Tailgate plans for AmesDay

[TheSammo]

My crew is wondering if we will spend our time at our tailgate setup in the C4 lot or the crowd around the ESPN set. It makes some difference on our plans, to include tailgate TV setup. Normally we use an OTA antenna and watch whatever game is on broadcast, but in this case we will want to watch ESPN Gameday if we are at our tailgate spot.

I’ve read that the ESPN set will be between Scheman and Hilton. Do you think on one of the elevated platforms? That would provide an amazing view of the backdrop of all the north lots, the back of the scoreboard and the stadium.

I’m just curious how all your tailgate plans are adjusting based on ESPN Gameday.

 

[Spanky]

I’m just curious how all your tailgate plans are adjusting based on ESPN Gameday.

Same ol' same ol'....

 

[OldCurmudgeon]

Planning on smoking ribs, if I'm in the student grass lots, or pulled pork, if I can score an RV lot pass. Probably the former rather than the latter.

 

[ATCy]

Anyone know what time the park lot by the bridge on north side of S 4th street opens?

 

[Spanky]

Planning on smoking ribs, if I'm in the student grass lots, or pulled pork, if I can score an RV lot pass. Probably the former rather than the latter.

There is one correct answer to that ribs or pork dilemma...

 

[EIClone]

We are doing wings and pulled pork. Smoked both the wings and pork this weekend to free up time to enjoy the atmoshere Saturday. We will deep fry the wings Saturday and hold the pork in a roaster. Also a ton of pot-luck sides, courtesy of friends. Should be a great Saturday for the Cyclones and the State of Iowa. Hopefully no one screws it up.

 

[CYdTracked]

Hoping they open the GA lots early so people can park and head over to where ESPN will set up. Right now they would open at 9am. Which means they'd be on the air over an hour before we are even parked in the lot we usually park in.

 

[OldCurmudgeon]

There is one correct answer to that ribs or pork dilemma...

Yes, but it's all about the timing. Lol.

16 lbs of pork shoulder cooks longer than 6 -7 slabs of ribs. If I can get into an RV lot, I'll start the smoker at 2 am and let it cook. Student lot will open at 9, so ribs go on shortly after that.

And as much as I'd like it to be both, I only have so much room.

 

[ATCy]

We are doing wings and pulled pork. Smoked both the wings and pork this weekend to free up time to enjoy the atmoshere Saturday. We will deep fry the wings Saturday and hold the pork in a roaster. Also a ton of pot-luck sides, courtesy of friends. Should be a great Saturday for the Cyclones and the State of Iowa. Hopefully no one screws is up.

Smoking 14 pounds of pork butt and 5 pounds of beef smoked sausage for next Saturday with the same idea!

 

[bclewis05]

We’ve had G7 parking pass in past years but really liked the setup of vet med instead, so didn’t get one this year.

Anyone have a guess on just how early I should get there to get a parking spot?

 

[NorthCyd]

We’ve had G7 parking pass in past years but really liked the setup of vet med instead, so didn’t get one this year.

Anyone have a guess on just how early I should get there to get a parking spot?

If you aren't in line already you're too late.

 

[CYdways432]

Smoking a brisket to take over.

Will park in C6 when it opens then wander over to see some of the festivities.

 

[cstrunk]

I'm smoking a couple of pork butts for pulled pork next Saturday. I think I'm going to go with the food-saver bag and simmer in a pot of water route to reheat at the tailgate. I have a propane fish fryer that I think will work well filled with water.

I'd like to swing by GameDay, so that will involve more walking than I was planning on since we're going to park in the student lots on the south side. At least it's not on central campus.

 

[cycloner29]

deep fried food tailgate for us this game. Wings, tenderloins, bacon wrapped tots, chips, pizza rolls, blooming onion etc.

 

[Sparkplug]

I'm smoking a couple of pork butts for pulled pork next Saturday. I think I'm going to go with the food-saver bag and simmer in a pot of water route to reheat at the tailgate. I have a propane fish fryer that I think will work well filled with water.

I'd like to swing by GameDay, so that will involve more walking than I was planning on since we're going to park in the student lots on the south side. At least it's not on central campus.

there’s been a change

 

[GrindingAway]

The change in location makes it harder. Much longer walk. Feels like I have to at least walk over at some point, but I'm also thinking a marathon tailgate.

What time is the actual show?

 

[cstrunk]

Well I sure do like the new location but I have a feeling 7 am is not going to be early enough for us to arrive...

 

[Montgomery-Magic]

My buddy and I and will be coming up from KC, looking for some gregarious folks to hang with, burn a cigar, throw some bags etc. We could offer $ for que, great beer, cornhole skills, and much love for the cardinal and gold. (If you're a beer nerd I would happily bring some award winning Perennial Brewery offerings, anything Boulevard that doesn't distribute widely you're interested, or KC J. Rieger Whiskey??? https://www.jriegerco.com/).

 

[keepngoal]

My buddy and I and will be coming up from KC, looking for some gregarious folks to hang with, burn a cigar, throw some bags etc. We could offer $ for que, great beer, cornhole skills, and much love for the cardinal and gold. (If you're a beer nerd I would happily bring some award winning Perennial Brewery offerings, anything Boulevard that doesn't distribute widely you're interested, or KC J. Rieger Whiskey??? https://www.jriegerco.com/).

All happens at our RV spot, sans cigar. You’re welcome to a a bag challenge and some smoked pulled pork.

 

[HoraceGrant]

Anyone have any thoughts on how early you might have to get up to Ames to get a spot in the student lots? I've only tailgated there a few times, and never for a game with this much hype/excitement.