Atmosphere

Redhawks fans love to tailgate, and it shows on game days as everywhere you look you’ll see fans dressed in black and red tailgating to their heart’s content. Southeast Missouri State may not be the first name you think of when you think of excellent tailgating atmosphere, but that’s exactly what you’ll find here. The university has a pretty liberal tailgating policy, and fans can tailgate in any of the free parking lots giving you plenty of space to set up.

In addition to the liberal tailgate rules, the friendly fans also make tailgating at Southeast Missouri State a joy. Everyone is extremely welcoming and as long as you bring something to share you’ll have no problem making new friends.

You also won’t want to miss the block party that takes place on Bellevue Street. The block party creates a fantastic tailgating destination and features all kinds of activities including bouncy houses live music and more. If you’re looking for something to do or just want to get into the game day spirit, then head down to Bellevue Street before the game.

Finally, make sure to catch the Redhawks Walk before the game. The Redhawks Walk is a fantastic way to show off your Southeast Missouri Pride as well as the perfect way to get into the Redhawks spirit.

Missouri State offers one of the best tailgating destination in the Ohio Valley Conference, so start planning your trip today.

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Redhawks Walk

Don’t miss the Redhawks Walk before the game. The Redhawks Walk takes place two hours before kickoff and features the band and cheerleaders leading the football team to the stadium. It’s the perfect way to get into the game day spirit making it a can’t-miss part of any Southeast Missouri State tailgate.

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Bellevue Street

If you’re looking for some pre-game entertainment, then head over to Bellevue Street before the game. Here you’ll find inflatables, live music, and much more making it a fantastic place to hang out before the game.

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