How to Tailgate at PSU Football Games

Tailgate parties are a time-honored tradition at Penn State. They are sometimes more popular than the football games; some people will attend a tailgate but not the game.

Things You'll Need

• friends
• food
• alarm clock
• alcohol
• trailer/winnebago/tent/car/chairs

Instructions

How to Tailgate PSU-Style

1. Figure out your setup. Decide whether you can tailgate out of the back of your car, whether you can procure a trailer and how many chairs you need to fit under your canopy, for example.

2. Look up regulations and permitted areas for tailgating at www.psu.edu. Find out how early you are allowed on the premises and whether you need a permit for the area you want to park in.

3. Arrive at your designated area as early as possible to ensure a good spot.

4. Be sure to bring plenty of refreshments. Some good choices are rolls and lunchmeat if you don't have a grill, burgers and hot dogs if you do, or get more creative and whip up some dips and spreads to have with pita, chips, and veggies.

5. Add in 50 of your best friends and you have a PSU tailgate! As long as you keep a laid-back attitude and share the fun with all your fellow Nittany Lions, you'll make JoePa proud.