Clemson Trip

[AppSt94]

I am flying up to Atl early Sat Morning and driving to the game and then back to Atl to fly home late Sat night.

[DaphneUrquhart]

My crew and I are staying in Asheville.

[Appstate88]

I'm driving up from Augusta, GA.

[APPdiesel]

Can someone tell me what the deal is with the alumni tailgate? My group and I never go to those things as we still like to mix it up and drink like we're 20 at Kinsington Meadows.

Do you have to buy tickets? Do you have to park in a certain place? etc

[appgrunt71]

To know the specifics, go to appstate.edu, alumni, tailgates. The tailgate will be located in the Edgar Brown Univ Union Bldg, off of Highway 93, just east of the stadium. The hours are 9 to noon; cost is $40/adult. The meal will be like a brunch and I suspect with the $40 comes two alcohol tickets, beer or wine.

[AppDawg]

Unfortunately, I can't make the game. I do however find it very odd that tickets to the alumni tailgate are more expensive than tickets to the game itself. $40 vs. $35.

[kiddbrewer]

My wife and I are probably driving down to Greenville Thursday night. We're going to see the sights Friday morning/afternoon, then head down to Clemson Friday. We should be there for the App gathering Friday night and start tailgating early Saturday morning.

This will be my first trip to Clemson. I'm pumped.

[TheMoody1]

My wife and I are probably driving down to Greenville Thursday night. We're going to see the sights Friday morning/afternoon, then head down to Clemson Friday. We should be there for the App gathering Friday night and start tailgating early Saturday morning.

This will be my first trip to Clemson. I'm pumped.

At the spring tour they said the Friday night Yosef event would be in Greenville. Has that been changed to Clemson?

[sixtoes9134]

If you are coming from Greenville skip I-85 and take Hwy 123 to Clemson.

This is the correct answer. I just wasn't sure where everyone was coming from.

This is what we were thinking of doing after spending night in Greenville. Can anyone tell me about traffic on 123 if we leave at say 8:15 ish?

[TheMoody1]

If you are coming from Greenville skip I-85 and take Hwy 123 to Clemson.

This is the correct answer. I just wasn't sure where everyone was coming from.

This is what we were thinking of doing after spending night in Greenville. Can anyone tell me about traffic on 123 if we leave at say 8:15 ish?

It should be starting to get fairly heavy by then. Will probably back up some in Easley and then be heavy once you get close to Clemson. We plan on arriving by 8:00 am.

[ASUMountaineer]

Unfortunately, I can't make the game. I do however find it very odd that tickets to the alumni tailgate are more expensive than tickets to the game itself. $40 vs. $35.

It's usually around $25, but this particular tailgate (because of the rules they had to work with) will feature an open wine/beer bar. Typically, you get two drinks with your ticket, but this year you can drink all the wine and beer you want--resulting in a higher ticket price.

[kiddbrewer]

My wife and I are probably driving down to Greenville Thursday night. We're going to see the sights Friday morning/afternoon, then head down to Clemson Friday. We should be there for the App gathering Friday night and start tailgating early Saturday morning.

This will be my first trip to Clemson. I'm pumped.

At the spring tour they said the Friday night Yosef event would be in Greenville. Has that been changed to Clemson?

You're right. I must have misread it.

[AppDawg]

Unfortunately, I can't make the game. I do however find it very odd that tickets to the alumni tailgate are more expensive than tickets to the game itself. $40 vs. $35.

It's usually around $25, but this particular tailgate (because of the rules they had to work with) will feature an open wine/beer bar. Typically, you get two drinks with your ticket, but this year you can drink all the wine and beer you want--resulting in a higher ticket price.

Seems like ECU and VT several years ago were in the $40 range. Regardless, A 3 hour event with bacon and eggs as the main courses it just seems steep. Especially at $20 for kids. If Liquor was part of the open bar or announced a portion of proceeds go to the Appalachian Fund/Alumni Association, then a little more explainable.

[ASUMountaineer]

Unfortunately, I can't make the game. I do however find it very odd that tickets to the alumni tailgate are more expensive than tickets to the game itself. $40 vs. $35.

It's usually around $25, but this particular tailgate (because of the rules they had to work with) will feature an open wine/beer bar. Typically, you get two drinks with your ticket, but this year you can drink all the wine and beer you want--resulting in a higher ticket price.

Seems like ECU and VT several years ago were in the $40 range. Regardless, A 3 hour event with bacon and eggs as the main courses it just seems steep. Especially at $20 for kids. If Liquor was part of the open bar or announced a portion of proceeds go to the Appalachian Fund/Alumni Association, then a little more explainable.

Yeah, at that price point it's certainly not a slam dunk for many people. We were planning to get down early and set up a tailgate, but we're planning to attend the Alumni Tailgate. Of course, we're leaving the kiddo behind with the grandparents. I'm mostly paying for convenience and to mingle with fellow Mountaineers.

[APPdiesel]

My tentative plan is still to tailgate on the golf course. It's free, just first come first served, and less than a mile walk to the stadium. Seems many of us are thinking the same thing. We should organize something just a little bit.

[jwash99]

I'm coming from Charlotte. Any tips or little known short cuts instead of dealing with 85?

[strongwxnc]

My tentative plan is still to tailgate on the golf course. It's free, just first come first served, and less than a mile walk to the stadium. Seems many of us are thinking the same thing. We should organize something just a little bit.

Might land on the golf course as well. Need some other members of the black and gold family to tailgate with!

[JTApps1]

We're going to do a post game tailgate to wait for the traffic to clear. The 12:30 kickoff just makes it too early of a morning for the normal routine.

[AppStateNews]

A group of at least 6 of us will be camping on Lake Keowee at Crooked Creek RV Park (http://www.crookedcreekrvpark.org/). My family and I go here every summer and it's a really nice camp ground. Bathrooms are nice, showers are nice, etc. We will likely just be tent camping, but the RV spots are really nice as well.

[Apps03]

We're going to do a post game tailgate to wait for the traffic to clear. The 12:30 kickoff just makes it too early of a morning for the normal routine.

This is our plan as well. Hitting up Esso after the game is going to be great. Never been there with the opposing team colors on before.