Tailgating Rules for Football Games at Farley-Lamb Field

Williams College has established the following guidelines to manage on-campus tailgating for home athletic events. The goal is to provide an opportunity for fans to support Williams Athletics and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all spectators. This policy applies to all community members and visitors on the Williams College campus.

NESCAC policy on Artificial Noisemakers and Banners
Artificial noisemakers (cowbells, thunder sticks, air horns, etc.) are prohibited from the site of competition. Visiting spectators may not affix banners or signs to a facility. Additionally, any held banners or signs that event management staff deem as interfering with spectators' ability to enjoy or watch the game or endanger the safety of other spectators and participants will be removed.

Tailgating:

Tailgating is available on the grass next to Farley-Lamb Field (see map below) 
For football games, the gates to Weston will open two hours before game time. For Homecoming, Weston gates open at 8:00 AM.

• First come, first serve basis. No reservations.
• Propane grills may be used on campus provided that they are at least 25 feet away from all structures. Open flames (i.e. fire pits) and charcoal grills are prohibited. 
• Attendees prohibited from bringing alcohol into Weston Field Athletic Complex.
• Unsealed plastic or paper containers checked with a passive alcohol detector.
• No cans, no glass.
• No RV's or similar large vehicles.
• Tailgaters are responsible for the disposal of trash and debris in appropriate trash receptacles following the conclusion of each tailgate.
• Unruly behavior will not be tolerated, and is subject to College policies and local/state/federal law. All visitors are expected to respect and adhere to College policies while on campus and adjacent properties. Visitors are expected to be respectful of all those associated with the event, including participants, coaches, officials, administrators, and other fans. Racial, sexist, homophobic or other derogatory comments, including profanity, or other intimidating actions will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition.
• Indoor facilities are not available for tailgating.

Parking:
There are several surrounding lots:

• Lansing Chapman Rink parking lot – located across the street from the Weston Field Athletic Complex off of Latham Street. Handicap spots available.
• Lot inside Weston complex -- tailgating spots will be available inside the gates of the Weston Field Athletic Complex next to Farley-Lamb Field on grass. First come, first serve basis. Handicap spots available.
• See Williams College map for locations.

 
Directions:
If using GPS, the following address will bring you to the Weston Field Athletic Complex:

• Tailgating – use main grandstand address: 71 Latham Street, Williamstown MA 01267
• Bus drop off – use Team Support Building address: 75 Meacham Street, Williamstown MA 01267

 
Visiting Teams:
Visiting teams will be housed on the east side of the Team Support Building, closest to the parking lot at 75 Meacham Street. For convenience, supporters of visiting teams are encouraged to utilize the space in that surrounding area to tailgate(see circled areas in red below). Public restrooms are available under the main grandstand.

Weston Athletic Complex Layout & Parking: