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Pre-game your football weekend with beer, live music, food trucks and good times at Football Fridays. Get ready for the ultimate pre-game party! Join Swamp Head Brewery every Friday before every Gator home game for Football Fridays, a celebration like no other. Swamp Head Brewery has everything you need to...
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