Official Panthers/Saints Tailgate Thread

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Another good tailgate happening this Sunday vs. the Saints. Ranucci back to sponsor another good tailgate with great weather. Please be sure to thank him for his generosity this week and check out his new restaurant in Belmont opening just last week. www.ranuccis.com has all the info and details.

The Huddle has been fortunate to have generous sponsors every game to provide free food and non-alcoholic drinks to everyone that shows up. In return the people that partake leave a donation that, because of the sponsors, 100% goes towards a year end bike donation to Toys for Tots. We’re talking upwards of $20,000 and 600 bikes to date have been donated to the Marine Corps Reserve during this time.

This week's menu is still under construction at this time. Ranucci is deciding on what to do maybe thinking about trying something new as well. Check back later in the week and it will be posted. Breakfast will definitely be served again....various Bojangles biscuits.

Here's the usual info:

Where: We are located at the intersection of 3rd st. and Poplar. We are located in a large parking lot that borders 3rd, Poplar, and Church st. congregating at 3rd and poplar right beside the lower entrance to the lot. Look for the carolinahuddle.com banners, tents, and loud music. The lot is across 3rd street from Picasso's restaurant and bar.

What: Food, music, drinks (non-alcoholic) and friendly Panthers fans. If you drink alcohol you have to bring it yourself and provide your own cooler because its hard enough to keep our own drinks cold on hot days.

When: We’ll start at 6am this week. Maybe earlier. If you get there after 12:15 there's no guarantee any food will be left. Most of us are trying to get in the game as well so we can't stay back and cook for you, miss kickoff, if you get there late.

Who: Around 50 fans all somehow connected to this website.

How much: The parking lot is $25 to park there but you don’t have to park in the lot to tailgate with us. Many take the light rail for a few dollars and walk down or park a few blocks back for cheaper and just walk up.

When you show up and partake, please donate as much as you can to our cause. It’s a labor of love for us, but at the end of the day don’t discount what you saved by not bringing your grill, food, drinks, etc. and what it would cost you for a day of tailgating, shopping, and energy cooking. Remember 100% of your donation goes to charity. Hard to find many others that claim that nowadays.

Disclaimer: There will probably be loud music. The Huddle does not police adult behavior at tailgates so while kids have a blast at tailgates, we can’t be responsible for what they may see or hear during the time. Remember if you drink alcohol you’re responsible for bringing your own and keeping it cool.

Any other questions this is the thread to ask.

[Woodcookedbbq]

Does that dude with the truck which transforms into a mini entertainment complex with the video games, loud music, and various other activities still set up beside the tailgate spot?

[jamos14]

As i stated in the other thread, I am very excited. Flying from California for a wedding and will be able to go to the game as well. We have about 16-17 people in our group that will be here eating on some good food! I just happened to be at the tailgate sponsored by Ranucci's last year as well and loved it! Plenty of donations coming! Go Panthers!

[Kyle82]

Where do you guys tailgate at?

Just thought I would go ahead and get that out of the way.

I'm all over this one!!!!! See y'all Sunday :cheers2:

[boo7382]

woooooooooooooo lets beat the aints

[JakeFlake]

I'm in.

[MadHatter]

Does that dude with the truck which transforms into a mini entertainment complex with the video games, loud music, and various other activities still set up beside the tailgate spot?

Yes....Jimmy still sets up early right next to us. Please make sure that everyone throws a few dollars into his tip bucket for the great music and entertainment that he provides. His equipment is expensive and it definitely makes our tailgate experience more enjoyable.

[MadHatter]

Where do you guys tailgate at?

Just thought I would go ahead and get that out of the way.

I'm all over this one!!!!! See y'all Sunday :cheers2:

Look at the OP's post. It gives the exact location of the tailgate.

[Louie]

I will be there and going to bring the Misses.:D

[Jackofalltrades]

Gonna try to get down there with my brother.

[BMorgan]

I'll be there, and at full speed! Mead anyone????

[jamos14]

Mead sounds amazing!

[Ranucci's Big Butt BBQ]

Need some menu ideas. We have been busy as hell at the restaurant and not much time to think about this week. BBQ or gumbo/shrimp boil?

[o803oVaDeR]

The wife and i will be there. We will be in our double trouble jerseys. Me in the stew and her in the dwil. See you guys there!