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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2 GUIDE TO GAME DAY 8 PARKING INFO 10 GAME DAY PARKING 11 PROHIBITED ITEMS 12 SHUTTLES AND RIDE-SHARING 13 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 Dawn to Dusk | Arboretum (Alumni Drive east of Kroger Field) Take a stroll on the 2.1 mile paved walkway meandering through Kentucky’s official state botanical garden. The path includes “Walk across Kentucky,” an educational exploration of the various specimens of trees, shrubs, grasses, and other plant life native to one of the seven physiographic regions of Kentucky. Kids of all ages will love the Kentucky Children’s Garden. For more information, visit www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum/. 6 a.m. – 12 midnight | Johnson Student Recreation Center (South Campus, Complex Drive) Families are welcome to tour UK’s state-of-the-art recreation facility, which features a climbing wall, multi-purpose gymnasium, four-lane elevated jogging track, aerobics studios, racquetball courts, and more. Families are invited to work out with their students (valid UK student ID required; guests must be at least 14 years old and show a photo ID). 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | UK Visitor Center (Main Building) Stop by the Visitor Center to get information about campus and Lexington. All are welcome to take a guided tour while visiting campus, but reservations for tours are required. Call 859-257-3595 or visit www.uky.edu/ VisitorCenter for a tour schedule and more information. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau (401 West Main Street downtown) Get information about the wide variety of activities Lexington has to offer. Pick up copies of Lexington’s Visitor Planning Guide and maps of driving and walking tours. Check out www.visitlex.com or call 1-800-845-3959 or 859-233-7299 for more great information about Lexington. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Kentucky Horse Park (4089 Iron Works Pike) The Kentucky Horse Park lives up to its reputation as the place to get close to horses! Home to many different breeds, large and small, the park introduces you to the world of the horse. Experience the behind- the-scenes sights and sounds of a real working horse farm as you explore the grounds. Kentucky Horse Park tickets include admission to the world-renowned International Museum of the Horse, the American Saddlebred Museum, a Horse-Drawn Tour, and equine presentations throughout the day. For ticket prices and visitor information, visit http:// kyhorsepark.com. 11 a.m. | Live Horse Racing at Historic Keeneland (Keeneland is located off Versailles Road across from Blue Grass Airport.) Attending races at Keeneland is a favorite pastime in Lexington! Bring the whole family to enjoy the horses, pageantry, and tradition! Gates open at 11 a.m., and post time for the first race is 1:05 p.m. Races run throughout the day approximately every half hour. General admission is $5 per person; children 12 and under are admitted free. Other seating options are available. For more information on planning your Keeneland day, visit www.keeneland.com. 12 noon – 8 p.m. | The Art Museum at UK (Located in the Singletary Center for the Arts) Visit the Art Museum to see the museum’s permanent collection – works of art from a rich variety of times and places are on view at all times. The collection includes significant examples of painting, sculpture, works on paper, and photography. Visitors can also enjoy our sculpture garden, directly outside the museum’s entrance. 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Family Weekend Welcome (W.T. Young Library) Kick off Family Weekend with a stop at the William T. Young Library to pick up the official Family Weekend Guide. Enjoy Kentucky cuisine, grab some giveaways, take a family photo in our photo booth, and learn more about UK and Lexington at the resource fair and at the Faculty and Family Gatherings, where UK faculty members will share their expertise on topics of local interest! This year Family Weekend is being held the same weekend as UK’s Homecoming! Hosted in conjunction with the UK Alumni Association, the UK Parent and Family Association is excited to welcome students, families, and alumni to this fun, free event!
