GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Fans who have enjoyed Gator Walk will now have another reason to come to the North Lawn even earlier.
The Gator Walk Village, a premium tailgate set up, along with Gator Walk and food trucks will add to the pre-game atmosphere on the North Lawn in between University Avenue and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Partnering with the Tailgate Guys for the fifth season, the Athletic Association will have 14 shaded tents set up along the Gator Walk that will provide a turnkey tailgating experience that includes set up, drop off, bell-hop service, catering and beverage, televisions and parking.
Fans will also be able to enjoy such food truck options as Cilantro Tacos, Vanarchy Sandwiches, Monsta Lobsta, Latin American Fusion, Kona Ice and more.
Participating vendors will vary each week and open about three hours before kickoff.
"Gator Walk always attracts a good crowd when the team arrives two and half hours before kickoff," Executive Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs
Mike Hill said. "We think the atmosphere and vibe around that area will enhance the game day experience for our fans. It will be the place to be well before the game."
An additional bathroom, which is similar to the others on Florida's campus, will be located near the food trucks on the North Lawn.
Fans enjoying the pre-game food and atmosphere will be in prime position for the football team's first Gator Walk of the year, which will occur at 5:05 PM for Florida's home opener against Northern Colorado on Sept. 9.
Gator Walk is a chance for fans to see and interact with UF's student-athletes as they enter The Swamp.
Kickoff for that contest is scheduled for 7:30 PM on the SEC Network.
In addition to the tailgates setup along the brick path on the North Lawn surrounding Gator Walk, Tailgate Guys will continue to have locations just south of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the Reitz Union Lawn.
