Minnesota State Tailgating Operating Procedures

Security Procedures Include:

Minnesota State University permits tailgating that includes consumption/possession of alcohol in designated parking lots only. Lot 7 (located directly west of Blakeslee Stadium) requires a season long permit (or paid one-day permit when available) and is a reserved pregame area for Maverick fans. Limited handicap parking is also available free of charge in the same lot.

A free, general public tailgate experience is also available on game day in Lot 20 just east of Blakeslee Stadium. Alcohol will only be allowed in the designated area of Lot 20. Tailgating activities without alcohol, such as grilling and games will be allowed in areas outside of the designated area.

Hours

Tailgating is restricted to the following times:

• Tailgating may begin three (3) hours before game time.
• Tailgating must end within (1) hour following the completion of the game.
• Once admitted to the stadium, there will be a “no pass out and return” policy during halftime or at any other point in the game.

Tailgating Rules

The following items and activities ARE ALLOWED in lots 7 and the barricaded area of lot 20:

• Consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed but must conform to MSS 340A.503 legal consumption permitted for individuals over 21 years old.
• Consumption of alcoholic beverages is only allowed in designated areas (Lot 7 & Lot 20A).
• Gas grills with a maximum propane cylinder size of 20 pounds, as well as any outdoor fire pit/heater that runs on propane.
• Portable outdoor furniture.
• Tents and awnings that do not require the use of stakes, block adjacent parking spaces, or impede drive aisles.
• Portable generators.

The following items and activities ARE NOT ALLOWED in lots:

• Smoking or open pit fires (Minnesota State is a smoke-free campus).
• Glass containers of any kind, including bottles and drinking glasses.
• Kegs, party balls, drinking game accessories that promote excessive alcohol consumption or large quantities or common source containers of alcoholic beverages.
• Couches or large furniture items that cannot be easily set up or taken down.
• Promotional or marketing activities without prior and appropriate authorization from Minnesota State Athletics.
• Sale of products, food or beverage without prior and appropriate authorization from Minnesota State Athletics.
• Occupying more than one parking space (unless approved by Minnesota State Athletics).
• Obstructing adjacent parking spaces, drive aisles, or reserved spaces.

Special Note:

• For Lot 7 only, no vehicle traffic (in or out) is permitted within 60 minutes of game time (exception for handicapped parking access).

*All guests must obey State of Minnesota Statutes, Mankato City Ordinances, and University policies while on campus or will be subject to eviction and/or arrest.

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