Touchdown Tailgate

Schedule

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Cowles Commons | Des Moines, IA

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Come on down to Cowles Commons on Saturday, September 6th to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Iowa State Cyclones at the #1 rated place to tailgate in Downtown Des Moines!
2 large Jumbotron TVs with plenty of cold beverages and delicious food will be waiting for you. All ages are welcome, bring your own chairs, and show off you school colors! Stick around for the Bags Tournament and live music from Jordan Beem after the game.
-Game date is September 6th with Kickoff at 11AM
-We will be open at 9AM on Cowles Commons
-Free Admission
-Local Food Trucks
-Your Private Bar will be providing beverages
-Bags Tournament run by SoCo Baggers starts at 2pm. Sign up at https://share.scoreholio.com/yrv45Pfv3Ub
-Bring your own chairs
-NO COOLERS
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Where is it happening?

Cowles Commons, 313 Walnut Street,Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Des Moines Performing Arts

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