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Tailgate Competition Registration

Thank you for your interest in Homecoming 2025's Tailgate Competition! Please submit this form to register for the competition.

The competition will take place on October 11th, 2025, before the Homecoming Football Game. Judging will begin 45 minutes after the tailgate lots open and will continue until all tailgates have been judged. For any questions, please contact university.events@homecoming.psu.edu

When signing up for the competition, you will need to select a category to enter. The available categories are general, RV, and student. Choose the student category if you are a Penn State student or a student organization hosting the tailgate. Select RV if your tailgate will be held at an RV or in the RV lots. All other entries should select the general category. One winner will be chosen from each category.

All participants must be 18 years or older and must submit their lot numbers by October 9th, 2025, at 11:59 PM, failure to do so may result in disqualification. Registrations are due by October 5th, 2025, at 11:59 PM, and late entries will not be considered for judging. No alcohol may be present while judging is taking place, and participants must be willing to communicate with the designated tailgate competition coordinator and their assigned judging team.

Alcohol Disclaimer: We ask that while being judged, there are no alcoholic beverages in sight. While you are being judged in person, there should be no alcohol out, or in sight around your tailgate. Thank you!

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