Football Home Game Breakdown: 478 Day

MACON, Ga. – Mercer football games are more than just a game; they are an experience. With this in mind, several events have been planned in conjunction with each of the Bears' six home games this season – starting with 478 Day on Sept. 14 against Austin Peay.

478 Day will highlight the local businesses and communities in the Middle Georgia area. Local businesses interested in showcasing their business during the tailgate on Black Field can fill out this form.

Using code "478day", fans will be able to purchase general admission tickets for $4.78 HERE, or a $20 ticket package that includes a seat and a "478" hat HERE (while supplies last).

FORD CONCERT SERIES DAILY LINEUP
Ethan Payne (3 p.m.)
Ethan is a 16 year-old from Macon, Georgia. He picked up the guitar at the age of eight and started performing at the age of 13. Ethan has entertained the country genre by opening for various artist such as Suzie Boggus, Ricky Skaggs and Mark Wills, and even performed alongside Luke Bryan, in front of 50,000 people at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Ethan made his debut on this past season of American Idol when he reunited with Luke Bryan during his audition. Ethan released his first single in 2017 "Back In Time" and recently released a second in May of this year, "Dust". He was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a genetic lung disease, when he was 18 months old but uses his singing to improve his health and quality of life.

Floco Torres (4 p.m.)
Floco (pronounced Flock-o) Torres knows a thing or two about starting over. 23 projects deep into his career as a solo recording artist, he has envisioned and revisioned his creative expression countless times and with his adaptive style he has gained a steady following for his hip-hop-meets-alternative-rock style.

Molly Stevens (5 p.m.)
Stevens grew up in Macon, Ga., singing in church and at many revivals led by her grandfather, a celebrated preacher throughout the Southeast. Growing up in Macon – the home of The Allman Brothers Band and Otis Redding, among others – Stevens never knew a time when southern rock or soul wasn't floating through the air.

TOBY TOWN (Starting at 12 p.m.)
Don't miss your chance for photo ops with Toby the Bear as he makes an appearance to dance and play with the kiddos in Toby Town! He may be too big to enjoy the bounce house and inflatables but all kids 12 years old and younger are welcome.

MACON BEER COMPANY BEAR GARDEN
Enjoy the sights and sounds of a Mercer Gameday with an ice cold beer served at the new Bear Garden. Located adjacent to the Ford Concert stage and in proximity to the bounce houses and family friendly fun on Black Field.

BEAR WALK (4:30pm)
Catch your favorite Bears heading to the stadium as they make their way from the Jessie Mercer statue, through Cruz Plaza, passing Black Field and into the gates of Five Star!

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