Tailgating at NDSU is a surprisingly robust scene for a northern plains school.
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Food & Drinks
Fans fill the parking lots surrounding Gate City Bank Field hours before kickoff, with green and gold canopy tents stretching across the asphalt.
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Timing & Arrival
Bison fans are famously welcoming to visitors, so don't be shy about accepting a brat or a beer from neighboring tailgates.
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Parking Reality
Arrive at least two to three hours early to soak it all in.
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Local Secrets
For food beyond the lots, head to downtown Fargo's Broadway corridor — just a short drive away — for craft breweries like Fargo Brewing Company and local favorites like JL Beers for burgers.
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PRO TIP
Swing by Drekker Brewing Company pregame for inventive craft beers and a lively crowd of Bison fans fueling up before kickoff.