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10 Awesome Pine Knob Tailgating Activities

We all know tailgating is a huge part of going to a show at Pine Knob. Here are some fun tailgate activities…enjoy them at your own risk! Read on for…

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We all know tailgating is a huge part of going to a show at Pine Knob. Here are some fun tailgate activities...enjoy them at your own risk! Read on for the full list.

Play a tailgate game

Playing Cornhole is always a fun way to kick off the night. Just don't hit any strangers with the bean bags!

Drink!

Get your drink on! We recommend beer, wine, liquor, water, pop, Vernors...you get the drift!

Rock our station

Crank us up!

Eat!

Get your grub on with snacks before the big night...after all, you'll need the energy to get through all these great performances!

Reconnect with friends

If you're like me, going to a concert is like a reunion. I often see people I haven't seen in ages! Text your friends and see who's around..and invite them to the tailgate!

Meet the love of your life!

Hey, stranger things have happened. Maybe you'll meet the love of your life while tailgating at Pine Knob. Probably not, but still.

Get to know your neighbors

Make new friends, but keep the old! Make friends with your tailgating neighbors and stay in touch for the next big show.

Protect yourself from bugs and the sun

Ewwww, bugs. Don't forget some bug spray and sunscreen so you aren't roasted during the tailgate.

Take photos

Since you know everybody will be posting their Riff Fest photos of socials the next day, make sure to get enough pix to commemorate the evening!

Show off your ride

If you're proud of your ride (like me!) then show it off! Make sure to get it cleaned before the big event, and display it proudly!

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.