Grey Cup Toronto - 2007

November 23, 2007 To November 25, 2007
Location: Rogers Centre
Web Site: www.cflgreycup.ca/toronto

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders will meet in the Grey Cup for the first time Sunday, November 25, 2007. The Blue Bombers won the East Divison Finals 19-9 over the Argonauts while Saskatchewan dominated B.C. 26 - 17 on November 18. Toronto last hosted the Grey Cup in 1992. This will be a week-long celebration of football as both the Desjardins Vanier Cup (November 23, 2007) and Grey Cup will be held in Toronto over one weekend.

Highlighting the pregame and half-time festivities are the Barenaked Ladies and Lenny Kravitz (Half Time).

Date and Time: Sunday, November 25, 2007 @ 6:00 p.m.

Gates Open:
Gates open two hours prior to game time at approximately 4:00 p.m.

Important Notices
Start time is subject to change

Rogers Centre reminds all guests that they may be subject to a search upon entering the building and that the building is a smoke-free stadium.

Video cameras, fireworks, flag poles, alcoholic beverages, cans, bottles, controlled substances, weapons, projectiles, laser lights or any items established as prohibited by security personnel, are forbidden. Personal cameras are permitted.

To ensure that your visit is pleasant and safe, Rogers Centre reserves the right to deny access to any guest who does not comply with Rogers Centre policies.

Guests are also reminded that laser effects and fog machines will be used at certain times during the game.

Grey Cup Information
The final act of the 2007 Canadian Football League season returns to Toronto’s Rogers Centre for the first time in 15 years. Grey Cup Weekend events and festivities will attract over 15,000 out-of-town visitors for the championship game on Nov. 25th. The 2007 Grey Cup in Toronto will begin with a five day festival encompassing spectacular events at great venues including the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the CN Tower, Rogers Centre and many more. Slated to be one of the most memorable Grey Cup festivals of all time, complete with street closures, activities and a line-up of performers second to none, Toronto’s 2007 Grey Cup will definitely be taking it over the top!!!

Hotel and game packages are now available – Grey Cup Hotels.

Grey Cup Ticket Prices

• Platinum Level Tickets - 200 Club Level - $579.00 *
• Gold Level Tickets - 100 Level $309.00*
• Crimson Level Tickets - 100 Level (Endzone) $255.00*
• Cambridge Level Tickets - 500 Level $169.00*
• Oxford Level Tickets - section 543 sold out

Tickets for the event are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Rogers Centre - Gate 7, charge by phone at 416-872-5000, or online at Ticketmaster.ca

*Gold and Crimson Level tickets include (1) Grey Cup ticket, (1) Vanier Cup ticket/ *Cambridge Level tickets include (1) Grey Cup ticket and all taxes. *Package rates available - please call to inquire. Tickets must be booked in conjunction with a hotel stay. Prices do not include GST No cancellations, refunds or exchanges.

PLATINUM VIP HOSPITALITY PASS:

$850 EACH OR $800 EACH* when purchased in groups of 10 or more

• PROVIDES GUESTS WITH PLATINUM LEVEL TICKETS INSIDE ROGERS CENTRE FOR BOTH THE VANIER CUP AND THE 95TH GREY CUP
• PLATINUM LEVEL HOSPITALITY PACKAGES PROVIDE GUESTS WITH ACCESS TO ALL FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING:
• MOLSON CANADIAN PARTY SERIES
• ACCESS TO THE EXCLUSIVE SCOTIABANK TAKING IT OVER THE TOP LOUNGE
• NISSAN ROGUE GREY CUP TAILGATE PARTY
• GREY CUP MERCHANDISE PACKAGE

For more information, please contact Shaun Guest at 1.866.95TH CUP or 416.408.GREY ext. 232 or via email at sguest@cflgreycup.ca

Grey Cup Toronto Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are there any events with free admission?
A: The VIA Rail Bremner Street Festival and the Pepsi Front Street Festival are both free to enter events. On Grey Cup Sunday, the Scotiabank Cross Canada Tailgate Party on Bremner and the Pepsi Countdown to Kickoff on Front are also taking place and will offer free admission. In the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the main room will be free to enter during the hours of noon – 5:00 p.m.

Q: How can I volunteer for the 2007 Grey Cup?
A: To inquire about volunteering for the 2007 Grey Cup Festival, please visit www.cflgreycup.ca/toronto/volunteers.php or email volunteers2007@cflgreycup.ca.

