New Updates: What to Know About the Women’s Basketball Block Party
Free Eats and a Gamecock Athlete Walk
South Carolina women’s basketball is hosting a block party on Friday, Oct. 23, on Lincoln Street from 4 to 6:30 p.m., and the first guests through the door can eat for free. The details below come from the event graphic and the accompanying announcement.
The Free Meal Deal
The first 40 guests to visit the Rae Rose Media booth will receive a free $10 meal voucher, redeemable at participating food trucks. Vouchers are available while supplies last.
What this means: With only 40 vouchers, arriving early is the safest way to get one. The graphic’s wording makes clear the voucher is for food trucks only, so it won’t cover anything outside the block party.
Event Details at a Glance
- Date: Friday, Oct. 23
- Time: 4-6:30 p.m.
- Location: Lincoln Street
- Gamecock athlete walk: 5 p.m.
- Voucher pickup: Rae Rose Media booth
Parking
Free parking is available in Lots A and B, across Greene Street from the Colonial Life Arena’s main entrance.
The Bigger Picture: Game Day
The block party falls on the same day as South Carolina’s exhibition against Benedict College at Colonial Life Arena, which I noted from earlier reporting. Neither the graphic nor the announcement gives a tip time or says the events are officially linked, so check the team’s schedule before planning your evening.
Why it matters: The timing makes it a natural pregame stop. The 5 p.m. athlete walk is likely the main draw for fans who want to see the team arrive. This season’s roster includes new faces like Jordan Lee and freshman Jerzy Robinson, so it’s a chance to see them up close.
Tips for Attending
- Arrive early if you want one of the 40 vouchers.
- Plan for the 5 p.m. athlete walk, which is the scheduled highlight.
- Use Lots A and B for free parking.
- Check the exhibition’s tip time separately.
Bottom Line
It’s a simple but fan-friendly setup: free food for the first 40, a Gamecock athlete walk at 5 p.m. and free parking just across from the arena. If you’re heading to the exhibition anyway, the block party is an easy way to start the evening.
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