Gameday Program Feature - Truman's Terrace
9/10/2014 12:00:00 AM | Football
Truman's Terrace
By Dave Reiter, Mizzou Strategic Communications
Mizzou Football fans will have an extensive list of tailgating options at Memorial Stadium / Faurot Field this fall as Truman's Terrace, the all-inclusive, one-stop shop for stadium tailgating, comes on line at Memorial Stadium. The Terrace is located near the southeast corner of Memorial Stadium and gives fans the option for individual, family or large group tailgating, with none of the setup / teardown responsibilities.
Truman's Terrace also features the added benefit of being housed within Memorial Stadium, meaning only fans with tickets to that day's game and a pass into the Terrace can enjoy this unique tailgating experience.
"This will be a one-of-a-kind area around our stadium and a completely new tailgating experience for our fans," Executive Associate Athletics Director Tim Hickman said. "When we began the east side stadium expansion it gave us the opportunity to reinvigorate the area that used to be the old Amphitheater and this is the result."
All-season passes to Truman's Terrace are on sale now for $200 through the Tiger Scholarship Fund. The tailgating area opens two hours prior to kickoff and will remain open one hour after the game has finished. Fans in the Terrace will also have a private entrance into Memorial Stadium once gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
Included in the season pass is an all-you-can eat buffet (including non-alcoholic beverages) and access to a private cash bar. Other amenities inside the Terrace include live musical performances, a social lounge and a television viewing area to keep fans caught up with that day's slate of college football action.
"When we began this process, we wanted to create an area that would be attractive to a number of fan demographics," said Executive Associate Athletics Director Bryan Maggard. "Some fans want the tailgating experience and the social opportunities without the setup time. This area provides for that. Other fans want a place they can come in a couple hours before kickoff, grab a great catered meal, watch some games and get into the stadium for kickoff. We are still going to have our great dedicated tailgaters around Memorial Stadium, and we wouldn't want to change that, but with Truman's Terrace, we feel like we are providing another attractive option to soak up college football Saturday at The Zou."
There is no Tiger Scholarship Fund donation associated with a Truman's Terrace membership and all Mizzou students, faculty/staff and alumni are able to purchase memberships. Fans not purchasing parking passes for Tiger Football in 2014 are encouraged to consider Truman's Terrace as a tailgating option near the stadium.
"Keeping this area open to as many Tiger fans as possible was one driving factor behind this concept," Maggard said. "We want an area that enhances our game day experience, but is fan-friendly to all Tiger fans."
With parking at a premium around Memorial Stadium this season, Truman's Terrace will be a valuable large-group entertainment option. Groups of 25 to 50 can be accommodated, and packages include a reserved tented tailgate space with tables, chairs and a catered meal with non-alcoholic beverages included.
Groups will also have access to the a la carte cash bars located inside the area. On-site staff will be on hand to provide all the setup and takedown needed, and group packages include tickets to the game, as well as a limited number of parking passes.
"It doesn't get any better than Southeastern Conference football, but we haven't been able to accommodate the large group and corporate functions near the stadium before this project," Hickman said. "As word spreads about Truman'S Terrace, we hope to see increased interest from groups and corporations in entertaining at Memorial Stadium on game days. Parking is limited and space to hold large gatherings near the stadium is virtually non-existent, but now we have the opportunity to host multiple groups in one, all-inclusive area."
Groups interested in purchasing tents for Saturdays are encouraged to contact Brittani Price in the Tiger Scholarship Fund.
