Iowa vs Purdue

🕵️ Prohibition on Melrose

Saturday, November 14 | Iowa Hawkeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers

Kickoff: TBD

Military Appreciation Game

The feds are coming to Melrose! Step back into the Prohibition era for a tailgate filled with Italian food, mobster style, and a few questionable "medicinal" beverages. As the story goes, Malört was invented to circumvent the feds' restrictions on medicinal drinks that actually tasted good—so naturally, we'll have to keep the tradition alive. Get your prescription ready!

We'll also take time to recognize and thank those who have served our country as we celebrate the Military Appreciation Game.

Tailgate Theme: Prohibition & Italian Mafia

Apparel: Fedoras, pinstripes, suspenders, suits, ties, flapper-inspired looks, and anything that says 1920s speakeasy.

Food & Drinks: Italian favorites like pasta, meatballs, garlic bread, and other family-style dishes.

Food Sign-Up

Charity of the Tailgate: Veterans Liberty Center

This is a place for people to socialize and get Veterans services. We provide information on getting Veterans help if needed.