Autumn and Appalachian State University football go together like the Blue Ridge Parkway and scenic views. It's easy to come to Boone for a big game. The 2021 season schedule includes home games on September 18 and 25, October 20 and 30, November 13 and 27.
There's no better autumn ritual, and it's a breeze to find good places to park and tailgate. And don't miss the downtown Boone strolling experience. Check out the diverse shopping and great dining that surround game day parking areas.
Consider these game day tips and parking options:
Please be aware that the Town of Boone has an open container law that prohibits open alcoholic beverages on public property including streets and sidewalks in downtown Boone. Appalachian State University also has similar policies on campus property. However, many parking areas permit tailgating and some permit alcoholic beverages.
When you enter a parking lot, before you pay, make sure you ask if they allow tailgating. Some lots allow tailgating and some don't. If tailgating is allowed, make sure you ask if they allow grill and alcoholic beverages on the property. Again, some parking lots do and some don't.
(Prices and Policies are subject to change, please ask before parking). Prices are per parking spot.
Parking Fee $$
Tailgating allowed, some RV spots available
Open - all day Saturday starting at 9am until the following morning at 7am
Alcohol allowed
Contact: Frederick Coffey (828) 406-8411
$20 Donation; receive a trash bag with donation.
Tailgating allowed
Open - Saturday mornings at 8am (no overnight parking); 4pm for evening games
No Alcohol & No Charcoal Grills
Contact: First Baptist Church 828-264-2441
$15 Parking Fee
Tailgating Allowed
Open - Saturday mornings at 9am (No overnight parking)
Alcohol policy not specified - please ask
$15 Parking Fee
Tailgating Allowed
Open - Saturday mornings at 9am (No overnight Parking)
Alcohol policy not specified - please ask
$20 Parking Fee
Tailgating Allowed
Open - Saturday mornings about 9am; Subject to Change depending on funeral schedule
Donation-based
Tailgating allowed - No alcohol & no large grills
Open - Saturday mornings at 9am (no overnight parking)
Normal enforcement 8am-5pm. $1.00 per hour.
Parking only; no tailgating allowed
No Alcohol
Contact: McLaurin Parking 828-264-2645
Normal enforcement hours 8am - 5pm; $1 per hour, up to nine hours of parking
Tailgating allowed
No Alcohol
Contact: McLaurin Parking 828-264-2645
Normal enforcement hours 8am - 5pm; $1 per hour, free after 5pm.
Tailgating allowed
No Alcohol
Contact: McLaurin Parking 828-264-2645
Normal enforcement hours 8am - 5pm; $1 per hour, free after 5pm.
Tailgating allowed
No Alcohol
Contact: McLaurin Parking 828-264-2645
There are about 80 parking spaces around the Courthouse and County offices. Access to most of these parking lots is off of Queen street or Water Street. The spaces are currently free. Tailgating is allowed, but no alcohol is allowed in these lots. No overnight parking.