Guy's Flavortown Tailgate
Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate, abbreviated as GFT, is an annual event hosted by the American chef Guy Fieri in partnership with Medium Rare.[1][2] Held during the Super Bowl weekend, it debuted in 2023 and offers fans a free tailgating experience featuring food, music, and festivities.[3][4][5]
Overview
[edit]The inaugural Guy's Flavortown Tailgate occurred on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona, near the Super Bowl stadium. It was started with the partnership between the American chef Guy Fieri and the event management company Medium Rare. It was sponsored by several companies and brands, including CashApp and Pepsi. The event welcomed over 20,000 fans and featured culinary creations inspired by Fieri’s “Flavortown” brand. Food offerings included selections from local vendors, food trucks, and pop-up restaurants, with live performances by Diplo and Locash.[6][7][8]
In 2024, the event moved to Las Vegas, coinciding with the Super Bowl held there. Located at the LINQ High Roller, it attracted another 20,000 fans, offering over 20 food pop-ups, including concepts from Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives."[9][10][11]It became the biggest tailgate of Super Bowl Weekend, with entertainment including performances by Dustin Lynch and Diplo and special appearances by celebrities such as Eli Manning and Gordon Ramsay.[3][12]
References
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- ^ Strout, Paige (2024-02-03). "Learn How to Make Guy Fieri's Next-Level Trash Can Nachos Recipe". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ a b Konstantinides, Anneta. "I went to Super Bowl parties hosted by Shaq, Gronk, and Guy Fieri, and they couldn't have been more different". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "Guy Fieri teams up with Pepsi for Super Bowl 'Flavortown Tailgate' party, says it 'is a dream come true'". MEAWW News. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ Irwin, Heather (2023-01-31). "Guy Fieri Brings Super Bowl Tailgate Party to Arizona". Sonoma Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "Here's what you need to know about 'Guy Fieri's Flavortown Tailgate' in Glendale". ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV). 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ Patrick, Amber (2024-02-06). "Guy's Flavortown Tailgate Takes Place on Super Bowl Sunday". The Travel Addict. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ Pawar, Devika (2023-02-03). "Super Bowl 2023: Guy Fieri's Flavortown Tailgate in the spotlight". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ Staff, News 3 (2023-12-13). "Guy Fieri to host 'Flavortown Tailgate' in Las Vegas for Super Bowl". KSNV. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Irwin, Heather (2024-02-06). "Guy Fieri Brings Super Bowl Tailgate Party to Las Vegas". Sonoma Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "Guy Fieri hosting free, massive tailgate party near Las Vegas Strip". Channel 13 Las Vegas News KTNV. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "Guy Fieri, thousands of fans tailgate in Vegas before the Super Bowl — PHOTOS". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2024-02-11. Retrieved 2025-04-23.