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Big Blue Pantry Food Drive (W.T. Young Library) Help support students in need – donate to the Big Blue Pantry! The Big Blue Pantry serves UK students experiencing food insecurity by distributing non-perishable food items. Bring a canned good, a jar of peanut butter, or a monetary donation to the Family Weekend Welcome and receive a UK t-shirt (while supplies last). For more information about the Big Blue Pantry, email [email protected]. 2 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Lexington Night Market (700 block of Bryan Avenue off North Limestone) Held the first Friday of every month from April to December, the Night Market is a free pop-up open-air market featuring food, live music, art, and a variety of vendors. 7 p.m. | UK Volleyball vs. University of Alabama (Memorial Coliseum) Cheer on the volleyball team as they take on Alabama! As a special treat for Family Weekend guests, any UK student wishing to bring their family to the game can get four guests in for free in addition to the regular free student admission (with a valid UK student ID). Additional tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children. Tickets are general admission and may be purchased by calling the Wildcat Ticket Office at 1-800-928-2287 or at the ticket office prior to, or on the day of, the game. Visit www.ukathletics.com for more information. 7 p.m. | Late Night Film Series: The Hitman’s Bodyguard (Memorial Hall) The world’s top bodyguard gets a new client, a hit man who must testify at the International Court of Justice. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial on time. Free for students and families. (Rated R, 1 hr. 58 min.) 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) | UK Opera Theatre presents La Traviata (Singletary Center for the Arts) La Traviata is one of the cornerstones of the operatic repertory. The score is littered with fantastic tunes that are now wildly famous (even those who aren’t at all operatically versed will know many of the arias from countless TV ads) but beyond that it is the coherence of the whole piece that makes it a masterpiece. Individual tickets are available at www.etix.com or by calling the Singletary Center Ticket Office at 859-257-4929. For more information, visit http://finearts.uky.edu/singletary-center. 8 p.m. | NPHC Homecoming Step Show (Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short Street) Join members of the “Divine Nine” historically African-American fraternities and sororities as they seek to share the heritage of NPHC organizations through step show performances that you will not soon forget. Participating NPHC organizations include: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. | MacAdam Student Observatory (Top of Parking Structure #2 across from Young Library) Take a tour of the $1 million MacAdam Student Observatory. Families will have a chance to gaze at stars and planets through the observatory’s robotic 20” telescope (weather permitting). Images of galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae (taken from the center of a city of 200,000+), along with information about our outreach programs can be found at www.pa.uky.edu/observatory. 10 p.m. | Late Night Film Series: Love and Mercy (Memorial Hall) In the 1960s, Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson struggles with emerging psychosis as he attempts to craft his avant-garde pop masterpiece. In the 1980s, he is a broken, confused man under the 24-hour watch of shady therapist Dr. Eugene Landy. (Rated PG-13, 2 hrs. 1 min.) UNIQUELY LEXINGTON Lexington is known as the Horse Capital of the World. The Bluegrass Region is also home to a rich history, tradition, and a beautiful landscape of rolling hills. Here are a few exciting things to experience that are uniquely Lexington. Explore Lexington’s past by visiting places such as Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate; the Mary Todd Lincoln House; the Hunt-Morgan House; Waveland; and the Latrobe House. For more information about visiting these historic homes, go to www.visitlex.com/idea/historic-homes.php.
Help uphold the tradition of horses in Lexington and visit one (or a few!) of Lexington’s horse farms. There are 450 horse farms in Lexington where you can see the world’s most fabulous barns, get up-close-and-personal with Kentucky Derby winners, or discover an exciting variety of horse breeds. To learn more about scheduling a tour, visit www.visitlex.com/idea/horse-farms.php. Explore the scenic beauty of Horse Farm Country with the Bluegrass Country Driving Tour. Call 1-800-845-3959 or visit www.visitlex.com/driving-tours.php to learn more and have a map mailed to your house.
