Atmosphere
Austin Peay does an excellent job of providing a fun tailgating experience on game days, so if you love to tailgate, then you’ll have a great time here in Clarksville. Not only does Austin Peay offer open tailgating all throughout campus they also put together Tailgate Alley, which is home to just about anything you could want in a college football tailgate experience.
Tailgate Alley features a kids zone, concerts, and food trucks providing you with everything you need to have fun before the game. Whether you’re looking to party and listen to live music or just want to grab a bite to eat, there is something at Tailgate Alley for everyone making it a fantastic place to hang out before the game.
Additionally, Tailgate Alley is home to a team walk before the game as well ensuring that you’ll enjoy plenty of pageantry before the game. The team walk is an excellent way to kick off your game day and is a fun way to get into the Austin Peay spirit as well.
Tailgating at Austin Peay offers just about everything you could want from a small school tailgating experience, so arrive early and enjoy all the pregame festivities here Clarksville has to offer.
Traditions
Team Walk
The team walk takes place at Tailgate Alley two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff and is your chance to greet the Governors as they make their way to the stadium. It’s the perfect way to get into the Austin Peay game day spirit making the team walk a can’t-miss part of the pregame festivities.
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Kids Zone
If you’re taking the kids to the game, then make sure to stop by the Kids Zone in Tailgate Alley. The Kids Zone features inflatables and other kids activities making it a great place to spend some family time before the game.
Concerts
Tailgate Alley will be home to several concerts featuring local acts throughout the season. The concerts are a fun way to spend some time before the game, so make sure to check them out.
Where to tailgate
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Tailgate AlleyTailgate Alley is the hub of tailgating at Austin Peay, so if you have the opportunity reserve a spot in Tailgate Alley. Here you’ll be at the center of the action and get to tailgate alongside some of the most die-hard tailgaters at Governors games making Tailgate Alley the premier tailgate destination.
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All Parking Lots and Green AreasOne of the great things about tailgating at Austin Peay is that you can tailgate in any parking lot or grassy area on campus. There is plenty of space to tailgate here at Austin Peay, so arrive early and join in the action.
