Tailgating before a football game is a very popular activity for universities across the country. Harding began tailgating near the Ganus Athletic Center last year, and now students have adopted it as a new tradition. It is important for the fans as it gets everyone pumped up for the game.
This Saturday, Harding is preparing to have a giant tailgate party for family weekend. Everybody is invited to tailgate from 3:30 p.m. until the start of the game. It is a casual event and anyone is free to come and go as they please. Those who come will enjoy a Belles and Beaux concert on the lawn and other family fun. For kids and hyper college students, there will be inflatable games. The football team will have the Walk of Brothers from the men’s dorms to the GAC at 4 p.m. Students may use their meal plan or cash to pay for food from Aramark during the tailgate party. Many of the social clubs and various student organizations also have free food and snacks.
The Bison Football Team is playing against Southern Nazarene University at 6 p.m. Following the game, people will be able to enjoy fireworks.
Last year social clubs, the American Marketing Association, Aramark, Sonic and others showed their support for the football team by offering visitors a great atmosphere and lots of food and freebies. These things all make game day more special. Clubs and students use these opportunities to share their support by grilling burgers and hotdogs.
The idea behind tailgating is to get more people involved and strengthen relationships among students, alumni and visitors. After this weekend, there will be three more home games this season, so make plans to be part of the Bison tailgating nation.
