Official Panthers/Bengals Tailgate Thread

[mush]

While the Panthers had a bad day last week on the field, the tailgating was awesome! Time to do it all over again this Sunday when the Bengals come to town for a 1 pm matchup.

This week's tailgate is sponsored by Carolina Dental Care (www.carolinadentalcare.net). They are offering 10% off all copays to anyone who comes in their office and mentions the Huddle discount. We thank them for their sponsorship because without them we couldn't offer what we do. The sponsorship money pays for all the food and drinks and allows fans on the website to tailgate hassle free. Just show up, eat and drink, and throw some money in the donation bucket. 100% of all donations go towards the year end Toys for Tots drive at the stadium. To date, the Huddle has donated more than $18,000 worth of bikes to the drive.

This week's menu includes the following: Ribeye steak or chicken and cheese hoagies with or without peppers/onions, beer boiled brats with or without peppers/onions, lima beans, sliced tomatoes, grilled yellow squash, salad, chips, and oreos to polish it all off. Various sodas and waters will be the drinks. Here's the usual info:

FAQ:

1. Who will be there/who can come? Let's start this out by saying that anybody can come and everyone is welcome. It has been this way ever since we started in 2004 and it makes the day interesting to say the least. Just come on down. The first tailgate started with about 8 people and since then thousands have tailgated with us, some every week. We were all newcomers at one point or another. Yes, even Bengals fans are welcome.

2. Where? The tailgate is in a parking lot across the street (same side) from Picasso's located at 230 S. Church St. It's a big parking lot that borders Church, 3rd, and Poplar downtown. In particular we are in the corner of 3rd and Poplar. There will be loud music and there will be a Carolina Huddle banner up on a tent along the sidewalk of 3rd St. We are right beside the lower entrance to this lot.

3. When? We will start tailgating at 7am, going until right before kickoff. No food will be served until around 10:30am and if you get there past 12:30pm or so don't expect any food to be left.

4. What do I bring? We provide just about everything. Food, plates, side items, non alcoholic drinks like waters, a diet soda, and regular soda. We have tents in case it rains and a few chairs if you really need one. If you drink alcohol, you need to bring it because the Huddle does not in any way provide alcohol for tailgates. If you bring your alcohol, bring some way to cool it because iced cooler space is in short supply on hot summer days.

5. How much? We provide everything for you to have a good tailgate and leave full before going into the game. The food you eat at this tailgate is way better than the cold weenies and soggy fries you buy in the stadium. Take that into account when the donation bucket comes around. Consider you didn't have to bring any grill, cook, or go to the grocery store to tailgate. 100% of all the money donated goes to the end of season Toys for Tots drive at the stadium. Few other charities can claim 100% given goes to the cause. Steak hoagies cost $9 at a restaurant, with only one side, and here you get unlimited and 5 or 6 sides. Considering you'll not pull your wallet out to buy food during the game, the expected donation is around $10/person, less for kids of course.

Parking in the lot we're at costs $25/space. You do not have to park there to tailgate with us, few people do. You can easily find spots a few blocks back for a fraction of the cost (down to $5)of this lot and just walk up. Some people take the light rail in for a few bucks.

Disclaimer: There will probably be loud music. The Huddle does not take responsibility for what is seen and heard at a tailgate so consider this before bringing children. The Huddle does not police adult behavior at tailgates.

Any other questions this is the thread to ask

[SCP]

No buffalo turds. But plenty of gherkins.

[vapanthersfan]

Hope to see all of you again, coming down for the big game. Food and company always wonderful. Thanks guys!!

[Skew]

2. Where? The tailgate is in a parking lot across the street (same side) from Picasso's located at 230 S. Church St. It's a big parking lot that borders Church, 3rd, and Poplar downtown. In particular we are in the corner of 3rd and Poplar. There will be loud music and there will be a Carolina Huddle banner up on a tent along the sidewalk of 3rd St. We are right beside the lower entrance to this lot.

For boo and anyone else who may have a blond moment.

[ladypanther]

Are the hoagies prepared on site? Looking for a cheese one.

[Mayor Qumiby]

I think ill be making my 1st stop by the huddle tailgate this week. I was about to stop by last week butttt cornhole and beerpong delayed me.

[JakeFlake]

I'll be there!

[TarPanther9180]

IF I'm not too hungover from UFC get together with my buddies Saturday night, I may drive down to try to get scalper tickets and attend the tailgate.

[Cyberjag]

Will Skew make me a sammich?

[boo7382]

2. Where? The tailgate is in a parking lot across the street (same side) from Picasso's located at 230 S. Church St. It's a big parking lot that borders Church, 3rd, and Poplar downtown. In particular we are in the corner of 3rd and Poplar. There will be loud music and there will be a Carolina Huddle banner up on a tent along the sidewalk of 3rd St. We are right beside the lower entrance to this lot.

For boo and anyone else who may have a blond moment.

Yes, thank you Inspector Gadget. As you may have not known, where were you guys meant in the fuging parking lot...not in downtown jackass lol

And yeah, Im blond. Ill admit it. I just wasn't looking hard enough thats all. Plus we were all the way on the other side of the lot

[Skew]

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[mush]

Are the hoagies prepared on site? Looking for a cheese one.

yep, prepared on site and made to order.

[Skew]

Will Skew make me a sammich?

I don't know how to cook.

[ncbobcat]

I'll be there this week for sure. I missed last week opting for my normal lot and in doing so found out they jacked up the prices. I may start tailgating with y'all regularly now my old lot wants to charge $30...note the old.