NC State Pre-game "Tailgate" Happy Hour - USFAA RDU Chapter

[Jim Johnson]

 

Gather with fellow USF Bulls Fans ahead of the football game against NC State. We picked a happy hour, rather than set up in the parking lot, because we can't predict the weather weeks in advance.  Plus parking can be a bit of an issue, as all of the lots require pre-purchasing a permit.  

PLEASE REGISTER HERE (so we can have a headcount): https://www.usfalumni.org/ncstatepregame

The event will be hosted at Clouds Brewing downtown location (126 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603)

The USF Alumni Association - Raleigh Durham chapter welcomes all USF fans to gather and celebrate before driving to Carter-Finley Stadium for the game.

Edited August 16, 2021 by Jim Johnson

[dausfbulls11]

On 8/16/2021 at 2:34 PM, Jim Johnson said:

 

Gather with fellow USF Bulls Fans ahead of the football game against NC State. We picked a happy hour, rather than set up in the parking lot, because we can't predict the weather weeks in advance.  Plus parking can be a bit of an issue, as all of the lots require pre-purchasing a permit.  

PLEASE REGISTER HERE (so we can have a headcount): https://www.usfalumni.org/ncstatepregame

The event will be hosted at Clouds Brewing downtown location (126 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603)

The USF Alumni Association - Raleigh Durham chapter welcomes all USF fans to gather and celebrate before driving to Carter-Finley Stadium for the game.

Registered…thanks

[Jim Johnson]

@dausfbulls11 - Excellent. I am plannig to wear by BullsPen polo shirt... in case others from here attend.

[SilverBull]

9 hours ago, Jim Johnson said:

@dausfbulls11 - Excellent. I am plannig to wear by BullsPen polo shirt... in case others from here attend.

Thanks, this sounds like fun.  The Hickory Bulls branch hopes to make it and look forward to seeing everyone.  If you see what appears to be a USF Fathead moving through the crowd, don't be alarmed, it's just me.

 

[BDYZR]

Access 3
Getting to Carter-Finley Stadium can prove to be rather challenging, as both intense traffic and parking can prove to be an issue. While the Carter-Finley Stadium itself is located a reasonable distance from NC State’s main campus and downtown Raleigh, traffic can be very difficult, especially on Blue Ridge and Trinity Roads near the stadium, so give yourself plenty of time to arrive early. 

Like most college football stadiums, parking around the stadium itself requires a permit, but most lots within a half-mile of the stadium will cost you twenty dollars unless you park on the Hillsborough Street Lot, which will set you back ten dollars.  Handicap parking is available in the Westchase Lot for twenty dollars, but there is a shuttle to and from the stadium.

Speaking of shuttles, the Red Terror has complimentary bus service between various points throughout NC State’s campus, beginning two hours before kickoff, and retraces its route until 90 minutes postgame. The shuttle is a good option if you are not able to find any parking in and around NC State, which can be difficult. Other buses, including the Number 6 Wolf line, Go Triangle 100, and GoRaleigh 4, stop near Carter-Finley Stadium, but game day can affect these schedules, so go online and make sure they are running as scheduled.

Lines can be a little congested to enter the stadium, but they aren’t too problematic as there are a fair amount of gates, and the concourse is very spacious, especially behind the South end zone where you are able to see the game action as you walk around the concourse.  Accessible seating is located above the main seating areas throughout the stadium’s lower level, and restrooms are clean and well kept.

https://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/carter-finley-stadium-s400

 

[CousinRicky]

47 minutes ago, BDYZR said:

Access 3
Getting to Carter-Finley Stadium can prove to be rather challenging, as both intense traffic and parking can prove to be an issue. While the Carter-Finley Stadium itself is located a reasonable distance from NC State’s main campus and downtown Raleigh, traffic can be very difficult, especially on Blue Ridge and Trinity Roads near the stadium, so give yourself plenty of time to arrive early. 

Like most college football stadiums, parking around the stadium itself requires a permit, but most lots within a half-mile of the stadium will cost you twenty dollars unless you park on the Hillsborough Street Lot, which will set you back ten dollars.  Handicap parking is available in the Westchase Lot for twenty dollars, but there is a shuttle to and from the stadium.

Speaking of shuttles, the Red Terror has complimentary bus service between various points throughout NC State’s campus, beginning two hours before kickoff, and retraces its route until 90 minutes postgame. The shuttle is a good option if you are not able to find any parking in and around NC State, which can be difficult. Other buses, including the Number 6 Wolf line, Go Triangle 100, and GoRaleigh 4, stop near Carter-Finley Stadium, but game day can affect these schedules, so go online and make sure they are running as scheduled.

Lines can be a little congested to enter the stadium, but they aren’t too problematic as there are a fair amount of gates, and the concourse is very spacious, especially behind the South end zone where you are able to see the game action as you walk around the concourse.  Accessible seating is located above the main seating areas throughout the stadium’s lower level, and restrooms are clean and well kept.

https://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/carter-finley-stadium-s400

 

You've got a great memory or have been there multiple times. I remember traffic being a bear and just crawling (the car, not me) until we found a pay lot.  1/2 mile seems about right, maybe a bit more.

[BDYZR]

3 minutes ago, CousinRicky said:

You've got a great memory or have been there multiple times. I remember traffic being a bear and just crawling (the car, not me) until we found a pay lot.  1/2 mile seems about right, maybe a bit more.

I have no memory, but I do have google. Cheapest parking pass I can find so far is $61 on stubhub. Non permit lots appear to be anywhere from 1/2 to a mile away from the stadium. I'm just trying to get our timing down.

[Triple B]

On 8/18/2021 at 9:16 AM, BDYZR said:

Like most college football stadiums, parking around the stadium itself requires a permit, but most lots within a half-mile of the stadium will cost you twenty dollars unless you park on the Hillsborough Street Lot, which will set you back ten dollars.  Handicap parking is available in the Westchase Lot for twenty dollars, but there is a shuttle to and from the stadium.

Here's a map that identifies those lots, green with black stripes, you're referring to:

https://gopack.com/documents/2019/6/25/2019_Football_Parking_Map_040219_with_Hillsborough_2_.pdf

[Jim Johnson]

On 8/18/2021 at 10:12 AM, BDYZR said:

I have no memory, but I do have google. Cheapest parking pass I can find so far is $61 on stubhub. Non permit lots appear to be anywhere from 1/2 to a mile away from the stadium. I'm just trying to get our timing down.

The kickoff is 7:30... which is why we decided to end the Happy Hour at 6:00... 90 minutes to go about 5 miles

 

Edited August 20, 2021 by Jim Johnson

[Jim Johnson]

1 hour ago, Triple B said:

Here's a map that identifies those lots, green with black stripes, you're referring to:

https://gopack.com/documents/2019/6/25/2019_Football_Parking_Map_040219_with_Hillsborough_2_.pdf

Parking Permits can be purchased from NC State: https://gopack.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AIBM%3AFB21%3AP01%3A&linkID=ncsu&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=FBPARK&cgc=&dataAccId=578&locale=en_US&siteId=ev_ncsu