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

Date: Tue, Nov 3, 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. The show, a production of the Blue Devil Sports Network from LEARFIELD, is broadcast locally on WRAL News+ (96.5 FM in Durham and 99.3 FM in Raleigh) and The Buzz (620 AM and 1550 AM). It is also available on Blue Devil Sports Network affiliates across the state and the Varsity Network mobile app. In addition, fans can watch the show on Facebook Live via the Duke Football Facebook page. A replay of the broadcast will be available the following day for those that subscribe to The Duke Football Podcast Network platform. For more information, follow Duke Football on Inst

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

Tuesday, Nov 3, 5:30pm–8pm at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, Durham. Price: check with the organizer.

“Arrive right at 5:30 PM to eat before the broadcast starts at 7:00 PM.”

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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 dinner featuring classic tailgate food. Guests can eat dinner at the onsite Vista Restaurant before watching the live discussion with Head Coach Manny Diaz and broadcaster David Shumate. What to Know: The buffet runs from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by the live show. The menu includes beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken wings, and the inn's signature shrimp and corn chowder. While there is no ticket price listed for the radio show itself, the buffet dinner is a paid meal. This event is best suited for school-aged children and teenagers who can sit through a live broadcast. This weekday outing offers a structured, indoor alternative to traditional game days. It allows your young sports fans to see the behind-the-scenes side of sports media and meet university coaches in a quiet, comfortable setting.

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The live broadcast is open to the public to watch, but the pre-show tailgate buffet at Vista Restaurant is a separate, paid dining experience.

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Duke Football Radio Show and Tailgate Dinner at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club runs Tue, Nov 3, 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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