3 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Keeneland Breakfast with the Works (Keeneland is located off Versailles Road across from Blue Grass Airport.) Every Saturday during the race meeting, experience the sunrise, sights, and sounds of Keeneland at our popular Breakfast with the Works program. Watch world- famous Thoroughbreds as they work out in preparation for their next big race; listen to trackside commentary and find out more about the art of horse training and exercising; enjoy a delicious breakfast with your family in the Equestrian Dining Room for $7 (children 3 and under eat free); and participate in free children’s activities and live demonstrations until 9 a.m. Reservations are not taken or needed for Breakfast with the Works. For more information on planning your Keeneland day, visit www.keeneland.com. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Lexington Farmers Market (Cheapside Park) Enjoy a morning visit to downtown Lexington, and check out fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, jams and jellies, honey, Kentucky specialties, and more. For more information, visit www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com. 8 a.m. – 12 noon | UK Visitor Center *For details, please see page 2. 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | UK College of Engineering Pancake Breakfast (Raymond Student Commons in the Ralph G. Anderson Building) Engineering students and their families are invited to a free pancake breakfast featuring exhibits from departments and student organizations as well as an opportunity to meet the dean of the college and professors. Register for the breakfast online at www.engr.uky.edu/pancake or call 859-257-8827. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. | UK College of Communication and Information Breakfast Social (Grehan Building) All families and students are invited to join us for a breakfast social to meet faculty and advisors and learn about upcoming classes, student activities and organizations, internships, and study abroad opportunities. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Johnson Student Recreation Center *For details, please see page 2. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Kentucky Horse Park *For details, please see page 2. 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Education Abroad Information Session
(W.T. Young Library, Multipurpose Room B-108C) Learn about the different opportunities abroad for your student – including study, intern, research, service, and teach abroad programs. What’s the value of education abroad? How much does it cost? How does it all work? Get answers to these questions and more. For more information, email Amaya DeVicente at [email protected]. 10 a.m. | UK College of Nursing Information Session (315-T College of Nursing Building, 751 Rose Street) Find out what it’s REALLY like to be a nursing student. We’ll start promptly at 10 a.m. with an information session, before departing on a tour of the college for a chance to see labs and areas off-limits to the general public. Call (859) 323-5108 or email [email protected] for more information. 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | College of Education Breakfast Tailgate
(Taylor Education Building front lawn) There will be music, food, games, and more! Come and hang out with our entire college family and our alumni as we celebrate the great past, present, and future of our college. Afterwards, we’ll all head to the football game and cheer on our Wildcats!!!
4 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau *For details, please see page 2. 11 a.m. | Live Horse Racing at Historic Keeneland *For details, please see page 2. 12 noon – 5 p.m. | The Art Museum at UK *For details, please see page 2.
1 5p.m. (2 2 hours before kick-off) | Family Weekend Tent Party
(Tent located at the corner of University Drive and Cooper Drive on Pieratt Fields – also known as Johnson Center Fields) As we get ready to watch the Cats take on Missouri, enjoy a delicious meal, caricature artists, inflatables, Crank and Boom ice cream, giveaways, and more! This is the only place to get the official Family Weekend 2017 t-shirt! There will be something for Wildcat fans of all ages! Even if you are not attending the game, you are welcome to attend. Tickets are $25 per person. All attendees (including students and children) must have a ticket for admission.
You are encouraged to purchase tickets at your earliest convenience. The Parent and Family Association cannot guarantee availability; ticket availability is limited by the capacity of the tents. This event has sold out in recent years. Tickets will beSOLD available online at www.uky.edu/familyweekendtix OUT starting Friday, August 18. Tickets must be purchased in advance by 4 p.m. on September 15, 2017 (pending availability); no refunds will be issued after this date. Tent party tickets will not be available for sale at the tent.
7:30 p.m. | UK Football vs. Missouri (Kroger Field) Tickets for Family Weekend guests are available beginning July 11 at 9 a.m. ET by calling the UK Ticket Office at 800-928-2287, or online at http://bit.ly/FamilyWkndTix. Guest tickets are priced at the group rate and are $40 or $50 based on seating location and availability. Tickets will also be available for $5 for UK students. Please reference “Family Weekend” when calling. You are encouraged to purchase tickets at your earliest convenience. Given the high demand for UK athletic tickets, the Parent and Family Association and UK Athletics Department cannot guarantee availability. For complete game day information, visit www.ukathletics. com/gameday. You’ll find information on shuttles from campus and downtown, parking, disability services, stadium regulations, and more. Go Cats!
