Where do you tailgate in Ann Arbor?
Today is the first day I truly felt Fall coming all summer. It's in the mid-60s here in SE MI with a nice breeze.
It's in the air. Being at the Art Fair this past weekend accelerated thoughts of Football season and with camp starting a week from today, it's going to be here very quickly.
Where do you tailgate at? I've been tailgating at Jack's lot on Potter of Main since my first game when I was 9 years old but my family has been tailgating there for nearly 40 years in the back right corner of that lot.
The tailgate has grown in size and scale each year. We did different foods every game last season and that will continue going forward.
Our setup in the back corner is the first one there and last one to leave. Get there when it's dark and leave when it's dark.
I know where I'm tailgating now!
Westminster Presbyterian Church
...but the little white one across from Busch's on Main Street.
Considering I'm about to start at a Presbyterian seminary, I may have to switch to Westminster this fall.
Any highlights of tailgating there?
Nice and cheap . I also like the nice walk through the woods that'll get you into the Pioneer parking lot on the way to the stadium
This is my go to spot also. It's really laid back. I am the guy who parks out by the street and puts up a state of Michigan flag and a striped M flag.
Just need a place with a bathroom, and after 5-6 beers, that isn't really a deal breaker.
All depends on my mood.
Pioneer provides more space between spots so you can actually setup shit and aren't so packed in. Usually somwhere close to Stadium street in that lot.
AAGC has a better party/atmosphere, but you get packed in like hell. Usually always along Stadium there as well.
Always get in around 730/8am
This is a pic of our tailgate taken for the article in Yahoo Sports written by John U. Bacon in 2014. My brother is in the white shirt facing the camera and the host is in the yellow shirt to his right. I think I was in the bathroom or something.
http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/road-saturday/201409/michigan-wolverine…
TMI. kind of /s
At the back of my truck
The golf course usually. But thats just where I start.
was able to park/tailgate in the same spot on Pauline for over 30 years only stopped when he gave up his season tickets... the house we parked at was one with a double lot so they turned the second lot into a parking lot during football season... what made it even better was that a good chunk of the people that sat around us also parked there...
My tailgate, The Jäger Yearbook, has always been set up on the fairway off state street.
We have our standard weekly beer pong tournaments, fowling tournaments, food, and shots of Jäger. Our friends Carlos and Luis bring ice luges starting in October which are filled with rivers of tequila.
What we do with the shots specifically is share them with our own tailgate, invite other Michigan fans, and last but not least we search out the opposing fans to share shots with them and have even made great friends with OSU fans who came to my wedding.
Corner of State and Stimpson, rain or shine!
Allmendinger Park, SW corner, great BBQ and satellite tv. Few more years I will be there every week!!
There's so much room to spread out and play football and not feel cramped. Downside is hauling stuff from your car. Just a minor gripe.
for me as well. Absolutely love it there...good people, great times, always plenty of food and adult beverages!
I was 12th in line at the portapotty, watching young ruffians thow flag patterns at Allmendinger. I belive it was Wisky, 2008. A particularly loudmouthed young man stretched out for a deep ball, and landed chest-square on a pile of fresh black lab shit. Belt to forehead, covered.
I lol'd.
Was the shit black or was the lab black? Important difference.
Also, I was 12th in line before you cut in, you bastard.
See you there in September!
Pioneer. Good space, close to stadium and indoor bathrooms.
BOX house, circa 2006-2010
is that still a thing?
AAA parking lot, 30 second walk from the northwest gates. I love the proximity, but I'm kind of missing the atmosphere of the golf course.
Edit: HOLY crap, I just realized that your tailgate is right next to mine, WD. If a creepy guy with a mustache and a mullet introduces himself to you this year, it'll be me. I have no choice but to stop by sometime. I'll bring some libation to ease the introduction.
I'm not WD, but will swing by your place someday along with libations and food to contribute. Upvoted.
I drive the exact kind of car you would expect me to drive by my profile pic: an F-150. I'll be sitting on the tailgate getting smashed, probably. Unless I'm at WD's tailgate, getting smashed.
At WD's tailgate.
(In all seriousness, I'll bring my own beer and a $20 MDen Gift Card if I get to a game this year). I've always been against sharing personal info or joining up at a MGoTailgate...I feel like it would be weird, but you've broken me WD, you've broken me.
Don't feel bad; he has broken many otherwise normal people on this blog!
In all reality, most of us are real human beings, and we all share the same passion. I'd rather not reveal my identity to the whole world but if I ran into WD or any other famous (or infamous) poster I'd probably introduce myself by both of my names and shake hands.
I would never, ever reveal my true identity. Aw hell no!
In your case, this is probably a good idea.
And the same could likely be said of me as well.
You'd give out free hugs and attempt to cuddle.
Aw, hell no!
bofe yer names?
but it's been far too long ... :-(
I tailgated on the MGoPatio on Berkley Avenue (across the street from the stadium) once as part of an all day birthday party for the 2011 Minnesota game. It was under construction at the time, didn't look as amazing as it does now but I still enjoyed it. That would be my idea of the perfect birthday party...if my birthday wasn't in February.
Also tailgated on Elbel Field once but that was before they put field turf in and cars are no longer allowed to park there.
The church on 7th. It's a beautiful place, it's an easy escape from town, and the atmosphere is great.
327 East Hoover (across from Elbel Field and just down from Revelli Hall)
Very good Michigan craft beers, you can follow the band into the game. Excellent experience.
I've evolved my tailgate to this location as it is an important cause for me.
Also, good times.
Who in their right mind would neg the "Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor?" I mean, really?
Golf Course! $50.00 to enter but always had fun!
At Zingerman's if the line is not too long, and I have an extra $19 for a 4 oz. Pastrami on Rye. Otherwise, in my seat 2 hrs before kickoff.
Just easier being so far from home and having to bring everything, especially across the border. Brown Jug is a fun place to go.
Fall is in the air? It's still July.
We're thinking next years tailgates once the final buzzer sounds on the OSU game. Even prior to that.
State and Granger. For the last 20 years. At least.
AAGO... first year I dove in for the full season pass.. looking forward to it.
Vedder Electric off State Street
No longer in school so I guess I can't say "some random frat" anymore
Close to the Stadium. I have secret routes in and out. Or I get drunk and hang for a couple hours if the timing's wrong. Same cast every year. Wouldn't change it.