A Celebration to Last Throughout the Years: CALS Tailgate 2022

Over 1,900 people took part in CALS Tailgate this year, setting the attendance record for the 31-year annual tradition for NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

CALS Tailgate brought alumni, students, faculty and staff members and friends to the NC State Football Close-King Practice Facility on Sept. 10 before the 10th Annual Ag Day football game at Carter-Finley Stadium. Fans at the game learned about North Carolina agriculture, agribusiness and biotech industries and their relationships to NC State.

Sponsored by Farm Credit of North Carolina, CALS Tailgate gave attendees a chance to interact with representatives of the college’s departments, programs, student groups and event sponsors; sing along with the NC State Pep Band; play in the Jr. Wolfpack Kids’ Zone; meet NC State mascots Mr. and Ms. Wuf; and indulge in Howling Cow ice cream.