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Duke Football Radio Show and Tailgate Dinner at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM - 8 PM

Venue: Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, Durham

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Category: Community

The Duke Football Radio Show is returning to the AAA Four Diamond Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, and you are invited to experience it live! From September 1 through the end of November, join Head Coach Manny Diaz and the legendary voice of Duke Football, David Shumate, for an exciting night of football talk, fan camaraderie and Blue Devil spirit right in the heart of campus. Start your evening at Vista Restaurant with a delicious tailgate spread served from 5:30–7 p.m. Enjoy favorites including savory beef brisket, pulled pork, Szechuan chicken wings and the Inn’s iconic shrimp and corn chowder before settling in for the show. Then, get ready for the live broadcast, featuring fresh insights, spirited conversation and a behind-the-scenes look at Duke Football you will not want to miss. And there is even more in store for fans who join us in person! Each week, guests will have the opportunity to win exciting prizes, including an overnight stay with breakfast for two at the Inn. Upcoming shows run from 7-8 p.m. on the following dates: Tuesday, September 1 Tuesday, September 8 Tuesday, September 15 Tuesday, September 22 Tuesday, October 6 Tuesday, October 13 Wednesday, October 21 Tuesday, October 27 Tuesday, November 3 Wednesday, November 11 Wednesday, November 18 Tuesday, November 24 All shows are open to the public and free to attend, and the tailgate menu and beverage items are available for purchase.

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Duke Football Radio Show and Tailgate Dinner at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

“Arrive by 5:30 PM to eat before the live broadcast begins at 7:00 PM.”

When
Oct 6
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
5:30 PM - 8 PM
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Price
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The Duke Football Radio Show and Tailgate Dinner at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is a live sports broadcast paired with a buffet meal on the university campus. Fans can listen to Head Coach Manny Diaz and announcer David Shumate discuss the season while enjoying a meal in a relaxed setting. If you plan to go, dinner runs from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Vista Restaurant before the broadcast begins. The menu includes kid-friendly options like chicken wings and pulled pork, alongside the inn's signature shrimp and corn chowder. While the event is open to all ages, school-aged children who enjoy sports will get the most out of the broadcast. Parking is available on-site at the hotel lot. This weekday outing offers a simple way to break up the school week with a hearty meal and some local sports spirit. It is a straightforward, sit-down evening that lets your kids see how a live radio show is produced.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend the dinner and show?
While the radio broadcast is free to watch, the tailgate buffet dinner at the Vista Restaurant requires a separate purchase.
Where should we park at the venue?
Guests can park in the main lot at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, located right on the Duke University campus.

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Duke Football Radio Show and Tailgate Dinner at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club runs Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8 PM. It repeats every tuesday.

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Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is at 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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