AMES, Iowa – The 18^th annual Cyclone Tailgate Tour, powered by MidAmerican Energy, returns for 2024, to a location near you next month! The 13-stop tour kicks off May 9 in Des Moines, followed by visits to the Eastern half of Iowa, May 13-15 and Western Iowa, May 20-22.

The Cyclone Tailgate will be at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic on Monday, May 20. The event will go from 12:00-1:00 PM with a program at approximately 12:40 PM. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the event’s start time (11:30 AM).

“This is a tremendous opportunity for our staff to engage with Cyclone fans across the state,” Iowa State Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard said. “We are so grateful for our loyal fans who travel to Ames for all of our events, and the Tailgate Tour affords us the opportunity to return the favor and visit them in their home areas.”

All Cyclone Tailgate Tour stops will feature ISU head coaches and staff along with Cy and the spirit squads interacting with fans, signing autographs and handing out athletics swag. Each stop is free and open to fans of all ages.

While tour event lineups may vary, this year’s tour will feature ISU Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard, football coach Matt Campbell, men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger, women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly, volleyball coach Christy Johnson-Lynch, wrestling coach Kevin Dresser, the “Voice of the Cyclones” John Walters and, of course, Cy.

These family-friendly events will include giveaways, food and beverage available for purchase, and allow fans the opportunity to connect with fellow Cyclone fans in celebration of Iowa State Athletics. All children in attendance will also receive a gift courtesy of the Cyclone Club.

The evening stops include a program beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the Des Moines kickoff event program beginning at 7:00 p.m. Official Iowa State merchandise from Cy’s Locker Room will be available for purchase at all evening stops, too.