M Go Tailgate

The end of the 2025 regular season is upon  us and that means our annual game against that team down south.  For the regulars, you know what this means, the annual Chili cookoff! As a reminder, if you bring chili this tailgate has no contribution for you.  So prep your best and bring it to the tailgate to impress.  Whether you make a mean bean chili, or a classic ground beef, your white chicken, or some other amazing chili, bring it to share. You can bring it in a bag or bowl so we can reheat it on the stove, or if you plan on bringing a crockpot let us know so we can plan for power. We will have all the fixings to go with the chili and of course we will all bring our sides or desserts to share. So for the $10 contribution for those who are not making chili we will have the main course along with pop and water. 

Hello, are you new here?  If so, here are the details you need to know.  We run M Go Tailgate for fun, this is not a business or a catered affair.  So if you found your way here, ask whoever invited you for the password to sign up or see the location link above.  To make things easy, we ask for a contribution for the main course along with pop and water.  This makes sure the main course is there and ready to go for everyone.  In the past we had people show up with required items at 11:30 for a noon game and people were not able to eat.  So here is what you need to do:  

1. Find the sign up link at the bottom of the post
2. Use the magic password to access the signup
3. Select yes or no for your RSVP
4. Add in the number of adults and children in your party  
5. Select the number of adults and children for the main course contribution 
6. Select side dish and or dessert (or one of the special items each week) for your party size 
7. Select the number for keg beer/seltzer if desired
8. That’s it!

Menu: Chili, chili and more chili along with the fixin’s.   As always, we will have hotdogs for the kids, or even that stubborn highschooler who refuses to eat anything else… Outside of the chili, cider, and the pop and water, we ask that you continue to contribute sides, desserts, and whatever surprise dishes you want to show off. 

Please be sure to include what you’re bringing in the signup comments so we don’t end up with a dozen bags of chips and the same containers of Kroger frosted cookies (again).  By now we think everyone knows the drill.  If you have questions, ask one of us before Saturday.     

As a reminder, please check in with Ken or Rich when you arrive.  It helps us to settle up and to know who is in each group.  As you can imagine, we always have guests we do not recognize and want to ensure we do not catch them off guard with the “who are you with” questions.  Thanks for your help with this.  

The new tents are a great addition to the tailgate.  Your feedback has been phenomenal.  This will be our first tailgate with the potential for real cold, so we will get to see how the new tents hold in the heat.  If you would like to help out with the remaining costs please see Ken or Rich to make a donation.  Thanks to those who have contributed.  We continue to collect funds for parking passes and other tailgate infrastructure needs so any additional donations are appreciated.

📍 Location: We’ll do our best to snag the usual spot, but as you know it’s sometimes a bit of musical chairs.
⏰ Tailgate starts: Around 8:30am (could be a bit earlier or a bit later) since you never know how awake the setup crew is each week.  Generally we raise the flags as soon as we are ready, if you get there early we may put you to work. We always welcome folks who want to experience the full day of the tailgate.
💵 Contribution: $10/adult or kid covers the mains, soda, and water. If cost is ever an issue, just let a host know — we’d always rather have you there.  If you plan on just stopping to say hello, or not eating the main course no contribution is required.

Other tailgate notes:

• Grill will be available for anyone with dietary needs or DIY cooking.
• KEG BEER & SELTZER:  Will be available again this year for a $10 contribution.  Be sure to sign up.  Brands and flavors are TBD based on availability. 
• BYOB still applies — community blue cooler rules: add some, take some.  There is a bit from the season of tailgates so please help out emptying the stash.
• Booze stash had some great contributions during the season, so bring what you want.  We do not always put it out, so just ask.

Signup link: 2025 The Game!  (password is the same clever twist as last year). If you need the password please reach out to one of the hosts or whoever invited you.

Go Blue! 💛💙