Dairy Industry Tailgate

October 17, 2026 8:30AM - 12:00PM 4 hours before kickoff

Registration Deadline: October 12, 2026 - 11:45PM

3965 N College Road, Lansing MI 48910

The dairy tailgate will take place from 8:30AM to noon on October 17th when the Spartans play Northwestern. Connect with dairy industry friends over food and fun at the new MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center before watching the game.

After a busy harvest season, spend a day with Spartan fans and fellow dairy enthusiasts at the MSU Dairy Industry Tailgate! Join us at the dairy farm for complimentary food and drinks in advance of the MSU vs. Northwestern football game. Bring the family, reconnect with old friends and meet some new ones!

To purchase football tickets, visit msuspartans.com.

Tailgate parking will be available at no charge at the dairy but to attend the game you will need to move to a game day parking area. It is recommended to park at the Pavilion and use one of the shuttles. Game Day parking is available in the MSU Pavillion North Lot at $20. Additional parking is available in the commuter lot. The commuter lot parking is $20 and includes shuttle bus service to the stadium. The shuttle starts two hours prior to kickoff and returns for a reasonable amount of time after the game. Click here for the most accurate parking information.