Gators fans compete for $40,000
A tailgate event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium offers cash prizes and food before Saturday's game against Oklahoma.
By Hana Gray ·
Gainesville residents can win a share of $40,000 in cash prizes on Saturday, November 7. The competition takes place before the University of Florida plays the University of Oklahoma. The event is part of the Yes Chef Tailgates tour presented by Pepsi.
Jack Goldburg, co-founder of Jack’s Dining Room and Yes Chef Group, will challenge fans to three specific games. These include Reaction Catch, Football Toss, and Pepsi Putt. Participants who place on the leaderboard become eligible for the head-to-head contest. The total prize pool for these challenges is $40,000.
The tailgate opens at 4:30 p.m. ET for registered guests. Those attendees can play all games for free to earn a leaderboard spot. The public can enter at 6:30 p.m. ET without an RSVP. The 'Beat Jack' challenge begins at 6:00 p.m. ET. The event ends at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Food vendors Grievous Angel and LoveBird will serve meals during the event. DJ gudgroove will provide live music. Pepsi, a partner of the Gators for 21 years, will supply ice-cold drinks. Attendees can access free Pepsi Zero Sugar and Pepsi Prebiotic Cola throughout the tailgate.
The event is located at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at 157 Gale Lemerand Drive in Gainesville. Space is limited. Fans can secure a spot through Jack’s Dining Room’s Instagram. On-site RSVPs are also available if capacity allows. The contest is open to eligible Florida residents ages 18 and older. Government-issued photo ID is required for entry. No purchase is necessary.
Yes Chef Group sponsors the contest. Chem Creative administers and judges the event. Pepsi does not administer or judge the contest or award the prizes. Official contest rules outline full eligibility and gameplay details.
Source: Alachua Chronicle
