Know Before You Go

Game Day & Tailgate Ticketing 

A game day ticket is required for everyone attending festivities on campus, Saturday, October 24, including those who only plan to tailgate.

All attendees must present a game day ticket at the gate for entry. (Children 3 and under are free.) 

FVSU events are CASHLESS, meaning all tickets are sold online. Please purchase your tickets before you arrive.  Visit FVSU Tickets to purchase.

Golf carts, ATVs, and dirt bikes are prohibited on campus.

Motorcycles are prohibited from driving on sidewalks.

 

 

Homecoming 2026 Traffic Advisory & Road Closures

The City of Fort Valley has announced temporary road closures and alternate traffic routes for Fort Valley State University's Homecoming festivities on October 23–24, 2026.

Road Closures & Alternate Routes

Select a date below to view the road closure details and recommended alternate routes.

Closure Time: 6:00 PM Friday – 2:00 AM Saturday, October 24

Closed Road: State University Drive, between Edwards Street and Carver Drive.

Alternate Routes

  1. State University Drive: Turn onto Edwards Street, then turn right onto Pine Street. Continue to Carver Drive and travel south toward Rayfield Wright Street.
  2. Highway 49 South (Main Campus Access): Travel south on Highway 49 to Ira Hicks Boulevard. Turn left onto Ira Hicks Boulevard and continue to State University Drive to access the main campus.
  3. Highway 49 South (Carver Drive Access): Travel south on Highway 49 to Ira Hicks Boulevard. Continue straight toward Carver Drive.
  4. Highway 341 South: Travel south on Highway 341 to Ira Hicks Boulevard. Continue toward Carver Drive or State University Drive.

Closure Time: Following the Homecoming Parade – 2:00 AM Sunday, October 25

Closed Road: State University Drive, between Edwards Street and Carver Drive.

The road will remain closed following the Homecoming Parade until 2:00 AM Sunday.

Alternate Routes

  1. State University Drive: Turn onto Edwards Street, then turn right onto Pine Street. Continue to Carver Drive and travel south toward Rayfield Wright Street.
  2. Highway 49 South (Main Campus Access): Travel south on Highway 49 to Ira Hicks Boulevard. Turn left onto Ira Hicks Boulevard and continue to State University Drive to access the main campus.
  3. Highway 49 South (Carver Drive Access): Travel south on Highway 49 to Ira Hicks Boulevard. Continue straight toward Carver Drive.
  4. Highway 341 South: Travel south on Highway 341 to Ira Hicks Boulevard. Continue toward Carver Drive or State University Drive.

Important Traffic Information

Motorists should anticipate increased traffic congestion and possible delays throughout the City of Fort Valley during Fort Valley State University's Homecoming festivities.

Drivers are encouraged to use designated alternate routes, follow posted traffic signs, and comply with directions provided by law enforcement officers assigned to traffic control.