LOOKING FOR FALL FUN? Lexington is a great place to celebrate the best of fall! Family fun awaits at three of Lexington’s favorite farms and orchards hosting fall festivals from mid-September through the end of October.
Stop by Evans Orchard for yummy treats, pumpkin picking, apples, pears, and more. They are open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and on Sundays from 12 noon – 5:30 p.m. Learn more at www.evansorchard.com. The Eckert’s-Boyd Orchard Fall Festival boasts hayrides, food, farm animals, and a corn maze. Their hours are Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 noon – 5:30 p.m. Visit them online at http://www.eckerts. com/versailles/.
Bi-Water Farm’s AutumnFest features a five-acre corn maze, spooky farmhouse, pumpkins, lots of fresh produce, and more! Their hours are Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sundays from 12 noon – 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.biwaterfarm.com.
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Dawn to Dusk | Arboretum *For details, please see page 2. 8:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Tour of the Bluegrass & a Taste of the Kentucky Doughnut Trail (Bus will pick up in the Scott Street parking lot across from the Taylor Education Building and Dickey Hall) Take a driving tour with your family through the Kentucky Bluegrass and stop to visit some of Lexington’s most iconic locations including a behind-the-scenes tour of Keeneland (www.keeneland.com), a tour of Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm (www.oldfriendsequine.org), a driving tour of horse country, and a driving tour of historic downtown Lexington. Can’t decide between the Tour of the Bluegrass and A Taste of the Kentucky Doughnut Trail? You don’t have to! While you are touring, enjoy samples of doughnuts from bakeries around Lexington and vote on your favorite. The tour will pick up passengers in the Scott Street parking lot across from the Taylor Education Building and Dickey Hall at 8:45 a.m. and will drop off passengers in the sameSOLD location at 12 p.m. ParkingOUT will also be available in the Scott Street parking lot. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online at www.uky.edu/familyweekendtix. Tickets must be purchased in advance by 4 p.m. on September 15 (pending availability); no refunds will be issued after this date. Tickets will not be available for sale at the event. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Kentucky Horse Park *For details, please see page 2. 10 a.m. – 12 noon | A Taste of the Kentucky Doughnut Trail (Boone Center, corner of Rose St. and Columbia Ave.) In 2012, The New York Times article “Twists and Turns along a Kentucky Doughnut Trail” brought well-deserved publicity to many of the region’s fine doughnut purveyors and introduced the country to one of Kentucky’s sweetest secrets. Now we are bringing the Kentucky Doughnut Trail to you! Join us and the AcoustiKats, UK’s men acapella group (www.youtube.com/user/acoustikatsofficial) to sample doughnuts from some of our favorite local bakeries, including North Lime Coffee & Donuts, Spalding’s Bakery, Magee’s Bakery, Donut Days Bakery, and Doughdaddy’s Doughnuts; then vote for your favorite! Tickets to A Taste of the Kentucky Doughnut Trail are $12 per person. Tickets will be available online at www.uky.edu/familyweekendtix starting Friday, August 18. Tickets must be purchasedSOLD in advance by 4 p.m. onOUT September 15 (pending availability); no refunds will be issued after this date. Tickets will not be available for sale at the event.
