Space still available for much-anticipated TailGreat event

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

TailGreat returns to Lewis Field Stadium this Saturday — and time is running out to get a spot reserved.

The annual Hays Area Chamber of Commerce fundraising event was created to help draw more community support to Fort Hays State football games while establishing an event where the community can get together and have fun.

Tammy Wellbrock, Hays Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

Chamber Executive Director Tammy Wellbrock said the event has turned into an opportunity to celebrate the relationship between FHSU and the city of Hays.

“We have people that every year this is the event they come back for and we have those people who are just avid tailgaters,” she said. “It’s interesting to see this collection of different collection of backgrounds and different people.”

There are a limited number of spots offered for $15, and Wellbrock said every year is close to a sellout — and this year is no different.

Earlier in the week, Wellbrock said they had fewer than 30 spots available. Approximately 130 spots are available, with some additional space for overflow.

To reserve a TailGreat spot, contact the chamber at the Welcome Center, 2700 Vine, or (785) 628-8201.

For the first time this year, the chamber and the FHSU Athletic Department are partnering with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ellis County to allow people to donate a ticket to a Big or Little.

Wellbrock said if a ticket is donated for a Big, FHSU will donate a children’s ticket for their Little.

“It’s a great opportunity for that bonding event opportunity for those Bigs and Littles,” Wellbrock said.

FHSU hosts Lindenwood University at 7 p.m. Saturday at Lewis Field Stadium.