09/12/2016
Countdown to Game Day: Georgia
The Mizzou opens in a new windowTigers kick off this Saturday, 6:30 PM at Memorial Stadium against the Georgia opens in a new windowBulldogs.
[Photo from Mizzou Football Facebook page]
PRE-GAME
Need help finding a hotel room? Call us at 573-875-1231 and ask for hotel availability.
How to get to the stadium:
- Park downtown [parking garages are free on Saturdays] and walk to the stadium
- Park downtown and opens in a new windowcatch a shuttle to the stadium
- Check to see if your hotel is on a opens in a new windowshuttle route
{Shuttles cost $1.50 each way, and beverages/coolers are not allowed so be mindful of that before boarding}
Throw on your black and gold! If you want/need new black and gold gear, check out:
- opens in a new windowThe Mizzou Store – on campus, 911 E. Rollins
- opens in a new windowRally House – 808 E. Broadway
- opens in a new windowAlumni Hall – 215 N. Stadium Blvd, Ste 101
- opens in a new windowTiger Spirit – 111 S. 9th St.
- Our Pinterest board – opens in a new windowGear Up for Game Day
Grab a bite to eat: check out our list of restaurants located in opens in a new windowThe District for ideas.
Weather: As of today (Monday), the opens in a new windowforecast is calling for a high of 77 with a chance of showers. Better pack a rain poncho just in case!
Where to watch: Not planning on watching the game in person? Check out our list of opens in a new windowsports bars.
TAILGATE
A few tailgating notes:
- Remember to keep any pets on a leash
- Tailgating sites open at 8 AM
- Tiger Walk occurs 2 hours and 30 minutes before kick off at the pedestrian bridge over Providence
- The stadium opens 90 minutes before kick off
- Just opens in a new windowfollow the rules and have fun!
Our opens in a new windowTiger Tailgating Pinterest board has ideas for game day recipes, tailgating tips and games, and more.
Make this: opens in a new windowLoaded Ranch Dip
This week’s Pinterest creation is Loaded Ranch Dip – yum.
- 1 cup light sour cream
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
- 1 lb bacon
- 3-4 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions:
- Cook bacon, then chop into pea-sized crumbles and set aside.
- Mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix together in a bowl.
- Fold in the bacon, green onions, and shredded cheese.
- Keep cold and enjoy with sturdy crackers. That’s it!
WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Below is a list of some other great activities going on this weekend. Check out our calendar of events to see more.
LIVE MUSIC
opens in a new window9th St Summerfest with Corey Smith outside of The Blue Note
Friday 7 PM
opens in a new windowBrett Stewart at Nash Vegas
Friday 8 PM
opens in a new windowChrome Sparks at Rose Music Hall
Friday 9 PM
FAMILY
opens in a new windowDisney’s “The Little Mermaid” at Columbia Entertainment Company
Friday 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 2 PM
opens in a new windowFlick on Faurot: Little Giants at Memorial Stadium
Friday 8:30 PM
opens in a new windowOutdoor Movie Series: Over the Hedge at Open Door Church
Friday 8:30 PM
opens in a new windowAnnual Heritage Festival & Craft Show at Nifong Park
Saturday-Sunday 10-5 PM
OTHER
opens in a new windowRocheport Wine Stroll in downtown Rocheport
Saturday 4-8 PM
opens in a new windowColumbia Track Club Malted Mile on Strawn Rd.
Sunday 10 AM
opens in a new windowMizzou Soccer vs. Weber State at Walton Stadium
Sunday 1 PM
opens in a new window“Spring Awakening” – A TRYPS Edge Production – Windsor Auditorium, Stephens College
Sunday 7 PM
Contact us if you have any questions:
Stop by 300 S. Providence Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Call us at 573-875-1231
Tweet us at @ColumbiaMOCVB
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GO TIGERS