6 10 a.m. – 12 noon | See the Sun! (Outside the Boone Center, corner of Rose St. and Columbia Ave.) The sun is mostly hydrogen. When you look at the sun exclusively in the color of ionized hydrogen, you see things that cannot be seen with simple white-light filters. You are invited to join the Department of Physics and Astronomy and see the sun, weather permitting, using a special telescope that is designed to do one thing only: to safely observe the sun in a single color. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Lexington Farmers Market (Southland Drive) Enjoy a morning visit to check out fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, jams and jellies, honey, Kentucky specialties, and more. For more information, visit www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com. 11 a.m. – 12 midnight | Johnson Student Recreation Center *For details, please see page 2. 11 a.m. | Live Horse Racing at Historic Keeneland *For details, please see page 2. 12 noon – 2 p.m. | Sunday Lunch at Historic Spindletop Hall
(Spindletop Hall, 3414 Ironworks Pike) Join UK administrators and faculty for a delicious Sunday lunch at historic Spindletop, UK’s private club for faculty, staff, and alumni. An adult meal is $22. Children 12 and under dine for $14. Tickets will be available online at www.uky.edu/familyweekendtix starting Friday, August 18. Tickets must be purchased in advance by 4 p.m. on September 15 (pending availability); no refunds will be issued after this date. Tickets will not be available for sale at theSOLD event. Business casual dressOUT is appropriate; no denim please. Lunch will be served from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. Tickets will not be available for sale at the event. For more information on Spindletop, visit www. spindletophall.org. 12 noon – 5 p.m. | The Art Museum at UK *For details, please see page 2. 2 p.m. | UK Volleyball vs. Auburn (Memorial Coliseum) Cheer on the volleyball team as they take on Auburn! As a special treat for Family Weekend guests, any UK student wishing to bring their family to the game can get four guests in for free in addition to the regular free student admission (with a valid UK student ID). Additional tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children. Tickets are general admission and may be purchased by calling the Wildcat Ticket Office at 1-800-928-2287 or at the ticket office prior to, or on the day of, the game. Visit www.ukathletics.com for more information. 2 p.m. | UK Men’s Soccer vs. South Carolina (The Bell Soccer Complex) Cheer on the men’s soccer team as they take on South Carolina! As a special treat for Family Weekend guests, any UK student wishing to bring their family to the game can get four guests in for free in addition to the regular free student admission (with a valid UK student ID). Additional tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children. Tickets are general admission and may be purchased by calling the Wildcat Ticket Office at 1-800-928-2287 or at the ticket office prior to, or on the day of, the game. Visit www.ukathletics.com for more information. 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) | UK Opera Theatre presents La Traviata *For details, please see page 3.
7 GUIDE TO GAME DAY
Clear Bag Policy
Each fan will be permitted to carry one large clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a 12” x 6” x 12” clear bag – plus a small clutch that does not exceed 4.5” x 6.5”. The small clutch allows privacy for small personal items and is also easily searched.
*Complete information about the policy can be found at UKathletics.com/clearbag. Fans with questions about the policy can email [email protected] or call 859-218-3716.
Chair Backs Complimentary Water
Personal chair backs are permitted as long as they are Complimentary water will be available to fans throughout 18in or smaller in width. both the lower and upper concourse of Kroger Field. Four large water tanks will be located on both the lower Chair backs may also be rented on a game-by-game and upper concourse that fans will be able to use to basis for $10 at Kroger Field. Quantities are limited fill cups that will be provided. With these new tanks, and are only available while supplies last. Sales will concession stands will no longer offer complimentary begin when gates open, and end when sold out or at water. the end of the first quarter. They are available on the lower concourse at Gates 1, 4 & 9 and on the upper concourse above gates 1, 4 & 9. Disability Services
Non-reserved disabled lot located at the corner of Cooper Drive Tailgate & Parking University Drive and Farm Road – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED UNTIL LOT IS FULL. $30 per vehicle. Tailgate setups and vehicle parking may begin no earlier than 12 noon on Fridays prior to game day. Beginning SHUTTLE: Begins two hours before kickoff. Drop off point is at 12 noon on Friday, two vehicles will be permitted to Gate 9. Return shuttles begin at the end of the 3rd quarter and continue until 30 minutes after the end of the game. A limited parallel-park outside/along painted 6’ restraining line, mobility cart shuttle is available from Gate 9 to any other gate within each designated tailgate area. Vehicles will be outside of Kroger Field. restricted from parking in any water retention ditches, CHECK WITH GUEST SERVICES DESK: flood areas, sidewalks, and otherwise marked off areas. Outside of Gates 1, 4, 9 & 12; Inside on the lower concourse near sections 6, 16, 26 & 36; On the upper concourse near sections 206 & 226.
