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

Date: Tue, Oct 27, 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

“Call the inn ahead of time to reserve your dinner table before the show.”

When
Oct 27
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
5:30 PM - 8 PM
Ages
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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 weekly live broadcast event paired with a buffet meal on the university campus. Guests can eat dinner at the on-site Vista Restaurant before watching the live sports discussion with the head coach and the voice of the Blue Devils. If you plan to attend, the buffet runs from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by the broadcast. The menu includes heavy tailgate classics like beef brisket, pulled pork, wings, and chowder, which makes it easy to feed hungry kids without any cooking. While the event is open to all ages, it is best suited for school-aged children and teenagers who can sit quietly during the live recording. Parking is available at the inn, but you should call ahead to confirm pricing and make reservations for the dinner portion. This is a solid choice for a Tuesday night because it combines a hearty dinner with an insider look at local college sports. It offers a structured evening out that gets you back home close to bedtime, making it a manageable school-night activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend the dinner and show?
While the radio broadcast itself is free to watch, the tailgate buffet dinner at Vista Restaurant requires a paid purchase. Contact the Washington Duke Inn directly for current buffet pricing and reservations.
Where should we park for the event?
Guests can park at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club lot. Because this is a popular campus event, arriving close to 5:30 PM ensures you find a spot before the dinner crowd builds.

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Duke Football Radio Show and Tailgate Dinner at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club runs Tue, Oct 27, 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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