# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Be Great Tailgate 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Grab your jerseys, grab your friends, and join us at the annual Be Great Tailgate on September 17th at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids!
At the Be Great Tailgate, guests will experience all the fall tailgating fun – while supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids and, most importantly, the kids we serve. The best part of this fun event isn’t the mouthwatering food and beverages or even the amazing auction items; it’s the fact that every dollar raised helps provide kids in our community with a future that is full of promise and potential.
Attire is casual with a splash of sports! Wear your favorite team’s colors.
https://bgcgrandrapids.org/events/begreat
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/be-great-tailgate-2026/200030306715950
- **Event Categories**: kids, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 235 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504
- **lat**: 42.96838
- **long**: -85.68814
- **full address**: 235 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Be Great Tailgate 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3f759f4122adf54462df27a6d0c3906fd59b7878c5c2a5fed87e4b66c295b0ec-rimg-w1200-h655-dc485818-gmir?v=1788277943

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Be Great Tailgate 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Be Great Tailgate 2026 takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 235 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Be Great Tailgate 2026?
  - **A:** Be Great Tailgate 2026 is organized by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Be Great Tailgate 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Be Great Tailgate 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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