Cost: $15 per spot – Refundable deposit.

It’s the 18th annual Homecoming Pregame Block Party. Wander through heated tents and hang out with friends, and meet alumni. You just never know who you’ll find. A great event for any Patriot fan, the gathering will include Mason’s family-friendly area, complete with interactive games, crafts, and face painting for our younger Patriots 13 and under.

Tailgating during the Homecoming Block Party is a tradition at Mason and one we would like to continue in the future.

Please help us keep your campus clean by bagging your trash and using recycling containers.

For the safety and enjoyment of all fans, please keep the guidelines below in mind when tailgating and attending the Block Party.

Only ONE TICKET per person please and you may only choose ONE tailgate area!

General Tailgating Guidelines

The Homecoming Block Party pre-game celebration, including tailgating, will take place in a designated area of Parking Lot K, on the west side of the Patriot Center. For the safety of all who attend the Block Party, cars will only be permitted into the tailgating area for ONE HOUR and vehicles must remain parked until the event is over. The Block Party Lot will open at 1:00PM. All cars must be in the lot by 2:00PM.

Spaces are not assigned and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Rental trucks, trailers, and motor homes will not be permitted into the lot.

The Block Party will close 30 minutes prior to the start of the game. Fans are responsible for cleaning all trash and food items before leaving for the game.

Alcohol Policy

Individuals who are 21 and older will be permitted to bring their own beer and/or wine into the tailgating area. Only single serving containers in cans or plastic are permitted for personal consumption. Glass bottles or containers will not be allowed. In addition, cases, kegs, and other large quantity containers are not permitted. Underage drinking laws will be strictly enforced during the Block Party. Liquor is not permitted.

Drinking games and rapid consumption devices are not permitted in the Block Party.

It is also important to note that open alcohol containers outside of the official tailgating area will be subject to open container laws are are prohibited.

Food and Grills

NEW INFORMATION: Charcoal grills are the only form of grilling permitted in the tailgating area. Fans who choose to grill must use charcoal grills. Hot coals must be dumped into the proper receptacles that will be found throughout the parking lot. All grilling areas must be cleaned up prior to departure.

Homecoming Block Party: Tailgating Space Reservation Form 2016