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Football Tailgates

Come and celebrate the home team.

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Harding University tailgate events are held every Saturday before a home football game at First Security Stadium. Whether the game is in the afternoon or evening, come out to support the home team and participate in all of the tailgate activities.

The lawn in front of the Ganus Activities Complex is the designated zone for tailgate set up. University offices and departments, social clubs and Bison football fans everywhere can set up a tailgate. Bring your grills and your black and gold decorations to create a dining experience full of Harding pride.

Restrooms are available in the GAC before the game, and the restrooms in First Security Stadium can be used during the game. The GAC is located on the corner of Park Street and Burks Boulevard, and First Security Stadium sits to the left of the GAC. Parking can be found on all four sides of the GAC.

Tailgate Schedule

For a set up map and a more detailed schedule for special events, see below.

 

2 p.m. Football Game

8:00 a.m. — Tailgate Area Opens, No Reservations Needed, First Come, First Served (See Map below)
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Restrooms available in the GAC
11:40 a.m. — Walk of Brothers with the Harding University Drumline
1:30 p.m. — Thundering Herd Marching Band Tailgate Performance
2:00 p.m. — Game Kickoff at First Security Stadium

 

3 p.m. Football Game

8:00 a.m. — Tailgate Area Opens, No Reservations Needed, First Come, First Served (See Map below)
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. — Restrooms available in the GAC
12:40 a.m. — Walk of Brothers with the Harding University Drumline
2:30 p.m. — Thundering Herd Marching Band Tailgate Performance
3:00 p.m. — Game Kickoff at First Security Stadium

 

6 p.m. Football Game

8:00 a.m. — Tailgate Area Opens, No Reservations Needed, First Come, First Served (See Map below)
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — Restrooms available in the GAC
3:40 p.m. — Walk of Brothers with the Harding University Drumline
5:30 p.m. — Thundering Herd Marching Band Tailgate Performance
6:00 p.m. — Game Kickoff at First Security Stadium

 

7 p.m. Football Game

8:00 a.m. — Tailgate Area Opens, No Reservations Needed, First Come, First Served (See Map below)
12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. — Restrooms available in the GAC
4:40 p.m. — Walk of Brothers with the Harding University Drumline
6:30 p.m. — Thundering Herd Marching Band Tailgate Performance
7:00 p.m. — Game Kickoff at First Security Stadium

Family Weekend Tailgating Map Coming Soon...

8:00 a.m. — Tailgate Area Opens, No Reservations Needed, First Come, First Served (See Map)

12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. — Restrooms available in the GAC

4:40 p.m. — Walk of Brothers with the Harding University Drumline

6:25 p.m. — Thundering Herd Marching Band Tailgate Performance 

7:00 p.m. — Bison Football vs. Ouachita Baptist University Game Kickoff, First Security Stadium.  Be on hand for a Great American Conference matchup. Wear your black and gold and cheer for the Bisons. Tickets required. $10 general admission, $5 student admission on sale at hardingtickets.com.

Homecoming Tailgating Map Coming Soon...

8:00 a.m. — Tailgate Area Opens, No Reservations Needed, First Come, First Served

10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Restrooms available in the Ganus Activities Complex

11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. — Harding family picnic, food trucks and giant tailgate celebration, Bison Park. Your lunch plans are made! There will be a food truck court located on the west side of the Ganus Activities Complex. Meal seating will be available to enjoy your meal while catching up with other Harding family. Enjoy inflatable games inside the GAC as well as a petting zoo in Bison Park. Reunion classes from 2020, 2015, 2010, 2005, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1980, 1975, 1970, 1965, 1960, 1955, and 1950 be sure to stop by the alumni tent at the tailgate entrance, located at the arch on the west end of Bison Park. 

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. — President's Council Homecoming Tailgate. The tent is located in front of GAC. Bring your families and enjoy lunch and enjoy live music! Reconnect with other President's Council members. (Tailgate pass event for President’s Council members)

11:30 a.m. — Football Alumni meet in Keller lobby with current football players to participate in the Walk of Brothers.

12:40 a.m. — Walk of Brothers. Line up in front of the GAC and cheer the Harding Bison Football team as they prepare to meet University of Arkansas - Monticello at 3 p.m. in an important Great American Conference game.

12 p.m. — Ticket booth opens at First Security Stadium

2:25 p.m. — Thundering Herd Marching Band Tailgate Performance  

3 p.m. —  Bison football vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Game Kickoff, First Security Stadium, Tickets coming soon.

More information coming soon.