
The start of football season doesn’t just mean the end of the summer, it also marks the beginning of tailgate season.
Whether you’re a Gator fan or just enjoy participating in the festivities surrounding the games, gather the family and grab your grill (or win one from Sonny’s BBQ, see details below) and make a holiday out of the 2024 Gator football games at any of these Gainesville tailgate locations this season.
Thursday, Aug. 29
Shoppes at Thornebrook’s Tailgate Party
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Location: 2441 NW 43 St.
Celebrate the return of football season with fun for the whole family. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, music with Kiss 105.3 and local vendor pop-ups.
Friday, Aug. 30
Chomp Block Party at Celebration Pointe
Time: 6-10:00 p.m.
Location: 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave.
These exclusive block parties are part of an ongoing partnership program with UF where Gator fans can enjoy food and drinks from onsite restaurants, food trucks, live music, giveaways, a kids’ zone with a bounce house, face painting and balloon animals, and a pep-rally featuring the Gators’ Spirit Team. Celebration Pointe also hosts Gator Talk Radio and is a Gator Aider location for park-and-ride to and from UF football games.
Saturday, Aug. 31, UF vs. University of Miami (3:30 p.m.)
Greater Gainesville Chamber Tailgate
Time: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Tent is located west of Gator Walk outside of Gate 7 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, 157 Gale Lemerand Dr.
Join the Greater Gainesville Chamber and Spirit Partner GrayRobinson P.A. for a tailgate at the UF vs. University of Miami game. There will be drinks, food and TVs to keep up with the other football games going on that day.
Gator Nation Tailgate
Time: Noon – 3 p.m.
Location: Emerson Alumni Hall, 1938 W University Ave.
Free for anyone with a current UFAA membership. Entry into the tailgate allows Gators access to live music, face painting, food for purchase from Mojo’s Hogtown BBQ, merchandise for sale from the UF Bookstore and access to the Gator Walk. Life Members may bring two complimentary guests each, and Annual Members may bring one complimentary guest each to a tailgate.
Jewish Gators v. Hurricanes Tailgate
Time: 1-3:30 p.m.
Location: 2020 W University
Open to University of Florida and University of Miami students, families, alumni and community members.
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Time: 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: 5 Fraternity Row
Food and drinks will be provided.
Saturday, Sept. 7, UF v. Samford (3 p.m.)
Greater Gainesville Chamber Tailgate
Time: 3-7 p.m.
Location: Tent is located west of Gator Walk outside of Gate 7 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, 157 Gale Lemerand Dr.
Gator Nation Tailgate
Time: 4-6:30 p.m.
Location: Emerson Alumni Hall, 1938 W University Ave.
Jewish Gator Tailgate
Time: 4:30-7 p.m.
Location: 2020 W. University Ave.
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Time: 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: 5 Fraternity Row
Saturday, Sept. 13
Chomp Block Party at Celebration Pointe ahead of Florida vs. Texas A&M
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Location: 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave.
Saturday, Sept. 14, UF v. Texas AM (3:30 p.m., Championship Reunion/Family Weekend)
Sigma Phi Epsilon – Florida Alpha, Florida VS. Texas A&M Alumni Tailgate
Time: Noon-3:30 p.m.
Location: 5 Fraternity Row
Food and drinks will be provided.
Jewish Gator Tailgate
Time: 1-3:30 p.m.
Location: UF Hillel, 2020 W University Ave.
Gator Nation Tailgate
Time: Noon-3:00 p.m.
Location: Emerson Alumni Hall, 1938 W University Ave.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Sonny’s BBQ Tailgates from the Pit
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Fans can enter to win a Tailgate from the Pit through the Sonny’s BBQ website or Sonny’s BBQ app. Eight winners will receive a party hosted by Head Pitmaster Shannon Snell, a former University of Florida and NFL football player. Each party will include a fully catered Sonny’s BBQ meal, games, music, TV screens to watch the game and Sonny’s BBQ swag, all for 10 to 20 friends. One grand prize winner will also receive the ultimate tailgate package valued at $945. Qualifying games:
- Miami @ USF – 9/21/24 – Tampa, FL
- Colorado @ UCF – 9/28/24 – Orlando, FL
- UCF @ UF – 10/5/24 – Gainesville, FL
- FSU @ Miami – 10/26/24 – Miami, FL
- UF vs UGA – 11/2/24 – Jacksonville, FL
- Tennessee @ UGA – 11/16/24 – Athens, GA
- Vanderbilt @ LSU – 11/23/24 – Baton Rouge, LA
- Florida @ FSU – 11/30/24 – Tallahassee, FL
Saturday, Oct. 5, UF v. UCF (6 p.m.)
GNFP UCF vs. Florida Tailgate
Time: 1-8:00 p.m.
Location: The North Side of the stadium, outside of the F club at GatorWalk Village at the GNFP banner.
Greater Gainesville Chamber Tailgate – UF vs UCF
Time: TBA
Location: Tent is located west of Gator Walk outside of Gate 7 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, 157 Gale Lemerand Dr.
UCF Alumni ChargeOn Tailgate
Time: 3 hours prior to kickoff
Location: Reitz Union North Lawn, 665 Reitz Union Dr.
Guests can look forward to a commemorative lanyard car, unlimited food and drinks, entertainment, games, photo booth and more.
Jewish Gator Tailgate
Time: 3:30-6 p.m.
Location: UF Hillel, 2020 W University Ave.
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Time: Noon-3 p.m.
Location: 5 Fraternity Row
Friday, Oct. 18
Chomp Block Party at Celebration Pointe
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Location: 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave.
Saturday, Oct. 19, UF v. Kentucky (3:30 p.m.)
Jewish Gator Tailgate
Time: 1-3:30 p.m.
Location: UF Hillel, 2020 W University Ave.
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Time: Noon-3 p.m.
Location: 5 Fraternity Row
Friday, Nov. 2, UF v. Georgia (3:30 p.m.)
Sonny’s BBQ Tailgates from the Pit
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Saturday, Nov. 9, UF v. Texas (Noon)
Gator Nation Tailgate
Time: 9-11:30 a.m.
Location: Emerson Alumni Hall, 1938 W University Ave.
Friday, Nov. 15
Chomp Block Party at Celebration Pointe ahead of Florida vs. LSU
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Location: 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave.
Saturday, Nov. 16, UF vs. LSU (3:30 p.m.)
Jewish Gator Tailgate
Time: 1-3:30 p.m.
Location: UF Hillel, 2020 W University Ave.
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Time: Noon-3 p.m.
Location: 5 Fraternity Row
Friday, Nov. 22
Chomp Block Party at Celebration Pointe ahead of Florida vs. Ole Miss
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Location: 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave
Saturday, Nov. 23, UF vs. Ole Miss (Noon, senior day)
Gator Nation Tailgate
Time: 9-11:30 a.m.
Location: Emerson Alumni Hall, 1938 W University Ave.
Jewish Gator Tailgate
Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon
Location: UF Hillel, 2020 W University Ave.
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Time: 12:05 p.m.-3 p.m.
Location: 5 Fraternity Row
Saturday, Nov. 30, UF vs. FSU
Sonny’s BBQ Tailgates from the Pit
Time: TBA
Location: TBA