Touchdown Tailgate

Touchdown Tailgate

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The 2023 Touchdown Tailgate Party Headquarters, Presented by Willis Nissan, Caesars Sportsbook, and Iowa Corn Growers Association and sponsored by US Cellular, will be held Sept. 9 at Cowles Commons in downtown Des Moines.

It’s FREE admission, so watch the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game on two jumbotron TVs. Grab your favorite beverage from Ricochet Bar and food from local food trucks. There will be music, games, and entertainment all day.

Stop by our booth and support your team by trying out US Cellular’s 360-degree photo booths and picking up a station koozie in your team’s colors.

The event is from 10 am to 10 pm, with kickoff at 2:30 pm. Wear your school colors and bring your chairs for the best tailgate party in town.

No coolers or outside food, please. All ages are welcome.

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