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Elevators
Public, Disabled & Corner Suites: Located inside Gates 5, 8, 13, 16
Game Day Assistance
Game Day Assistance enables you to start a conversation with UK Athletics staff. Whether you need parking information or location of specific stadium services, Game Day Assistance makes it simple and easy.
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Guest Services
University of Kentucky Athletics strives to ensure a positive game day experience for all fans. While inside Kroger Field, Guest Service Desks are available to assist you with questions or concerns you may have while attending a game. Outside of Gates 1, 4, 9 & 12; Inside on the lower concourse near sections 6, 16, 26 & 36; on the upper concourse near sections 206 & 226.
Interior Guest Services locations open two hours prior to kick-off when gates open and remain open until the stadium is clear of all spectators. Exterior Guest Services locations open 5 hours prior to the event start.
Guest Service locations inside Kroger Field provide:
• Brochures containing maps, diagrams, and other important game day information • Assistance with location of seats, restrooms, ATM’s, and other areas of Kroger Field • Lost-child wristbands - parents may wristband their children and register contact information with guest services to facilitate a quick recovery of lost children, should the situation arise. • Any and all questions or concerns regarding game day experiences.
Guest Services staff including ushers, ticket takers and security officers are available to assist guests throughout the duration of the event.
9 PARKING INFO
More than 40,000 people a day visit the University of Kentucky – even more on weekends with special events like football games or Family Weekend. While parking lots are spread throughout campus, please realize that you may have to park a short walk from your destination and allow extra time.
– Most employee lots and student commuter lots are accessible and available on weekends, with the exception of lots surrounding Kroger Field and on Sports Center Drive. Permits are not required after 3:30 p.m. Friday afternoons until 5 a.m. Monday mornings in many North and Central Campus E (employee) and C (commuter) lots.
– Signs are posted at the entrance of each lot to make you aware of parking regulations and any permit requirements.
– Do not park in R (residential) lots.
– Spaces for visitors with disabilities are located throughout campus in close proximity to entrances of university buildings. These spaces, however, typically require an ADA accessible permit issued by UK Transportation Services (TS) or a gate attendant. During Family Weekend only, TS will allow use of state-issued ADA accessible permits. If you need assistance with locating accessible parking, please contact TS at 859-257-5757 or toll-free at 800-441-0555. You can contact them via email at [email protected]
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ON-CAMPUS GAME DAY PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
– ROSE STREET GARAGE (PS #2) Students and employees who park in the Kroger *Distance from Kroger Field: .8 miles (approx. 16 minutes walking) Field parking lots (Red, Blue, Orange, Greg Page Cost: Free Overflow Lot and the Soccer/Softball Complex Location: 538 Rose Street 40506 (entrance on Hilltop Lots), in the Sports Center Garage (PS #7) or in Avenue); adjacent to W.T. Young Library the Sports Center Lots must move their vehicles before 7 a.m. on the days of home football games. – KENTUCKY CLINIC GARAGE (PS #3) Students and employees who park in the Kroger *Distance from Kroger Field: .9 miles (approx. 18 minutes walking) Field Green Lot must relocate prior to 10 p.m. Cost: Free the night before home football games. Location: 140 Huguelet Avenue 40536 (Kentucky Clinic) Parking at Kroger Field is reserved for season Details: Spaces marked “Twilight Clinic” are reserved for ticket holders with permits. Kentucky Clinic patients. – PRESS AVENUE GARAGE (PS #6) Visitors are encouraged to utilize shuttles due to *Distance from Kroger Field: 1.2 miles (approx. 24 minutes walking) the limited nature of non-reserved parking on or near campus. Cost: Free Location: 721 Press Avenue 40506 (corner of Virginia Avenue)
11 PROHIBITED ITEMS
NOT PERMITTED inside: WELCOME inside: • Outside food and drinks, including alcoholic • BOTTLE OF WATER Unopened, smaller than beverages one liter • Weapons • PERSONAL CHAIR BACKS Maximum width 18 • Portable heaters & combustibles inches • Glass, aluminum containers and ice chests • BAGS One per person, must be clear and • Artificial noisemakers, irritants and laser pointers not exceed 12 x 6 x 12; all bags are subject to • All illegal substances, tobacco products and search electronic cigarettes • STROLLERS Small collapsible style that fits • Large bags under a stadium seat; strollers are subject to • Pets search • Unmanned aircrafts • CAMERA LENSES Maximum length 6 inches; • Inflatables no detachable lenses • Poles, extensions or selfie sticks • SERVICE ANIMALS Accompanied by guests • Backpacks with disabilities or a trainer • Purses larger than a clutch that are not clear
NOTES: *Umbrellas may be brought to the stadium but may not be opened in the seating areas. *For security reasons, all persons entering Kroger Field are subject to search. Arrive early and bring as few personal items as possible.
