The Valero Alamo Bowl salutes the brave men and women who defend our country and through its partnership with Hero Hut and Cavender Auto Group, the Bowl will host an in-game VIP hospitality space and tailgate for active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
“We are beyond excited and honored to have the opportunity to bring Hero Hut to the Valero Alamo Bowl again this year,” Hero Hut Founder & President David Hoffmaster said. “The Valero Alamo Bowl team has been amazing to work with and has opened the door for active-military, veterans, and first responders to have a great day with their families, connect in a meaningful way, and learn about meaningful resources and benefits available to them.”
The Hero Hut Military & First Responder Club presented by Cavender Auto Group will be located outside of Section 348 and is FREE for all ticketed military, veterans, first responders and their families. The space will include a full-service cash bar, concessions, and various military and veteran support organizations. In addition, Hero Hut will host the Military & First Responder Tailgate presented by Cavender Auto Group open to military, veterans, first responders, and their families for an entertaining day of tailgating prior to the Valero Alamo Bowl..
“San Antonio’s military community is an important part of the city and its history,” Valero Alamo Bowl CEO Derrick Fox said. “Hero Hut, Cavender Auto Group, and Valero are the perfect partners for the Bowl to enhance our gameday experience for our active-duty military, veteran, and first responder community.”
Hero Hut Military & First Responder Tailgate presented by Cavender Auto Group
Location: Lot B – Alamodome (Tailgate Town presented by Kiolbassa Smoked Meats)
When: Tuesday, Dec. 30 | 11 a.m. – Kickoff (8:00 p.m.)
Hero Hut Military & First Responder Club presented by Cavender Auto Group
Location: North Endzone Club outside Section 348 – Alamodome
When: Tuesday, Dec. 30 | 6:00 p.m. – End of Game
NOTE: Both events are FREE for all active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
Since 1993, the Valero Alamo Bowl has established various programs that recognize and support our military. Each year, the Bowl matches donations from partners to host an average of 1,500+ members of the Wounded Warriors Project, USO, and VetTix. The Bowl also underwrites specially priced tickets to allow an additional 1,500 military personnel and their families attend the game.