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Annual VikeFans Tailgate and get together? - JimmyinSD - 08-07-2017
OK, Now that camp is behind us its really time to get cranking on this thing. We are targeting the Tampa Bay game on Sunday September 24th for our annual goings on. We are once again hoping to do some sort of Saturday gathering as well as a tailgate before the game....during the game.... and maybe after the game as well ( watch out for the cracks in the asphalt...they can be a real challenge) for those that dont know... typically there are a few that dont have tickets to the game, but want to hang out anyway so we get a TV set up in the parking lot with the game feed going on it for those outside... (this is actually a pretty good time as you can really get to know your brethren and the beers is much much cheaper)
So before we set anything in stone, who would be planning on joining us? Please note "Saturday", "Sunday", or "Both" in your responses as well as how many would be in your group if it will be more than just yourself.
Annual VikeFans Tailgate and get together? - Guest - 08-08-2017
Both!
Annual VikeFans Tailgate and get together? - Guest - 08-08-2017
We also need to secure a tailgating spot. Rumor has it that many of the spots that used to be available are now no longer there for tailgating.
It seems that the Vikings and/or the city is squashing tailgating as we have come to know it. So if you know someone that has a tailgating pass that might be able to let us use it let us know.
Annual VikeFans Tailgate and get together? - Guest - 08-10-2017
Saturday (the 23rd) is possible, but until where and when is settled I couldn't call it a plan. There would be two of us
Annual VikeFans Tailgate and get together? - Guest - 08-11-2017
As of right now I am on board for the Bucs game with the wife and kids, 5 total. Probably just watch the game with those hanging out in the parking lot.
Annual VikeFans Tailgate and get together? - Guest - 08-11-2017
talking with a season ticket holder yesterday he confirmed that due to some new construction that 1 or 2 of the tailgate lots will not be available this year. we may have to rethink how we do this unless somebody has some better information ( he couldnt remember where he read it as it does not apply to his parking situation since his club seats have their own parking location, but he did say that there was definitely going to be a lot less tailgating spots)
Not sure if anybody else has anymore to add to this or not, but until we find a tailgate approved location this might deflate the get together, at least at the stadium.
Any other ideas?
I had thought about just renting a hotel party room if a big enough group wanted to get together and watch the game together or something like that. if we found one close enough to downtown or the light rail, some could still attend the game if they had tickets.
Annual VikeFans Tailgate and get together? - Guest - 08-11-2017
![[Image: TailgateMap_7.5.Zones_-1.png]](http://stadiumparkingguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/TailgateMap_7.5.Zones_-1.png)
I was led to believe that the only tailgating approved lots were the 3 right north of the stadium, however I found this map online that says that any lots inside the yellow ring are approved for tailgating. Can anybody else find information on this? EDIT: apparently this is legit as I found the map on the US bank stadium site as well. so anybody have any access to these other lots?
http://stadiumparkingguides.com/us-bank-stadium-parking/
Annual VikeFans Tailgate and get together? - Guest - 08-11-2017
The Bucs game is my birthday so they better win. I got an email about changes to tailgating so I will have to look it over again. There was also a thread from the VF newsfeed that had some info as well.
Annual VikeFans Tailgate and get together? - Guest - 08-11-2017
Quote: @Vikergirl said:if you could pass along what you find that would be great. I tried looking through the archives on the team site as well as the norseman site and didnt see anything in the titles so it must be a foot note to some other story.
The Bucs game is my birthday so they better win. I got an email about changes to tailgating so I will have to look it over again. There was also a thread from the VF newsfeed that had some info as well.
Annual VikeFans Tailgate and get together? - Guest - 08-11-2017
I don't know that I would trust anything to be up to date on Vikings.com....
Check out their twitter list of players and coaches.....
http://www.vikings.com/team/twitter-accounts.html