The season opening game between the 2021 National Champion Georgia Bulldogs and the Oregon Ducks will be shown on the giant screen of Toccoa’s Historic Ritz Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 3:30 p.m.
Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. and the game watching party is presented by the Friends of the Ritz and the Northeast Georgia Mountains Chapter of the UGA Alumni Association. A $10 donation is requested, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the University of Georgia Foundation to support student scholarships.
UGA Alumni and friends are encouraged to reserve their seats by visiting the Historic Ritz Theatre website at https://www.ritztheatretoccoa.com/. Donations may also be made the day of the event at the door.
Food trucks and vendor booths are planned for the parking lot beside the Ritz. Beer and wine concessions are available from the theatre as well as local establishments within Toccoa’s entertainment district.
“This will be a fun way to kick-off the season after winning the 2021 National Championship.” said Mark Elam, event director for the Northeast Georgia Mountains Alumni Chapter. Elam also serves on the board of directors for Friends of the Ritz. “As an alumni chapter, we hold various events and game watching parties throughout the year in northeast Georgia. This is our first time at the Ritz and we hope to have a festive, gameday atmosphere right here in downtown Toccoa.”
In addition to food trucks there will be a UGA Alumni Association booth where attendees can pick up free UGA items. For more information about the event please contact the Ritz Theatre.