TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- The Sycamore Athletic Foundation announced today that they will host a tailgate in conjunction with the Sycamore football season opening game against Indiana on September 1. The event will run from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (ET) prior to kickoff in Bloomington.

"We are thrilled to host this tailgate for our fans as a chance to fire up our Sycamore spirit before the game," Darrin Barton, Director of Development for the Sycamore Athletic Foundation said. "It is exciting to be kicking off our season against IU and hope to have as many blue shirts as possible in the stands."

The tailgate tent will be located on the northeast side of Memorial Stadium in lot 2-19. Tickets can be purchased for $10 each and includes dinner, entertainment, and a chance to win one of many Sycamore Fan Packages. A cash bar will also be available.

Tickets to the tailgate event can be purchased through the Sycamore Athletic Foundation at 812-514-8555 or SAF@indstatefoundation.org.

For more information about the event or parking at the game, visit GoSycamores.com. Tickets to the Indiana game are available for purchase now at a cost of $40 at the Hulman Center Ticket Office or for more information call, 812-237-3737.