Same as last year, Gulf Brew schedules their event the same day as a UL home football game. October 21st.
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Same as last year, Gulf Brew schedules their event the same day as a UL home football game. October 21st.
Hopefully game is at night and they send a campus shuttle to pick my ass up.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeauCajun
October 21st is homecoming so 4pm is normally the start time.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedTails
Gulf Brew is 1-5PM…
Look, it’s “festival season” around that time, I guess. But you’d think the festivals or big events that are IN Lafayette and the university would work together on this, especially for homecoming weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeauCajun
I would think the university should take the initiative to reach out. Beau, you’re the one on here whom I truly believe is actually “in the know”. Do we know if university leaders have reached out to try to coordinate opposite weekends?
Even if it just can’t happen when we’re playing away, at least a non-homecoming game?
Just one man here. Gulf Brew has never interfered with my tailgating or football. Heck if the Cajuns had an open date I’m sure I could a better game on TV than Gulf Brew.
Troy wife is high up in the Lafayette government. You would think officials could reach out to her and coordinate some of this stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajunrunner
You would be correct. He is in the know. E-Rat proud.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajunrunner
This is why we can't put 40k in Cajun Field. Lafayette/Acadiana has plenty of entertainment to compete against. We're used to having fun. Why not move Gulf Brew to Cajun Field? I would think celebrating beer at a tailgate is a win-win.
There’s plenty of people who don’t want to go to Gulf Brew to fill Cajun Field three times over. Same on most things. IMO Lafayette metropolitan has too many people from outside the metropolitan area compared to 50 years ago. Many are non Louisiana natives. Too much free football, and nearly free. Most of the population doesn’t see us as relevant since the advent of generally agreed champions beginning at the start of BCS to the current system. Lack of bowl attendance supports this hypothesis.Quote:
Originally Posted by Louisiana84
Finally the poor marketing of the product in an antiquated stadium. Generally I don’t blame local competitors.
I guess i better make my hotel reservations now or I won't be able to stay downtown that weekend
Gulf Brew is put on by Acadiana Center for the Arts (which is downtown) and the festival is enhanced by a working relationship with downtown development authority. A board and leadership team that care about downtown first and foremost, the same way we care about UL first and foremost.Quote:
Originally Posted by Louisiana84
I doubt any DT folks will be worried about Cajun Field after being rebuffed by the performing arts center location.
Best we can do this year is toss up some signage downtown reminding people of homecoming that night. I remember last year they advertised a showing of TSAB game at ACA with VIP tickets lol.
I selfishly hope UL pushes the start time back to 6, because I really do enjoy Gulf Brew.
Perhaps that is a good reason to build an entertainment complex around Cajun Field for year round activities, festivals, etc. and things could regularly be incorporated into UL sporting events. This was proposed several years ago. Maybe time to resurrect it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Louisiana84
I would hope no one would be this petty to act on that. We are all supposed to be on the same team.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedTails
Pure speculation on my part, and probably not even a thing. Executive director of DDA is a UL alum, but their board consists of LSU grads and business owners concerned only about growth DT.Quote:
Originally Posted by ULvictory
But I do hope this is at least on Sam's radar as a potential obstacle/opportunity down the road.
I'm sure there's ways to where both parties can come together and make it work for everyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedTails
Would they really be that petty about something just a few blocks away?Quote:
Originally Posted by RedTails
Also there is a BR home game that day too so at least they didn’t schedule around that
Probably not, I regret even typing that into existence lol. Just hope both parties are communicative with each other.Quote:
Originally Posted by facelessjonmoon
Just a thought, offer a free UL football ticket to anyone who purchases a ticket to the Gulf Brew event and make sure the game is after Gulf Brew ends. Gulf Brew is from 1-5, have the game at 6 PM with those free general admission tickets, maybe, just maybe some of those attendees to the Gulf Brew will show up at the UL football game because they are already downtown and already enjoying the day.
Just a thought.
But but but how will they download itQuote:
Originally Posted by RaginDave
No paper tickets lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by RaginDave
I know you are joking here, but when you purchase the ticket for Gulf Brew they can give you a scannable QR code to go with your GB ticket.Quote:
Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView
Is it just called Gulf Brew? Not gulf brew festival?
I think the email that went out from ACA said there would be a free shuttle to Cajun Field to bring fans to the game
You're right, that is awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by jric116
"Double your fun - take advantage of University of Louisiana's Homecoming Game - also on October 21!! There will be a continuous, complimentary shuttle running between Cajun Field & Downtown Lafayette from 12:30 - 5:30pm. Geaux Cajuns!"
I'm going to park at CF, take shuttle DT, then back for the game. This is perfect.