IFAS/CALS TailGATOR 2025

Join us for one of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences’ most beloved traditions—TailGator! Before the Gators take on the Texas Longhorns, gather with fellow alumni, family, friends, students, faculty, and staff for a festive pregame celebration. TailGATOR will start three hours before kickoff.

Hosted by UF/IFAS CALS, TailGator brings together the Gator Nation with food, fun, and the chance to reconnect with our agricultural and life sciences community. Enjoy a delicious BBQ meal, family-friendly activities, and plenty of orange-and-blue spirit as we gear up to cheer the Gators to victory.

Come hungry, come spirited, and come ready to celebrate—because nothing beats game day with CALS!

The following departments and organizations are registered (updated 8/25):

- Entomology Club

- Environmental Horticulture Club

In addition, Florida Farm Bureau Federation will be on hand. We appreciate their and Chemical Dynamics' support of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

Bid on silent auction items which support the CALS Alumni and Friends Scholarship Endowment.

Learn more at www.cals.ufl.edu/TailGATOR.

FAQs

Who can attend this event?

Our event is open to the general public, alumni, friends and supporters. Meal tickets are available for purchase.

How can I purchase football tickets?

Visit https://floridagators.com/sports/2022/12/15/football-single-game-tickets.aspx to purchase single game tickets.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Game day parking information is available at http://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_facilities_parking_football_.aspx.

Where can I use my meal ticket?

Meal tickets are only valid for the UF/IFAS CALS TailGATOR. Meal tickets cannot be redeemed in the stadium.

Can I purchase a meal ticket at the door?

A limited number of TailGATOR tickets will be available at the door for $25 each.

Can I watch the game in the O'Connell Center?

No. At kickoff time, all guests will be asked to leave the TailGATOR area of the O'Connell Center.

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