TOBACCO-FREE POLICY TRAFFIC The use of all tobacco products and electronic cigarettes is Tune in to 1700AM on your radio for prohibited inside and outside on the University of Kentucky traffic information. campus, including Kroger Field and surrounding parking lots.
12 SHUTTLES AND RIDE-SHARING
Ride-Sharing UK Athletics has worked with Lyft and Uber to establish a ride-sharing pickup and drop-off point on football game days. The loading and unloading zone is located on Sports Center Drive near the Woodland Glen dorms. Lyft and Uber drivers should proceed down Huguelet Drive, right on University Drive, left on Complex Drive and left on Sports Center Drive to pick up passengers, then right on Woodland Avenue after pickup.
Shuttles UK Football Express - Campus Route (Provided by Lextran) – Cost: $2 per person, one-way. Exact change appreciated.
PRE-GAME DETAILS *BEGINS 2 HOURS PRIOR TO KICK-OFF AND IS SUSPENDED 30 MINUTES AFTER KICK-OFF Shuttles will pick up at three locations throughout campus: 1 - At the corner of Rose St. and Huguelet, servicing Parking Structures #2 and #3. 2 - In front of the KY Clinic off Nicholasville Road, servicing the Visitor RV lot. 3 - Just outside of Parking Structure #6 Shuttles will drop off at the corner of Cooper Dr. and University Dr. adjacent to Parking Structure #1 northwest of Kroger Field
POST-GAME DETAILS *BEGINS AT THE START OF THE 4TH QUARTER AND ENDS 1 HOUR POST-GAME Shuttle will pick up at the corner of Cooper Dr. and University Dr. adjacent to Parking Structure #1 northwest of Kroger Field Shuttle will drop off at three locations throughout campus: 1 - At the corner of Rose St. and Huguelet, servicing Parking Structures #2 and #3. 2 - In front of the KY Clinic off Nicholasville Road, servicing the Visitor RV lot. 3 - Just outside of Parking Structure #6
13 UK Football Express - Downtown Route (Provided by Lextran) – Cost: $5 per person, one-way. Exact change appreciated.
PRE-GAME DETAILS *BEGINS 3 HOURS PRIOR TO KICK-OFF AND IS SUSPENDED 30 MINUTES AFTER KICK-OFF Shuttle will pick up at the following locations: Shops at Civic Center; 430 W. Vine (tickets available for purchase at this location) Lextran Transit Center; 150 E. Vine (tickets available for purchase at this location) Chatham’s; Woodland/High/Maxwell Shuttle will drop off at the corner of Cooper Dr. and University Dr. adjacent to Parking Structure #1 northwest of Kroger Field
POST-GAME DETAILS *BEGINS AT THE START OF THE 4TH QUARTER AND ENDS 1 HOUR POST-GAME Begins at the start of the 4th Quarter and ends 1 hour post-game Shuttle will pick up at the corner of University Drive and Complex Drive. Shuttle will drop off at the following locations: Shops at Civic Center; 430 W. Vine LexTran Transit Center; 200 W. Vine Chatham’s; Woodland/High/Maxwell
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