Athlete Tailgate

Albaugh Plaza at Jack Trice Stadium
Friday, July 29 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Music, inflatables, face painting, games, giveaways and more!

A free meal will be available for athletes and coaches with a credential, provided by Hy-Vee and Coca-Cola Bottling Company. There will be burgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies and beverages served. Food vendors will be on-site for those without an athlete or coach credential to purchase food.

Food vendors include:

  • Carlos Quesadillas

  • Jack’s Beef Delight & BBQ

  • Kona Ice

  • The Outside Scoop

Stop by each tailgate vendor for activities and giveaways, such as:

  • Coca-Cola Atlantic Bottling Co and their product sampling

  • Hy-Vee and Hy-Vee KidsFit with their engaging games and activities for kids (pictured above)

  • University of Iowa Health Care and their spin to win trivia game and prizes

  • United Healthcare Medicaid with plinko and a photo booth station

  • The Iowa State Fair with item giveaways

  • Iowa Wild with prize games and floor hockey for all to play!

  • Discover Ames and Catch Des Moines with local experiences to add to your must-see list and giveaways

  • Capital City Fruit with a bag toss, fresh fruit giveaways, register to win, and discounted on-site ordering

  • More vendors, fun and games!