Page 12 - Football Fan Guide (2018)

Other Items…prohibited from Memorial Stadium include
fireworks, noisemakers (whistles or horns), strollers, baby carriers,
tri-pods, umbrellas, video cameras, and weapons of any kind
(including pocket knives). Storage facilities are not available for
items left at portals.
Personal Seatbacks and Seat Cushions…brought into
Memorial Stadium should be 9” x 16” or smaller in size.
Tents and Tailgating…
Groups…can reserve tent space in the exclusive tent area in
Lot 31 and Grange Grove (see map 2 for exact locations). To
be eligible for tent space, groups must purchase 50 tickets or
more (available at a group discount), and order tents, food
and beverages through approved vendors. For complete details
and information on group tents, contact Jordan Davis at
(217) 300-4309, or by e-mail: jmdavi10@illinois.edu.
Grange Grove…located directly west of Memorial Stadium,
is a free, high-energy tailgating area, which Fighting Illini fans
of all ages can enjoy. There will be space for fans to set up their
own tailgate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Vehicles will not be
allowed inside Grange Grove which will open the day before from
5pm to 7pm for fans to reserve their space and set up any tailgate
items. The lot will reopen at 7 a.m. on game day and will remain
open until 10 p.m. or one hour after the conclusion of a night
game. In addition to tailgating, fans can also enjoy live music and
a family fun zone with inflatables, face painting, activities for
kids, beginning three hours before kick. There will be a variety of
food vendors located on First Street right outside Grange Grove.
Individual Tailgating…is allowed in all football parking
lots. All those tailgating must adhere to the policies listed in
the parking section of this guide. Personal tailgating tents
and awnings must be 10’x10’ or smaller, and must fit within
the boundary of one designated parking space. Tailgating on
sidewalks or walkways is prohibited. Personal golf carts are
prohibited from tailgating areas. No electrical power will be
provided. Please dispose of hot used charcoal in the specified
disposal containers located throughout the parking lots.