2025 Family Weekend Tailgate — October 11, 2025

2025 Family Weekend Tailgate — October 11, 2025

A note from your Family Weekend Tailgate Chairpersons,  Trish and Jason Eppler (Cadet Sam, Class of 2027) —

Time flies at West Point and it is nearly time for the West Point Parents Club of Michigan Annual Family Weekend Football Tailgate!  October 11, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 8p.m. at Daily field you can take part in Cocktails, Breakfast and an after game full BBQ with your cadets, for a donation of at least $50.00 per family. For those who are new (Plebe parents) this is a club signature event that you won’t want to miss! And for the Yuk, Cow and Firstie parents, as well as the old grads out there, you are already familiar with this terrific event.

Click Here for the attached sign-up genius explaining the event, with an RSVP section of how many in your party.  There are slots to sign up to bring things the day of the event but that is purely optional.  What is not signed up for will be provided by all of you the attendee’s generous donations.  Also, please Click Here for link to the WPPCMI payment portal to secure your reservation.

The football game that day is Army vs Charlotte at noon.  Tickets to the game must be purchased separately through the Army Athletic Office. There will be a TV at the tailgate to watch, but there is nothing like Army football and it’s pageantry (including cadets parachuting into Michie Stadium with the game ball!), so you will definitely want game tickets. Cadets do a parade pregame, and they do an on-field march so you will want to see your cadets in their white over grays in parade formation!  

Please RSVP and pay through the portal – then wear your black and gold to the event to cheer on the team!  

This is a fun event and a great time to connect with your Cadet. Encourage your Cadet to bring a friend!

For the Class of 2029 Families – please remind your Cadet that their Michigan Boodle Boxes will be at the Tailgate, ready for pick up.

Let’s make this the best ARMY tailgate ever. Looking forward to seeing you there!

GO ARMY, BEAT CHARLOTTE!

Trish + Jason Eppler
eppler55@charter.net
616-322-3652