LOAD-IN/-OUT PROCEDURE: LOAD-IN/-OUT PROCEDURE FOR GROUPS WITH A RESERVATION MAY BE MODIFIED AT ANY POINT DURING THE SEASON. THE GROUP CONTACT IS ENCOURAGED TO READ THROUGH THE WEEK-OF EVENT EMAIL FOR WEEKLY PROCEDURE UPDATES.
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: McDONALD ARENA WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT THE 2026 FOOTBALL SEASON AND WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL BEARFEST VILLAGE PATRONS. CONSTRUCTION AREA INCLUDES KINGS STREET AND NORTH OF McDONALD ARENA.
RESERVING SPACEBring your group to BearFest Village and gear up for game day! Groups small and large may reserve space through the links below:
Student Reservations
Fan Group Reservations
Missouri State University Departmental Use Only (Budget Transfer)
DEADLINES TO RESERVE A SPACE:
9/12 vs. Lindenwood: Monday, Sept. 7 at noon
9/19 vs. Marshall: Monday, Sept. 14 at noon
10/14 vs. Kennesaw State: Wednesday, Oct. 7 at noon
10/27 vs. Sam Houston: Tuesday, Oct. 20 at noon
11/14 vs. New Mexico State: Monday, Nov. 9 at noon
11/28 vs. Liberty: Wednesday, Nov. 18 at noon
STUDENT PACKAGE – FREE (with reservation only)
• Available only in parking lot 24
GROWL PACKAGE - $200 + credit card fees | 20' X 20' Space only
* Discount available for MSU Department Groups
• Available only in BearFest Village
• Tables/chair available as add-on items
WHITE PACKAGE - $625 + credit card fees | 20' X 20' Tent + 5 Tables + 25 Chairs* Discount available for MSU Department Groups
• Available only in BearFest Village
BOOMER PACKAGE - $1125 + credit card fees | 20' X 40' Tent + 8 Tables + 40 Chairs
* Discount available for MSU Department Groups
• Available only in BearFest Village
ADD-ONS - Chair - $6 Each | Table - $15 each
DEADLINES TO RESERVE A SPACE - 9/12 vs. Lindenwood: Monday, Sept. 7 at noon; 9/19 vs. Marshall: Monday, Sept. 14 at noon; 10/14 vs. Kennesaw State: Wednesday, Oct. 7 at noon; 10/27 vs. Sam Houston: Tuesday, Oct. 20 at noon; 11/14 vs. New Mexico State: Monday, Nov. 9 at noon; 11/28 vs. Liberty: Wednesday, Nov. 18 at noon.
SPECIAL REQUEST - Contact AthleticsMarketing@MissouriState.edu. Requests will be granted based on availability.
Traffic Flow Map | Catering Menu | Catering Request Form
INDIVIDUAL VEHICLE TAILGATING
- Individuals may tailgate in select Missouri State Surface Parking Lot (except Lot 24 which is reserved for Missouri State students and student organizations). Restrictions may apply. Tailgating is not allowed in Bear Park South or Bear Park North.
- RESERVED: Lot 4 is reserved for Missouri State Football Suite Holders
- PAID PARKING LOTS:
- Lots 18, 22 and Bear Park South: $20/vehicle ($15/vehicle if purchased in advance here)
- NOTE: All payments made day of the event must be cashless.
- Tents larger than a standard 10' x 10' pop up tent are prohibited. Each tent must be weighted down – no stakes.
- Alcohol possession and consumption is allowed in these lots, but must adhere to the University Alcohol Policy.
- Tailgating begins three hours prior to kickoff and ends at kickoff.
- Traffic Flow Map
TAILGATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FAQ PAGE
QUESTIONS?
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