Block Party
Information Last Updated on January 14, 2011
HOMECOMING BLOCK PARTY AND TAILGATING
It’s the 14th 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 in the wonderful world of Mason. 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 Little Patriots. You’ll see why this is where the magic happens!
Tailgating during the Homecoming Block Party is a tradition at Mason and one we would like to continue in the future.
Mason encourages its fans to come to campus early and enjoy the Block Party. Mason also encourages its fans to tailgate in a responsible manner, respectful of the campus and respectful of other Patriot fans and attendees at the Block Party.
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.
Area Division
There are two areas in Lot A for homecoming celebrations, the general lot and the alumni/family-friendly lot. The general lot is open to everyone. The Alumni Hospitality and Kid Zone tents are located in the alumni/family-friendly tailgating area, an area suitable for our youngest Patriots. To gain entry to the Alumni Hospitality tent registration is required. The Kid Zone is open to all guests, but alcohol is not permitted within the tented area.
The General Hospitality tent is located in the general tailgating area. Participants are able to explore both areas and are encouraged to socialize with everyone.
You can choose to tailgate in the general lot, where most students will be, or the alumni/family-friendly lot. The two are adjacent to one another but divided by a grassy median within the parking lot. If you have any questions, please email alumni@gmu.edu.
To participate in the annual tailgate during the Block Party, individuals must pre-register for an assigned spot. Spots will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
NOTE: Reservations will be accepted beginning at 8 AM, Monday, December 5, 2011. Reservations will not be accepted after January 27, 2012 or until all spots have been allocated.
You are responsible for all of your tailgating supplies: chairs, tables, tent, etc. We are simply providing a spot for you in the Block Party area (Lot A). If you are traveling from out of town, you may want to utilize our community partners services for your tailgating needs. Visit our rental page.
Once registered, a window placard will be emailed and MUST be presented at check-in before you are permitted into the Block Party area. You will receive an email the week of the game reminding you of arrival times, set up instructions, etc. Once your reservation is confirmed, you are guaranteed a space.
For more information or for tailgating tips, please click on the links in the left column. If you have any specific questions, please email sa@gmu.edu
All persons reserving a tailgate space must be the individual who checks-in at the tailgating area.
Planning your tailgate party can be an overwhelming challenge as you make sure that you have the necessities to ensure a successful tailgating party. You’re going to want to make sure you have enough food to feed you and your tailgate neighbors that decide to drop by when they find out you’re headed to the stadium on Game Day. Planning ahead for extra people can indeed be a challenge make sure you have plenty of liquid refreshments on hand to host a few of your fellow tailgaters.
Tailgating Checklist
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