Tailgate & After-Game Celebration in Downtown Knoxville
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Tailgate & After-Game Celebration in Downtown Knoxville

Football weekends in Knoxville call for a proper tailgate.

Make Maker Exchange your game-day headquarters. Located next to World’s Fair Park in the heart of downtown Knoxville, Maker Exchange brings together great food, cold drinks, live music, and the energy of football weekend with a pre-game tailgate and an after-game celebration.

 

First Game Day of the Year

Start the day with a Southern-inspired pre-game spread featuring a build-your-own nacho and loaded potato bar, Flame-Kist chicken wings, foot-long hot dogs, and dessert bars.

Then come back after the game for a different menu featuring an elevated take on tailgate favorites, including Wagyu cheeseburgers, beer brats, spicy BBQ pork riblets, white cheddar mac & cheese, fresh salads, classic Southern sides, and something sweet.

Each ticket also includes two drink tickets for cocktails, beer, or wine.

 

Your Admission Includes

  • Unlimited buffet access during your ticketed event: 11:00 AM–1:30 PM for the pre-game tailgate or 7:00–10:00 PM for the after-game celebration
  • Two drink tickets for cocktails, beer, or wine
  • Live music throughout the event
  • Access to the Maker Exchange Beer Garden, adjacent to World’s Fair Park
  • Featured beverage partners, pop-ups, activations, and giveaways

 

Pop-Ups & Giveaways

Discover featured beverage brands and local partners throughout the event, with tastings, activations, giveaways, and select branded merchandise.

Gather your friends, grab a drink, enjoy the music, and make Maker Exchange part of your football weekend in downtown Knoxville.

Tickets are required. The pre-game tailgate and after-game celebration are ticketed separately. Alcoholic beverages will only be served to guests who present a valid ID confirming they are 21 or older.

Event Details

Date: September 5

Location: Maker Exchange, Downtown Knoxville

Pre-Game Tailgate:11:00 AM–1:30 PM

After-Game Celebration: 6:30 PM–10:30 PM

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