Q: I am a performer/band interested in performing at Grey Cup, how can I find out more?
A: Any bands, musicians or entertainment interested in performing at Grey Cup should forward their MySpace account to info2007@cflgreycup.ca. You will then be contacted by our staff should we be interested in booking you.

Grey Cup Toronto Party

The 2007 Grey Cup Committee is thrilled with the rich musical lineup assembled for the Molson Canadian Party Series. Three nights of concerts will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre during the Grey Cup Festival. For a low price of only $99, fans can purchase a pass to all three nights during a one day sale on Saturday, September 15.

Thursday, November 22 – The Grey Cup Classic ($35 at Ticketmaster)

• Loverboy,
• April Wine,
• Trooper
• David Wilcox w/ CFL Cheerleaders

Just announced, the classic rock line-up for Thursday night will kick things off with a bang! Hosted by the CFL cheerleaders, this night will feature headliners Loverboy, as well as Canadian icons April Wine, Trooper and David Wilcox. Driven by the powerful vocals of Mike Reno, Loverboy quickly became one of the popular rock bands of the 1980s, garnering four multi-platinum albums. Hit singles came one after another and went on to become the anthems and party songs of an entire generation of rock fans. Few bands transcend generations of music lovers like Canadian classic rock stars April Wine. In their 37th year, with fifteen studio albums, three live releases, numerous compilations, a boxed set and thousands of concerts, April Wine continue to capture the hearts of all ages with their eclectic mix of rock ‘n roll and soft ballads. Two million records sold, several dozen hits, sold-out coliseums across Canada, and a Juno Award as Band of the Year sums up the tremendous success of Canadian rock legends, Trooper. Incredibly, more than one out of every forty Canadians owns a copy of Trooper's six-times Platinum album, Hot Shots, and will no doubt “Raise a Little Hell” at this year’s Grey Cup. David Wilcox is a brilliant songwriter, a great singer, and one of the hottest guitar players in the world. He has made a name for himself as a wild showman and continues to make honest, original, electric roots music. After more than twenty years in the business and five gold albums under his belt, it's no stretch to say that David Wilcox has earned his icon status.

Friday, November 23 – The Trailer Park Bash w/ Julian, Ricky & Bubbles ($53 at Ticketmaster)

• Trailer Park Boys w/ Hinder & Thornley

Sunnyvale’s own Trailer Park Boys – Ricky, Julian and Bubbles – will stock up on rum and cigarettes before hosting the second of three Molson Canadian Party Series events, The Trailer Park Bash at The Sirius Satellite Radio Main Stage. Originally created as a low budget mocumentary, Trailer Park Boys has exploded into a flagship programme for Showcase and an international sensation. Their fame carried onto the big screen in 2006 when the opening weekend of Trailer Park Boys: The Movie became the highest-grossing ever for an English-language Canadian film. The night will feature blazing Oklahoma City exports Hinder, who are currently making good on their mission to deliver straight-up rock & roll to music fans around the world. Hinder's debut album Extreme Behavior is Platinum in Canada and the U.S. and has spawned four radio hits including the number one single “Lips of an Angel.” That track has set a record for most Ringtones sold in a single week by a Universal rock act and hit #1 on the iTunes Canada Singles chart. Just added to the bill is Canadian rockers Thornley. Assembled by Toronto-born singer and songwriter Ian Thornley, formerly of Big Wreck fame, Thornley fields a line-up of expert musicians who have come together to create one of the most extraordinary sounds in Canadian music. Their gold-selling debut album, Come Again, soared up the charts in 2004 as they toured all of North America and parts of Europe. More great bands are expected to be added shortly.

Attention football fans and autograph collectors! More than 35 CFL alumni have been confirmed for the Grey Cup Festival’s Webber Naturals Legends Luncheon. Hosted by the CFL on CBC panel on Friday, November 23 at Windows Restaurant, located in Rogers Centre, CFL star alumni such as Terry Evanshen, Chuck Ealey, Joe Poplawski, Leif Pettersen, Ed Hervey, Jamie Taras and Granville Liggins, along with All-Time Argos Paul Masotti and Carl Brazley will be on hand to meet and greet fans, share football memories and sign autographs. Tickets are available by calling 416-408-GREY.

