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  • America’s Largest & Most Fun Tailgate of All-Time is headed to Big Game Sunday New Orleans! Guy Fieri, The iconic food personality and restaurateur is cooking up an even better recipe for his third annual FREE tailgate on Big Game Sunday, February 9th. Part food festival, part music festival, Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate will come to life at Mardi Gras World featuring 20+ Restaurant Pop Ups, a “DDD Zone,” custom-created Guy Fieri concepts, and tons of tailgate fun. The FREE all-ages event will welcome 10,000+ fans for the ultimate tailgate experience with musical performances by country music superstars Diplo presents Thomas Wesley, Cowboy Mouth, and Flavor Flav!

  • The event will take place at the iconic Mardi Gras World (1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130), right in the heart of New Orleans. For easy navigation, click HERE for Google Maps directions.

    The event will be both indoors and outdoors

  • General Admission tickets powered by TickPick are completely FREE! Register now HERE for yourself and one guest. Looking for an upgraded experience? Explore and purchase Taste of  Flavortown, VIP, or Guy’s Platinum VIP tickets HERE.

  • Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate welcomes guests of all ages with General Admission tickets! Children 12 and under do not need a ticket and are guaranteed General Admission entry. VIP tickets can be purchased for anyone 13+, but guests must be 21+ to consume alcohol. Beer and liquor will be available for guests 21 and over with valid government-issued identification.

  • Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate runs from 12:00 PM CT to 5:00 PM CT

  • No, a Super Bowl ticket is not required to attend the Flavortown Tailgate!

  • Guy’s culinary offering will include 20+ restaurants highlighted by Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives pop-ups, exclusive Guy Fieri-curated concepts, and so much more! Plus, enjoy FREE food samples from many partners creating their best bites.

  • Diplo returns to Flavortown as Thomas Wesley, delivering an exclusive country-inspired DJ set. Joining him are Flavor Flav and the band Cowboy Mouth, and Stretch for an unforgettable lineup!

  • No - The event will end at 5:00 pm before the game kicks off. There are multiple venues, bars, and restaurants within walking distance where you can watch the game.

  • ALL PERSONS, BAGS AND PERSONAL ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH

    THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED:

    • NO Large purses or bags (Max 12″×12″)

    • NO Illegal substances

    • NO Outside food or drink (unless for medical or religious reasons)

    • NO Alcohol may be brought into the event grounds

    • NO Open containers (empty reusable water bottles & empty Camelbaks OKAY)

    • NO Glass of any kind

    • NO Weapons

    • NO Knives

    • NO Pepper Spray or Mace

    • NO Tanks of compressed air, helium, nitrous, etc.

    • NO Fireworks or any kind of explosives

    • NO Animals of any kind (except for service animals)

    • NO Professional cameras/GoPro attachments

    • NO Selfie Sticks

    • NO Tripods

    • NO Laser Pointers

    • NO Drones

    • NO Stickers

    • NO Fliers

    • NO Beach Balls

    • NO Markers, pens, spray paint

    • NO Paint markers

    • NO Skateboards/bicycles

    • NO Folding chairs and/or camping chairs

    • No Totems or Flags

Tickets

    • General Admission tickets powered by TickPick are completely FREE! Register HERE. Please note that free tickets are not guaranteed. If you're selected, you'll receive a confirmation email with redemption instructions on or before February 5th.

    • Prefer to skip the wait? Secure your spot now by purchasing tickets and guarantee your entry. BUY NOW

  • By February 5th, you will receive a confirmation email with detailed instructions on how to download your ticket. Simply download and print your ticket to gain entry to the event.

  • Your ticket grants you entry to the event, including access to all musical performances, activations, and free food samples. Food, beverages, and event merchandise will be available for purchase during the event.

  • Yes

  • Yes

  • There is no re-entry into this event

VIP TICKETS

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The coolest club at Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate - experience Guy’s TickPick VIP Lounge and enjoy an all you can eat + open bar experience! VIP guests will enjoy: all-you-can-eat from four of Guy’s Custom Concepts, a 5-Hour Open Bar, a dedicated VIP Fast Track entry into the festival, dedicated VIP-only Restrooms, comfortable seating, and much more! 

  • No. You will receive your wristband on site at the VIP entrance.

  • Tickets are non-refundable

guy’s platinum vip

Roll like a rockstar on gameday at Guy’s Platinum VIP! Platinum VIP guests will enjoy access to a premium viewing area for the Main Stage, passed appetizers and bites, dedicated 5-hour top-shelf open bar, VIP-only restrooms, Fast Track Festival Entrance, and so much more! Platinum VIP Tickets also include access to the VIP Lounge.

Parking

  • We recommend taking UBER or LYFT. 

    Please use the drop-off location:

    New Orleans Convention Center Rideshare Zone - 1220 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130

  • Unfortunately, there is no parking available at the event, we recommend taking ride share or public transportation