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Manchester Music Hall, Lexington, KY · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 11:30 PM
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Make it a weekend in Lexington
Local, game-day tested — near Alumni Memorial Field at Foster Stadium.
Eat before
- Niko's Grille· 167 S. Main St., downtown — walkable to stadium
Locals lean on this Greek-and-American joint (owner Stelio was born in Greece, raised in Lexington) for a fast, filling gyro or beef kabob before they head over — no fuss, just good grub.
After the game
- The Palms Restaurant & Bar· 101 W. Nelson St., downtown — ~0.3 mi from stadium
Cadets and W&L kids have been closing out game days with a pitcher here since 1975 — it's THE post-game bar-and-grill in town, so grab a booth under the neon palms and settle in.
- Heliotrope Brewery· 128 S. Main St., downtown
A women-owned brewpub pouring small-batch, hyper-local ales and lagers alongside wood-fired pizza — the relaxed spot to rehash the game once The Palms fills up.
- Devils Backbone Outpost Taproom & Kitchen· Off Lee Hwy near I-81, ~15 min from downtown
Worth the short drive out toward the interstate for beer and Blue Ridge views at this big Virginia taproom — easy to catch on your way out of town.
Getting in
- Free parking at Varner Lane & Lackey Farm lots· Across from the Lexington Visitors Center / Lackey Farm at 110 Hines Lane
Skip the $40 paid lots — there are 150+ free spaces on Varner Lane across from the Visitors Center and satellite parking at Lackey Farm, both a short walk to post, but they fill fast so come early.
- Parade Ground tailgate (enter at Jordan's Point)· On post, adjacent to Foster Stadium
Tents are allowed only on the Parade Ground and the North Institute Hill lot — one per vehicle, and DON'T stake it (weights only; stakes damage the sprinkler system underneath). Enter the north side of post at Jordan's Point.
- Gates & the dry-post rule· Foster Stadium, VMI post
Gates open one hour before kickoff, and heads up — VMI is a dry post, so no alcohol anywhere on campus, including at your tailgate, for anyone of any age.
Don't miss
- Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe· 106 W. Washington St., downtown
Homemade ice cream in hand-rolled waffle cones since 1984, right across from W&L — bring cash (they don't take cards) and don't leave town without a scoop.