The 17th Tailgating Season At The Cat Box
Come join us at the Cat Box for the 2024 season. Parking is free and donations are accepted on the Fundraising page.
CAT BOX STORE IS STILL OPEN
There's some Cat Box gear available for purchase to show your Cat Box pride 365 days of the year.
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Saturday, August 10 - Jags v. Chiefs
Taylor Swift Eras Tour - Taylor Swift Karaoke, Taylor Tater Tots, Kelce Cornhole
Game Sponsor - The VonHagens
Cat Box Opens 3:00pm / Cornhole 4:00pm / Taylor Swift Karaoke - Post Cornhole / Tater Tot Judging 5:15pm / Gametime 7:00pm
Cornholer of the Year Qualifying Tournament
The Plan - The Catbox is buzzing with anticipation as we prepare for a potentially star-studded affair. While the Eras Tour might not officially swing by, there's always a chance Taylor Swift could surprise us—especially if she's cheering on Travis from the sidelines in his street clothes during a preseason snoozer. Should Taylor make a cameo, we're rolling out the red carpet with Kelce Cornhole starting promptly at 4:20. After the beanbags settle, it's Taylor Swift Karaoke time—let's see who can hit those high notes and channel their inner pop star. But wait, there's more! In a Catbox first, get ready for the inaugural Taylor Tator Tot contest at 5:30. Craft your most tantalizing tater tot creation—whether you're adding bacon, cheese, or a dash of spice, anything goes! Store-bought tots? Perfectly acceptable. And for the die-hard strategists, Prop Bets for the 2024 season await your predictions. It's shaping up to be a day of music, munchies, and maybe even a surprise guest appearance. Because at the Catbox, we always swing for the fences, preseason or not!
Taylor Swift Eras Tour - Taylor Swift Karaoke, Taylor Tater Tots, Kelce Cornhole
Game Sponsor - The VonHagens
Cat Box Opens 3:00pm / Cornhole 4:00pm / Taylor Swift Karaoke - Post Cornhole / Tater Tot Judging 5:15pm / Gametime 7:00pm
Cornholer of the Year Qualifying Tournament
The Plan - The Catbox is buzzing with anticipation as we prepare for a potentially star-studded affair. While the Eras Tour might not officially swing by, there's always a chance Taylor Swift could surprise us—especially if she's cheering on Travis from the sidelines in his street clothes during a preseason snoozer. Should Taylor make a cameo, we're rolling out the red carpet with Kelce Cornhole starting promptly at 4:20. After the beanbags settle, it's Taylor Swift Karaoke time—let's see who can hit those high notes and channel their inner pop star. But wait, there's more! In a Catbox first, get ready for the inaugural Taylor Tator Tot contest at 5:30. Craft your most tantalizing tater tot creation—whether you're adding bacon, cheese, or a dash of spice, anything goes! Store-bought tots? Perfectly acceptable. And for the die-hard strategists, Prop Bets for the 2024 season await your predictions. It's shaping up to be a day of music, munchies, and maybe even a surprise guest appearance. Because at the Catbox, we always swing for the fences, preseason or not!
Saturday, August 17 - Jags v. Buccaneers
Arrrrrgust Pirate Punch, To Go Booty Contest & Cornhole Night
Game Sponsor - Neil & The Lanes
Cat Box Opens 3:00pm / Cornhole 4:00pm / To Go Booty Contest 5:15pm / Gametime 7:00pm
Cornholer of the Year Qualifying Tournament
The Plan - When the Buccaneers invade our shores, we're embracing their pirate spirit with gusto. Picture this: it's a scorching "Arrrrrgust" day, and we're all about blending two things pirates excel at—drinking and acquiring booty. First up, bring your finest Pirate Punch or Fru Fru concoction to share and cool off. Next, it's time for the ultimate raid on local eateries—our "To Go Booty" contest. No homemade fare allowed—this is all about snagging the tastiest appetizer money (or cunning) can buy. From savory delights to gourmet bites, the goal is simple: who brings the most decadent, drool-worthy appetizer to the Cat Box? With no spending limit, let your swashbuckling spirit guide your choice. And if you're feeling extra adventurous, place your Prop Bets for the 2024 season before 6:00 pm. It's a pirate's life, indeed—filled with plunder, libations, and culinary conquests fit for the high seas!
