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A brown football with white laces rests on blue-and-white checkered fabric against a wooden background.

Tailgate on the Terrace

Event Info

October 9, 2026

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: The Gardens Restaurant at The Penn Stater Hotel

Tailgate on the Terrace

Pregame before the pregame.

Kick off Penn State football weekend with us at The Gardens Restaurant on Friday, October 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy live music while digging into tailgate favorites hot off the grill, including burgers, chicken, hot dogs and bratwurst, plus classic sides and a giant s’more cookie. Everything is available à la carte, with a full bar offering drinks for purchase.

Grab your crew, grab a drink, and get football weekend started a little early.