Do you need tickets to attend the radio show?

While the radio broadcast itself is open to listeners, dinner at the Vista Restaurant requires a paid meal. Contact the Washington Duke Inn directly to confirm pricing and make reservations for the tailgate buffet.

Is this event suitable for toddlers?

Because this is a live radio broadcast where background noise needs to be kept to a minimum, it is better suited for older children, teens, and adults who can remain seated during the show.

Where do we park at the Washington Duke Inn?

Guests can use the complimentary self-parking lot at the hotel, though it can fill up quickly on event nights, so arriving close to 5:30 PM is recommended.

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

Name: Duke Football Radio Show and Tailgate Dinner at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Start: 2026-10-13T21:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

The Duke Football Radio Show and Tailgate Dinner at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is a weekly live broadcast event paired with a buffet meal on the Duke University campus. Fans can listen to Head Coach Manny Diaz and broadcaster David Shumate discuss the season while enjoying a meal before the show begins. If you plan to go, the buffet runs from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Vista Restaurant inside the inn, followed by the live radio broadcast. The menu includes heavy tailgate classics like beef brisket, pulled pork, wings, and chowder, which makes it easy to feed hungry kids quickly. While there is no official age limit, this event is best suited for school-aged children and teenagers who can sit quietly during the live recording. Parking is available on-site at the hotel lot. This event makes a great weeknight outing because it combines an upscale but casual dinner with an insider look at local college sports. It is an easy way to build team spirit with your kids without the massive crowds and long walks of a typical Saturday game day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need tickets to attend the radio show?: While the radio broadcast itself is open to listeners, dinner at the Vista Restaurant requires a paid meal. Contact the Washington Duke Inn directly to confirm pricing and make reservations for the tailgate buffet.
Is this event suitable for toddlers?: Because this is a live radio broadcast where background noise needs to be kept to a minimum, it is better suited for older children, teens, and adults who can remain seated during the show.
Where do we park at the Washington Duke Inn?: Guests can use the complimentary self-parking lot at the hotel, though it can fill up quickly on event nights, so arriving close to 5:30 PM is recommended.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Schedule

Duke Football Radio Show and Tailgate Dinner at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club runs Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8 PM. It repeats every tuesday.

Getting There

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

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

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