Block Party at Founders Park sponsored by Palmetto Shirt Company will move to Gamecock Village prior to the Garnet & Black Spring Game. Gamecock Park parking lots will open at 3 p.m. and are first-come, first served. Gamecock Village will open at 3:30 p.m.
 
Fans can stop by the Palmetto Shirt Company tent inside Gamecock Village to check out its selection of merchandise available for purchase, inflatable games will be available for kids and the 2022 Gamecock football poster will be available for pickup. 
 
The Cocky Trot 5K and Fun Run/Walk is still scheduled for 9 a.m. with packet pickup beginning at 7:30 a.m. in Gamecock Village and Game 3 of baseball’s series vs. Ole Miss is still set for 1 p.m. The first 100 fans to stop by the Guest Services Kiosk behind home plate at Saturday’s baseball game will receive a free t-shirt courtesy of Palmetto Shirt Company. 
 
Check out Saturday’s Big Gamecock Weekend schedule as well as the Garnet & Black Spring Game timeline below.
 
Big Gamecock Weekend Events for Saturday
9 a.m. – Cocky Trot 5K & Fun Run/Walk
9 a.m. – Track & Field Gamecock Invitational
11 a.m. – Beach Volleyball vs. Florida Gulf Coast
1 p.m. – Baseball vs. Ole Miss
3 p.m. – Beach Volleyball vs. Georgia State
7 p.m. – Garnet & Black Spring Game
 
Garnet & Black Spring Game timeline
3 p.m. – Gamecock Park lots open at 3 p.m. (free)
3:30 p.m. – Gamecock Village opens at 3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – LMC Fair Park opens at 4 p.m. ($10 per vehicle)
5:05 p.m. – Gamecock Walk
After Gamecock Walk – Patrick Davis concert begins and ends at 6:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – Williams-Brice Stadium gates open
6 p.m. – Alumni Flag Football Game begins
7 p.m. – Garnet & Black Spring Game kickoff
After Garnet & Black Spring game – Fireworks show in Williams-Brice Stadium