“The Luncheon format provides a terrific opportunity for all CFL fans to personally re-connect and reminisce with some of the game’s all time greats,” said Lori Bursey, President, Friends of the Argonauts. “This event promises to be a lot of fun and kicks off the best weekend of the CFL season.”

Buy your tickets today and come meet your favourite CFL heroes!

Other confirmed attendees include:

Montreal Alouettes
Eric Lapointe

Toronto Argonauts
Jan Carinci
Steve Ackroyd
Adrion Smith
Donnavan Carter
Dan Ferrone
Don Moen
Terry Greer

Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Mike Morreale
Orlando Bowen
Mike Campbell
Chuck Ealey

Saskatchewan Roughriders
Carmelo Carteri

Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Jeffrey Croonen
Rob Crifo
Michael Collymore
Paul Clatney
Darryl Sampson
Leon Hatzioannou
Jeffrey Croonen
Miles Gorrell

Calgary Stampeders
Soupy Campbell

Edmonton Eskimos
Bruce Wilkins
Doug Scott
Bill Manchuk
Eric Upton

British Columbia Lions
Don Taylor
Gerald Roper

Saturday, November 24 – Molson Canadian Rocks Coast-to-Coast Party ($53 at Ticketmaster)

• Great Big Sea
• Spirit of the West
• Lowest of the Low
• Emerson Drive

Saturday will see The Molson Canadian Rocks Coast-to-Coast Party, featuring amazing Canadian talent representing the left, right and centre of this country. Representing the East Coast, Great Big Sea will headline the show which also includes West Coasters Spirit of the West and Toronto’s own Lowest of the Low. As one of Canada’s most popular bands, Great Big Sea blends genuine rock music with a traditional east coast sound in their legendary, crowd moving live shows. In 14 years, Great Big Sea has released nine albums, all which have gone gold and most multi-platinum. Spirit of the West has recorded 12 albums, with four gold and two platinum albums to their credit. Some of their hit songs include “Home For a Rest” and “If Venice is Sinking.” Legendary Canadian rock group Lowest of the Low are one of the groups responsible for Toronto’s independent music explosion of the early ’90s. Their album Shakespeare My Butt became one of the best-selling independent releases in Canadian history, going multi-platinum. Just added to the bill is country music sensation Emerson Drive. A coast-to-coast party in their own right, their members hail from west to east (B.C., Alberta and Quebec). Emerson Drive was named Billboard Music’s #1 Country Artist of the Year in 2002. Last week, Emerson Drive was the recipients of three Canadian Country Music Awards.

Tickets for the entire Party Series are available for one day only for $99 at Ticketmaster at (416) 872-5000 or at www.ticketmaster.ca. Individual tickets for each night of the Molson Canadian Party Series will be put on-sale on September 15 at Ticketmaster.

An annual tradition celebrated by Canadians from coast-to-coast since 1909, the Grey Cup is Canada's largest professional sporting event. In addition to the thousands filling Rogers Centre on Sunday, November 25, the Grey Cup will be watched by millions of fans across Canada on CBC and RDS and in more than 160 countries around the globe. Toronto last hosted the Grey Cup in 1992 when Calgary defeated Winnipeg 24-10.

October 02, 2007 - THE ARGOS FOUNDATION UNVEILS THE 2007 GREY CUP BMX BIKE PARK
September 12, 2007 - GREY CUP PARTY SERIES TICKETS ON-SALE SEPTEMBER 15
September 11, 2007 - LAST CHANCE TO GET 2007 GREY CUP TICKETS
June 18, 2007 - MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT HELPS GREY CUP FESTIVAL ATTRACT MORE FANS
June 13, 2007 - CANADIAN CHOPPER CHALLENGE RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON
May 28, 2007 - 2007 GREY CUP FESTIVAL DETAILS ANNOUNCED
May 28, 2007 - 2007 GREY CUP FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CFLPA
May 24, 2007 - UPPER LEVEL GREY CUP SEATS SOLD OUT
May 01, 2007 - LAST CHANCE FOR UPPER LEVEL GREY CUP SEATS
April 16, 2007 - GREY CUP 2007 WANTS YOUR HELP!
April 05, 2007 - GREY CUP TICKET SALES A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!
November 16, 2005 - 2007 GREY CUP AWARDED TO TORONTO

Summary of Some of Toronto's major events: