This will be your first chance to secure the 2026 schedule poster as well as autographs from our football student-athletes! The team will arrive around 3:00 p.m. for an approximately one hour autograph signing.

Please note that our student-athletes will only be able to sign the official schedule poster.

We’ll have activities for the whole family including:

• Pictures with Cocky and Sir Big Spur throughout the afternoon
• A big screen showing the latest golf action
• Bounce House, Football Toss and Football Kick inflatables
• Cornhole
• Hoop Columbia – a mobile, arcade-style basketball trailer
• An airbrush face painter and a balloon artist

Be sure to stop by our Gameday Store Pop-up Shop along Greene Street to get the latest Gamecock Gear!

There will be a wide array of food and drink options for fans to enjoy throughout the afternoon, with dedicated selling points for beer including the Blue Moon Airstream located near the Greene Street stage.

The Golden Spur – The official restaurant of the University of South Carolina will open at 11 a.m. serving timeless American classics. Be sure to try their special Soft Shell Crab Sandwich. Check out their full menu

Food Trucks – Pay a visit to one of our food trucks for a quick bite

• The Coop – Burgers and boneless wings
• Buns on the Run – Hot Dogs and Brats
• Congaree Smoke House – BBQ Sandwiches, Roasted Street Corn, pork rinds with pimento cheese
• Breakfast Jawn – Chilaquiles, Chorizo Bowl, Cheesesteak Burrito
• Kona Ice – Variety of frozen treats

Our Williams-Brice Reimagined team will be on site to answer questions about the ongoing stadium transformation and the premium offerings set to debut in 2027.

If you’re interested in season tickets or exploring ways to get involved, representatives from the Gamecock Club will also be available throughout the afternoon.

A singer-songwriter from New Jersey, currently living in Columbia, SC, Katie DeMartini is a fast-rising indie-pop artist based in South Carolina, crafting songs that feel like secret diary entries turned up loud. She’ll take the stage around 1:30 p.m. showcasing a sound that fuses the emotional core of acoustic songwriting with the punch of early 2000s punk. Delivering catchy, confessional hooks with guitar-driven grit, her music is inspired by artists like Avril Lavigne, Alanis Morissette, Olivia Rodrigo, and Gracie Abrams. Her debut album nobody’s favorite is out now.

Charlotte native, Mary English is a rising pop-country artist blending modern country with a distinct Southern perspective. A University of South Carolina alum with a  background in marketing and entertainment, Mary English has built her foundation performing across the Southeast, cultivating a loyal fanbase through both live shows and digital content. Mary English will close out the Block Party taking the stage around 2:35 p.m.

With over 20 original songs and more than 700,000 streams on Spotify, she has shared the stage with Darius Rucker and performed at the 2024 Carolina Country Music Festival—continuing to build momentum as a rising voice in country music.

A dynamic rock band known for their raw and original sound, The Saint Cecilia will take the stage around 3:40 p.m. Hailing from Costa Rica, their sound is rooted in the classic rock of the 1960s and 70s while embracing the energy and style of modern rock bands.

The Saint Cecilia has opened for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Smashing Pumpkins, performed at Austin City Limits in Texas, BottleRock in California and the Laguna Seca IndyCar Race and are currently embarking on their first official U.S. Tour. They were recently named Gibson’s Spotlight Artist of the Month. Their first single off their new album New Sensation comes out on April 15.