2011 Gopher Game... Let the Planning Begin

[OhFourGopher]

I just called there out of curiosity because I'm looking for a place to park this year also. No tailgating allowed, you can pretty much bet they enforce it.

The good tailgate lots are owned by the ticket holders with seating priority, i.e. donors.

[tjbison]

I just called there out of curiosity because I'm looking for a place to park this year also. No tailgating allowed, you can pretty much bet they enforce it.

The good tailgate lots are owned by the ticket holders with seating priority, i.e. donors.

man thats odd for a BCS school, I know in the SEC and Ohio St your weird if you DON'T tailgate, I'm sure there are many more schools the same.

[OhFourGopher]

but there are lots that do allow it nearby TCF? or is it just for alum and donors? where do the visiting fans go?

Season ticket holders are the only ones with access to the university tailgate lots you see on that map someone posted. I'm guessing if you buy tickets, you'll want to inquire about the parking arrangements. You can also park and tailgate at the state fairgrounds for $10 on game day. They have shuttles to and from the bank.

[OhFourGopher]

man thats odd for a BCS school, I know in the SEC and Ohio St your weird if you DON'T tailgate, I'm sure there are many more schools the same.

There are plenty of tailgating spots, you just have to be a season ticket holder to buy them. There are no game day purchases. I used to park at Station 19, which was really the only private lot that allowed tailgating.

[Wally]

Basically, to tailgate close to the stadium, one needs to secure a parking pass.


Available locations for single game parking

* West Bank (limited availability): 19th Avenue Ramp and 21st Avenue Ramp (No tailgating allowed)
* St. Paul: Lot S108 (Tailgating allowed)**BY STATE FAIRGROUNDS**
* East Bank: East River Road Garage and Lot C79 (No tailgating allowed)



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Might be the lamest tailgate in the history of tailgating

[MNLonghorn10]

i think we're just goin to tailgate at the fargodome, then drive down.

what a crock. lets just schedule iowa state from here on out

[DjKyRo]

i think we're just goin to tailgate at the fargodome, then drive down.

what a crock. lets just schedule iowa state from here on out

Do we start planning for Colorado State next next year?

[TheBisonator]

Looks like USD has better tailgating than that...

[runtheoption]

Well, this latest development may change things. What / where is the official NDSU / Alumni Associaton hotel? Can we tailgate there? If there is not tailgating for visiting fans, the party van will probably stay in the garage this weekend, and end up taking the mini-van down instead.

[chuckles]

The latest from the alumni association...

Schedule of Events

Current schedule of events. Schedule will evolve, so check back frequently.

Friday, September 23 – MSP downtown establishment will be named as the Friday night Bison gathering place

Saturday, September 24 – Bison Tailgate Party at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

Bring your vehicle, food and beverages.
Buses and RVs welcome.
Shuttles run from the fairgrounds to TCF Stadium on private game day roads and will bring you back to the fairgrounds post game.
Tailgating begins 6 hours before kick-off, but not before 7 a.m. and will end 4 hours after game concludes or midnight, whichever comes first.
No vehicle? Take shuttle from TCF Stadium and join the Tailgate Party.

I don't know about that 'but not before 7am' line....