The Mizzou Tigers kick off this Saturday, 6:30 PM at Memorial Stadium against the Auburn Tigers. This is the fourth of four home games in a row.
PRE-GAME INFORMATION
Looking for a hotel room? If you’re having a hard time finding a room, call the City Contact Center at 573-874-CITY (2489) and ask for hotel availability.
Transportation:
- Park downtown [parking garages are free on Saturdays] and walk to the stadium
- Park downtown and catch a shuttle to the stadium
- Check to see if your hotel is on a shuttle route
Shuttle information and routes can be found at GoCOMOTransit.com.
{Shuttles cost $1.50 each way, exact change is needed}
This weekend’s game is GOLD RUSH Find new game day gear here:
- opens in a new windowThe Mizzou Store – on campus, 911 E. Rollins
- Tiger Team Store – 600 E. Stadium (on the north side of Memorial Stadium)
- opens in a new windowRally House – 808 E. Broadway
- opens in a new windowTiger Spirit – 111 S. 9th St.
Grab a bite to eat: Look through our list of restaurants located in opens in a new windowThe District for lunch or dinner before the game.
Be prepared: be sure to follow the bag policy; the following options are allowed into the stadium:
- Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and not exceeding 12″ x 6″ x 12″
- One-gallon, clear plastic freezer bags
- Small clutch bags that do not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″
- An institutionally approved logo no larger than 4.5″ x 3.4″ on one side of permissible clear bag
TAILGATE
A few tailgating notes:
- Tailgating sites open at 8 AM
- Tiger Walk occurs 2 hours and 30 minutes before kick off – this year Tiger Walk will begin at the corner of Mick Deaver and Champions Dr. and will be followed by a free concert from David Nail in the free fan fest area on Mick Deaver Drive, east of the stadium
- The stadium opens 90 minutes before kick off
- Keep any pets on a leash
- Drones are not allowed to be flown on campus
- If you don’t have your own, ask a parking attendant for a free blue recycling bag
- Make sure you have designated drivers if you serve alcohol at your tailgate
- Just follow the rules and have fun!
Make this: Joe Montana’s Touchdown Guacamole
[From Noshing with the Nolands blog]
It’s going to be another hot weekend so be sure to stay hydrated while tailgating. Our opens in a new windowTiger Tailgating Pinterest board has more ideas for game day recipes, tailgating tips and games, and more.
WHILE YOU’RE HERE
We hope you’ll take some extra time to explore Columbia while you’re here for the game! Here’s what is going on around town this weekend:
On stage:
“Intimate Apparel” Friday-Saturday 7:30 PM
Macklanburg Playhouse
A personal story of confronting adversity through artistry. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage’s classic story is set in 1904 New York City and told through a contemporary lens. We follow the biographical story of her grandmother, Esther, an African- American seamstress with career and personal aspirations.
Live music:
Tank and the Bangas Friday 8:30 PM
Rose Music Hall, $12
Originating in New Orleans, Tank and The Bangas have all the qualities that relates them, to the city that birth them but a flair that separates them as well. Their performances range from being “One of the most energetic shows you’ll ever see” to “A gospel tent in Mississippi.”
Lucero, Adam Lee Friday 9 PM
The Blue Note, $18
Rock ‘n Roll River Festival 2017 Saturday 1-9 PM
Cooper’s Landing
Featuring: Monte Carlos, Money for Guns, River Ghost Revue, The Ridgerunners, st. gnome and Burney Sisters.
Other events:
Fall Flea Market Friday-Saturday 6 AM
Artichoke Annie’s Antique Mall
Weekend Film: Logan Friday-Saturday 7 PM and 9:30 PM
Wrench Auditorium, MU
Logan meets a young mutant who he has to protect from the bad guys trying to capture her. $1 with MU student ID, $2 for others.
D&D Farm Fall Open House Sunday 12-4 PM
6000 N. Creasy Springs Rd.
Now is your chance to visit Farm Animal Sanctuary before it closes its doors to the public for the rest of the year. All proceeds go toward caring for the animals.
Walk for the Climate Sunday 1 PM
Gather at Courthouse Square – 8th and Walnut
Mizzou Soccer vs. Texas A&M Sunday 5 PM
Walton Stadium
CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS:
Stop by 300 S. Providence Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Call 573-874-CITY (2489)
Tweet us @VisitColumbiaMO
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