Enthusiastic football fans discover that McDaniel’s Bair Stadium offers tailgating at its best; in fact, it’s mandatory fun at every home game. With the state’s – possibly the nation’s – only college drive-in stadium, McDaniel alumni have been justifiably proud of both their tailgating traditions as well as the Green Terror Football Championship Teams. Tents are erected, grills are lit, beverages chilled, and kids of all ages barrel-roll down stadium hillsides as the Green Terror team streams onto the field to the theme song of "Star Wars." McDaniel supports tailgating. We invite you to join our students and parents, the faculty and staff and spend a classic football weekend on the Hill. Your friends, and your kids, are welcome too.

To help you make your tailgating party a success, we suggest the following guidelines.

Arrive early. Prime tailgating spots go quickly. The stadium gates open at 11:00 a.m.
(9 a.m. on Homecoming Weekend) Parking on the field is $5 per vehicle. Decorate your vehicle with team pennants and other Green Terror stuff. Visit the college bookstore for specialty items.

Make friends with your neighbors. Introduce yourself and get to know the football parents. Share your food and swap menus. Good neighbors will watch your stuff while you visit the portable potties.

Bring food, lots of food. Peanuts, pretzels, salsa and chips are great snacks, but homestyle fried chicken, 3-foot cold cut subs with extra hots and Italian sausages smothered in onions and green peppers are true tailgating foods. Grilling is acceptable, but remember that hot grills are not good dance partners, so be careful when the crowd arrives, especially if children are nearby.

Dress in team colors. A true tailgater shows team spirit by wearing green and gold. Team hats and McDaniel sweatshirts are best. Green Bay's cheese heads are really cool, but then you wouldn’t be tailgating at McDaniel. Body paint invites special attention – and photographers – to your tailgate party. Just remember to use water-soluble paint. Remnants of green and gold paint in your ears may not impress your boss on Monday.

Be enthusiastic; don’t be obnoxious. Screaming at the officials, stamping the ground and punching trees will not help the team. Original containers of alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Disorderly conduct will not be tolerated. All law enforcement orders must be followed (penalty: banishment from the Bair Stadium FanZone).

Leave the area clean. Pick up all litter and deposit same in suitable receptacles. Keep our campus beautiful. All fans are asked to leave the stadium area 45 minutes after each game.

Make plans with fellow tailgaters for the next home game. Visit the Web site for a complete football schedule or tune in WTTR-AM 1470 for game coverage.