Detroit Lions Eastern Market Tailgating (September 30)

Welcome to Eastern Market Tailgating! Proceeds made from tailgating go to support our

mission of operating our markets, providing greater access to good food, and growing local

food businesses.

Separate from Eastern Market’s tailgate activity, Bullseye Event Group will be operating a Lions VIP Tailgate inside of Shed 5. Purchasing tickets to this tailgating is found at bit.ly/lionsvip.

Please note that we have changed some of our tailgating rules in accordance with best

practices and to ensure that all our guests enjoy tailgating at Eastern Market. Please read

this year’s rules carefully.

Let’s Go Lions!

Eastern Market Partnership reserves the right to terminate parking privileges for violating

stated rules.

How to Purchase Tickets:

• ALL TAILGATING WILL BE SOLD ONLY ONLINE IN ADVANCE at

easternmarket.org. You will need to show your Eventbrite ticket to be scanned and given

a hang tag before entering the lot. The number on the hang tag corresponds to the

number on the ground of the parking space.

• The number of regular spaces (vehicles no larger than 9 feet by 19 feet will vary

depending upon whether there is a Sunday or Holiday Market. There are 22 spaces

available for Motor Coach, large RVs, and oversized vehicles (vehicles larger than 8

feet by 19 feet). There are 22 spaces available for Motor Coach, large RVs, and

oversized vehicles (larger than 8 feet by 19 feet) underneath Shed 6. These spaces will

be moved to Lot 7 for games between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

• There is no reserved parking within Eastern Market tailgating areas. Guests that wish to

park next to a family member or friend must arrive at the parking entrance and lot at the

same time, and both vehicles must have the approved tailgating parking passes for the

designated tailgating parking lot(s). Access to the parking lot tailgating areas is on a first

come, first served basis. There are no "in and out" privileges granted for vehicles. Saving

parking spaces by guests for other guests is prohibited.

When:

• Tailgate and parking lots open at 7 AM for 1 PM and 2 pm for 8 pm games. No early access to parking lots.

• All parking lots close and must be empty sixty (60) minutes after the game.

• NO OVERNIGHT PARKING! Violators will be towed at the owner’s expense! Eastern

Market will not be responsible for vehicles left overnight.

Where:

• Tailgating is permitted only in posted lots. Tailgating is not allowed on any public streets,

sidewalks, private property, or alleys.

• Tailgating or parking tickets purchased from Eastern Market are not valid in private parking lots.

Requirements:

• All vehicles within tailgating areas must follow any instructions given by Eastern Market

Partnership personnel.

• Guests who fail to abide by Eastern Market Partnership personnel may be subject to

immediate ejection from tailgate lots without reimbursement.

• Formal DJ SET-UPS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Please respect your neighbors around

you by not playing extra loud music.

How to Tailgate; Permitted Setup:

• Your tailgate setup must be contained within the space that you purchased.

• Sidewalks and pedestrian walkways shall remain clear and unobstructed at all times.

• Electricity is limited and not guaranteed. Small portable electric generators (600W or

less) are permitted in parking lot tailgating areas. Electrical cords cannot be placed across

parking areas/drive aisles or in areas that would create a hazard for any guests.

• Tents larger than 10x10 are prohibited.

Cooking:

• Only State-approved gas/propane grills with fuel valve shut-offs and self-contained

charcoal grills are permitted. NO OPEN FLAMES OR WOOD FIRES BY ORDER

OF THE FIRE MARSHALL.

• Self-starting coals or gas grills only. NO LIGHTER FLUID ALLOWED.

• DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE CONCRETE AND DRAINS –

DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING OIL ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE

MARKET PREMISES.

• In parking lot tailgating areas, guests may bring and prepare food for consumption by

their family and friends only. Food cannot be offered for sale.

Alcohol:

• All tailgate activities must be conducted in accordance with the law.

• Alcohol must be contained within the tailgate lots.

• UNDERAGED DRINKING IS PROHIBITED!

• For your safety and the safety of others please drink responsibly.

Clean Up:

• Tailgating areas must be kept in a neat and orderly condition, and all trash must be

disposed of in proper receptacles. Guests must return their area back to its original state

before leaving the tailgating area.

• All hot coal must be extinguished and placed in the hot coal bins located in all

tailgating lots.

Prohibited Activities:

• Sale of food or beverage items by guests is prohibited. Unauthorized private catering

companies are strictly prohibited.

• Platforms, stages, and vehicles with advertising are not permitted in the tailgate

areas, unless previously approved by Eastern Market Partnership.

• Ball playing and frisbee throwing is not allowed underneath any structure.

• Unregistered motorized and non-motorized vehicles are prohibited in tailgating areas,

including, without limitation, golf carts, Segways, skateboards, scooters, and

hoverboards. Bicycles are permitted in tailgating areas only at designated bike racks.

• Drones, remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles or other similar motorized

vehicles/devices are prohibited. Possession or operation of such devices may result in

immediate ejection from the site and may also result in confiscation of such devices by

security and law enforcement.

• Amplified sound systems cannot be used at excessive volumes and playing music with

inappropriate language (profanity, slurs, etc.) is prohibited.

• The use of megaphones, airhorns, and other noise making devices is prohibited.

• Advertising or commercial activities by guests are not permitted. Guest vehicles with

exterior advertisements (e.g. wraps) are not allowed in the parking lot tailgating areas

even with a valid tailgating parking pass. No commercial advertisement hung or displayed

on guest vehicles, tents, signs, or by any other means possible is permitted.

• Selling of items or soliciting of any promotional or marketing activities by guests is

prohibited.

• Disorderly conduct is not permitted.

• Picketing, political campaigning, signature gathering, or soliciting or distribution of any

kind, including promotional marketing, is not permitted within the tailgating areas or any

other parking lots.

• Weapons or firearms are strictly prohibited. This extends to both real weapons and

fake weapons, such as toy guns, swords, knives, hatchets, or bombs that might be

part of a costume.

• Liquids other than water may not be poured out onto the ground.

• Vehicles are parked within the parking lot tailgating areas at the owners' risk. Eastern

Market Partnership and/or its agents are not responsible for fire, theft, damage or loss

of/to vehicles or any other article left in parking lot tailgating areas.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Eastern Market, 2934 Russell Street, Detroit, United States