Tailgate for Arkansas State (with details about the tailgate in the church lot)

[Cycsk]

I just took a work assignment in Springfield, MO during the week preceding the Iowa State football game with Arkansas State in Jonesboro, AR. So, that means that I can drive and haul some tailgate gear. Just wanted to put that out there for anyone else who might be interested in joining me down there.

 

[VAClonefan]

I just took a work assignment in Springfield, MO during the week preceding the Iowa State football game with Arkansas State in Jonesboro, AR. So, that means that I can drive and haul some tailgate gear. Just wanted to put that out there for anyone else who might be interested in joining me down there.

I live about 4 hours from Ark St and am considering a road trip for that game

 

[swiacy]

I just took a work assignment in Springfield, MO during the week preceding the Iowa State football game with Arkansas State in Jonesboro, AR. So, that means that I can drive and haul some tailgate gear. Just wanted to put that out there for anyone else who might be interested in joining me down there.

Curious your logistics, have you driven that before?

 

[Cycsk]

Curious your logistics, have you driven that before?

No, I haven't driven it before. I was assuming that Jonesboro would be closer to Springfield than it is, but it is closer than Ames. Here is my tentative plan:

On Wednesday, drive from Ames to Springfield with my truck loaded with tailgate gear.
On Thursday, work in Springfield.
On Friday, drive from Springfield to Jonesboro.
On Saturday, tailgate and game in Jonesboro.
On Sunday, meet with friends in Little Rock.
On Monday, drive from Little Rock to Ames.

Any suggestions?

 

[Cycsk]

I live about 4 hours from Ark St and am considering a road trip for that game

In the coming months, I'll probably spend some time on the Arkansas State fan sites to get advice about tailgating, etc. Have you been there before?

 

[VAClonefan]

In the coming months, I'll probably spend some time on the Arkansas State fan sites to get advice about tailgating, etc. Have you been there before?

Have not been there, but have heard it’s a surprisingly nice stadium for a relatively small school.

 

[swiacy]

No, I haven't driven it before. I was assuming that Jonesboro would be closer to Springfield than it is, but it is closer than Ames. Here is my tentative plan:

On Wednesday, drive from Ames to Springfield with my truck loaded with tailgate gear.
On Thursday, work in Springfield.
On Friday, drive from Springfield to Jonesboro.
On Saturday, tailgate and game in Jonesboro.
On Sunday, meet with friends in Little Rock.
On Monday, drive from Little Rock to Ames.

Any suggestions?

I’m assuming you are used to driving long distances pulling a trailer and solo on this trip. The route from Springfield east on 60 is good and when you catch 63 around Willow Springs thru West Plains it doesn’t get interesting until you get to Thayer at the Ark border. Around there it starts getting twisty until you get to the flats west of Jonesboro and it’s clear sailing. Takes about 4 hours or so. The drive from Jonesboro to Little Rock is a couple hours. I’ve driven from Springfield to Hot Springs via Little Rock and from those places north is an adventure, not for the timid. You’ll probably go thru Fayetteville to Joplin so that may not be so bad. But Little Rock to Ames is a 10 hour drive so don’t stay up partying all night or the next day drive will be memorable!

 

[Cycsk]

I’m assuming you are used to driving long distances pulling a trailer and solo on this trip. The route from Springfield east on 60 is good and when you catch 63 around Willow Springs thru West Plains it doesn’t get interesting until you get to Thayer at the Ark border. Around there it starts getting twisty until you get to the flats west of Jonesboro and it’s clear sailing. Takes about 4 hours or so. The drive from Jonesboro to Little Rock is a couple hours. I’ve driven from Springfield to Hot Springs via Little Rock and from those places north is an adventure, not for the timid. You’ll probably go thru Fayetteville to Joplin so that may not be so bad. But Little Rock to Ames is a 10 hour drive so don’t stay up partying all night or the next day drive will be memorable!

Thanks. I appreciate the heads up.

I probably won't bring my tailgate trailer, unless it seems like it is turning into something bigger. I will probably just throw some tailgate gear into the bed of my truck. And maybe try to find some friendly Arkansas State fans to connect with.

 

[cstrunk]

https://cyclonefanatic.com/forum/th...rkansas-state-fan-is-back.293241/post-9970860

Let me know what y'all are thinking for ISU tailgating. I've got a group of about 4 people so far.

 

[Cycsk]

I'm working on getting a really good tailgate location near the stadium. However, they don't allow alcohol. Is that a deal-breaker for any of you joining us?

 

[JM4CY]

Wish I could make it. Can’t convince my crew to do it.

 

[nfrine]

I'm working on getting a really good tailgate location near the stadium. However, they don't allow alcohol. Is that a deal-breaker for any of you joining us?

JP says he will be there...

 

[cstrunk]

I'm working on getting a really good tailgate location near the stadium. However, they don't allow alcohol. Is that a deal-breaker for any of you joining us?

Not much of a tailgate if we can't have a few beers. I'd rather be farther away then.

 

[cyclonemarc]

We are coming down and will tailgate with you. Let us know the location.

 

[Cycsk]

I prepaid for 12 spots in the parking lot of Saint John Newman University Parish at 2800 E. Johnson Ave . . . just north of the stadium. All spots are next to a nice grass area. See below.

$20 per spot (my cost). If interested, I will send you a PM with my Venmo (or we can make some other arrangement for payment). I can get more spots if we need them. It would be great if we filled their entire lot.

There is one catch. They don't allow alcohol in their lot, but I went ahead with it because of the proximity to the stadium.

I'm planning to bring:

• Local BBQ and other treats
• Plates, plasticware, napkins
• Coffee, pop, water, NA beer
• Generator, TV, Starlink
• Tents, chairs
• Bags game
• Bet $10 / Win $30 game

 

[crs8975]

I prepaid for 12 spots in the parking lot of Saint John Newman University Parish at 2800 E. Johnson Ave . . . just north of the stadium. All spots are next to a nice grass area. See below.

$20 per spot (my cost). If interested, I will send you a PM with my Venmo (or we can make some other arrangement for payment). I can get more spots if we need them. It would be great if we filled their entire lot.

There is one catch. They don't allow alcohol in their lot, but I went ahead with it because of the proximity to the stadium.

I'm planning to bring:

• Local BBQ and other treats
• Plates, plasticware, napkins
• Coffee, pop, water, NA beer
• Generator, TV, Starlink
• Tents, chairs
• Bags game
• Bet $10 / Win $30 game

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See you there!

 

[Cycsk]

Seems like everybody is getting ready for the game in Ireland. Oh well, at least we get to plan for Jonesboro, AR!

 

[crs8975]

Seems like everybody is getting ready for the game in Ireland. Oh well, at least we get to plan for Jonesboro, AR!

I was in Ireland in May, otherwise I may have been joining them. But alas... International stadiums don't qualify for my FBS Home game list. Good ol Arkansas State does! And with it I can check off stadium #43!

 

[Cycsk]

I was in Ireland in May, otherwise I may have been joining them. But alas... International stadiums don't qualify for my FBS Home game list. Good ol Arkansas State does! And with it I can check off stadium #43!

43? Wow. It will only be #20 for me!

 

[Cycsk]

Not much of a tailgate if we can't have a few beers. I'd rather be farther away then.

If I wasn’t using the church parking lot, I think I would be in the parking lot just south of the baseball field. Locals tell me that there is grass and shade on the edges of that lot. Yet, even there I’ve been told to use solo cups for alcohol.