Fountain City Classic Inc

09/04/2026

Friday, September 4 is College Colors Day! 💙💛🐏 It’s the perfect day for Golden Rams everywhere to proudly represent Albany State University by wearing our Royal Blue and Old Gold! Whether you’re near or far, show your ASU pride and let everybody know—Once a Ram, Always a Ram! 💙💛🐏

09/04/2026

RAMily, the countdown is getting shorter! You’ve saved the dates, and now the Albany State University Homecoming 2025 schedule is here.

Early Bird Special – Limited Time Only!
Purchase your Full Campus Access, Game Admission, and Parking by August 30 for $50.

Homecoming Website: https://www.asurams.edu/homecoming

Purchase Early Bird Special: https://asugoldenrams.com/sports/2022/8/15/tickets

09/04/2026

has opened ticket sales for its 2027 ASU Foundation Blue & Gold Scholarship Gala, an annual celebration supporting student achievement and scholarships. “The Future Is Golden: Celebrating Student Promise. Investing in Possibility.” will serve as the theme for the 2027 Gala, which will feature a Roaring Twenties-inspired black-tie experience, entertainment, student speakers, and opportunities for guests to connect directly with ASU students.

Guests can participate through several ticket and sponsorship opportunities:

💫 Gala Sponsorship – $25,000: Includes prominent recognition and an elevated Gala experience while demonstrating a significant commitment to Albany State students.

🎟️ President’s Table – $1,000 per seat: Offers distinguished recognition and premium benefits at the President’s Table.

🎟️ VIP Experience – $300 per seat: Includes preferred seating, VIP reception access, premium beverage service, special recognition, and exclusive ASU gifts.

🎟️ General Admission – $200 per seat: Includes dinner, entertainment, and an evening celebrating Albany State students.

Can’t Attend, But Still Want to Make an Impact?
🎓 Sponsor a Student – $300: Provides an ASU student with the opportunity to attend the Gala and participate in the celebration.

Secure Your Ticket: https://www.asurams.edu/galatickets

09/04/2026

🚨🚨 SOUND THE ALARM—WE’RE ONLY 3 DAYS AWAY! 🚨🚨

Tailgate spots. Vendor spaces. BIG Classic energy! 🏈🔥💛💙

Registration for the 36th Annual Fountain City Classic is about to OPEN, and trust us you do NOT want to be on the outside looking in! 👀

⏳ Set your alarms.
📲 Get your crew ready.
💨 Be prepared to MOVE FAST!

3 DAYS UNTIL REGISTRATION OPENS!

FountainCityClassic.com

09/02/2026

🚨 TWO TEAMS. ONE CITY. ONE EPIC SHOWDOWN! 🚨

The helmets are set, the rivalry is LOADED, and the countdown to CLASSIC MAGIC is officially ON! 🔥🏈💥

🐏 ALBANY STATE RAMS
🐯 FORT VALLEY STATE WILDCATS

This ain’t just football—it’s bands, culture, pride, tradition and HBCU ENERGY at its absolute BEST! Who’s taking home the bragging rights this year?! 👀👇🏾

📅 November 7, 2026
📍 Columbus, Georgia

09/02/2026

🔥 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🔥

In just 4 DAYS, registration officially opens for three major Fountain City Classic experiences:

TAILGATE — Secure your spot and bring the ultimate game-day energy!

VENDOR VILLAGE — Put your brand, products, food and services in front of the Classic crowd!

GOLF — Grab your clubs and get ready to tee off during Classic Week!

The culture. The connections. The competition. The experience. It all starts here!

📅 Registration opens September 6 at Noon!
www.fountaincityclassic.com

Don’t wait the best opportunities won’t last long!

08/27/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨

The Cufflinks & Pearls Networking Mixer is coming, and trust me… you’ll want to be in the room! 🔥✨

📅 NOVEMBER 5, 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable evening where style meets opportunity and meaningful connections are made. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business professional, community leader, or simply ready to expand your circle THIS is the room to be in!

Pull out the cufflinks.
Bring out the pearls.
Come ready to CONNECT. COLLABORATE. ELEVATE.

More details are coming soon… but for now, SAVE THE DATE! 🔥🔥🔥

08/27/2026

🚨🏈 CLASSIC FANS — KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! 🏈🚨

The Fountain City Classic Clear Bag Policy will be in effect at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium!

Before you head out for all the CLASSIC MAGIC, make sure your bag is GAME DAY APPROVED! ✅

💼 APPROVED:
✔️ Clear bags within the approved size
✔️ One-gallon clear resealable storage bags
✔️ Small clutch bags within the approved dimensions

🚫 NOT APPROVED:
❌ Backpacks
❌ Large tote bags
❌ Purses
❌ F***y packs
❌ Duffel bags
❌ Diaper bags
❌ Camera cases
❌ Colored or printed plastic bags
❌ Mesh or straw bags

📲 SAVE IT. SHARE IT. SEND IT TO YOUR CREW.
Don’t let the wrong bag have you making that LONG walk back to the car! 😂🏃🏾‍♀️💨

Come prepared, get through the gates smoothly, and get ready for another unforgettable FOUNTAIN CITY CLASSIC! 🏈🔥

08/26/2026

🐏energy

An HBCU marching band is making history at the head of the line. 🥁

Edreka “Capriccio” Coleman has become the first woman officially named head drum major in Albany State University history.

Her appointment honors the women who previously served on the Marching Rams’ drum major line while marking a breakthrough all her own.

FULL STORY: https://hbcugameday.com/2026/08/26/hbcu-marching-band-first-female-head-drum-major/

08/26/2026

🚨📸 OKAYYYYY CLASSIC FAMILY… WE KNOW Y’ALL GOT THE RECEIPTS!!! 😂🔥🔥

Before we turn Columbus upside down for the 36th Annual Fountain City Classic, we’re taking it BACK to 2025! 😮‍💨🏈

We want the FIT PICS.
The TAILGATE PICS.
The BAND PICS.
The GREEK PICS.
The ALUMNI PICS.
The “WE AIN’T COME TO PLAY” PICS.
And YES… even that picture you took 47 TIMES before you finally posted it! 🤣📸

👇🏾🔥 DROP YOUR FAVORITE 2025 FOUNTAIN CITY CLASSIC PICTURE IN THE COMMENTS!

💙💛 ASU FAMILY — FLOOD THE COMMENTS!
💙💛 FVSU FAMILY — DON’T LET ’EM OUTDO Y’ALL!

Let’s see who REALLY brought the CLASSIC MAGIC last year! ✨

And get ready because NOVEMBER 7, 2026… WE’RE MAKING NEW MEMORIES! 🏈🔥