Arrrrrgust Pirate Punch, To Go Booty Contest & Cornhole Night
Game Sponsor - Neil & The Lanes
Cat Box Opens 3:00pm / Cornhole 4:00pm / To Go Booty Contest 5:15pm / Gametime 7:00pm
Cornholer of the Year Qualifying Tournament
The Plan - When the Buccaneers invade our shores, we're embracing their pirate spirit with gusto. Picture this: it's a scorching "Arrrrrgust" day, and we're all about blending two things pirates excel at—drinking and acquiring booty. First up, bring your finest Pirate Punch or Fru Fru concoction to share and cool off. Next, it's time for the ultimate raid on local eateries—our "To Go Booty" contest. No homemade fare allowed—this is all about snagging the tastiest appetizer money (or cunning) can buy. From savory delights to gourmet bites, the goal is simple: who brings the most decadent, drool-worthy appetizer to the Cat Box? With no spending limit, let your swashbuckling spirit guide your choice. And if you're feeling extra adventurous, place your Prop Bets for the 2024 season before 6:00 pm. It's a pirate's life, indeed—filled with plunder, libations, and culinary conquests fit for the high seas!
Sunday, September 15 - Jags v. Browns
Bowling Alley Day & Unhealthy Food Contest
Game Sponsor - Dave & Michele
Cat Box Opens 9:30am / Bowling 10:20am / Unhealthy Food Contest 11:20am
The Plan - The Browns are rolling into town, so let's stick to a classic Ohio Sunday playbook: bowling and a bellyful of artery-clogging goodness. We've got duck pin lanes ready for a team bowling throwdown, but the real competition starts with our "Unhealthy Food Extravaganza." Picture this: a lineup of heart-stopping delights straight from an Ohio diner's wildest dreams. Think pan-fried bacon double butter burgers, crispy fried cheese curds, cookie salads that defy the laws of greens, Jell-O Fluff towers crowned with Fruit Loops, sausage-wrapped corn dogs, and spaghetti drowning in questionable chili. It's a menu designed to challenge both your stomach and your sanity, because around here, we take our pre-game rituals seriously.
Bowling Alley Day & Unhealthy Food Contest
Game Sponsor - Dave & Michele
Cat Box Opens 9:30am / Bowling 10:20am / Unhealthy Food Contest 11:20am
The Plan - The Browns are rolling into town, so let's stick to a classic Ohio Sunday playbook: bowling and a bellyful of artery-clogging goodness. We've got duck pin lanes ready for a team bowling throwdown, but the real competition starts with our "Unhealthy Food Extravaganza." Picture this: a lineup of heart-stopping delights straight from an Ohio diner's wildest dreams. Think pan-fried bacon double butter burgers, crispy fried cheese curds, cookie salads that defy the laws of greens, Jell-O Fluff towers crowned with Fruit Loops, sausage-wrapped corn dogs, and spaghetti drowning in questionable chili. It's a menu designed to challenge both your stomach and your sanity, because around here, we take our pre-game rituals seriously.
Sunday, October 6 - Jags v. Colts
Gus Bradly Memorial Golf Tournament - Chicken Wing Day
Sponsor - The Buchanans
Cat Box Opens 9:30am / Golf Tournament 10:20am /
Chicken Wings 11:20am / Gametime 1:00pm
The Plan - Hello friends, get ready for a tradition as timeless as Gus Bradley's intense sideline stare. The Gus Bradley Memorial Golf Tournament begins on a crisp mid-October morning, setting the stage for the Jaguars' showdown with the Colts. But hold onto your hats—this isn't your average golf outing. Following the tournament, golfers will channel their inner Bryson DeChambeau in the long drive contest. And then, there's the main event—the Chicken Wing Contest. Prepare your taste buds for a rollercoaster of flavors, from lip-numbing hot to sweet and tangy. So grab a club, snag a wing, and join us for a tailgate where the only thing hotter than the competition is the sauce on those wings! . Here at this tailgate, we embrace fierce competition both on and off the fairway.
Gus Bradly Memorial Golf Tournament - Chicken Wing Day
Sponsor - The Buchanans
Cat Box Opens 9:30am / Golf Tournament 10:20am /
Chicken Wings 11:20am / Gametime 1:00pm
The Plan - Hello friends, get ready for a tradition as timeless as Gus Bradley's intense sideline stare. The Gus Bradley Memorial Golf Tournament begins on a crisp mid-October morning, setting the stage for the Jaguars' showdown with the Colts. But hold onto your hats—this isn't your average golf outing. Following the tournament, golfers will channel their inner Bryson DeChambeau in the long drive contest. And then, there's the main event—the Chicken Wing Contest. Prepare your taste buds for a rollercoaster of flavors, from lip-numbing hot to sweet and tangy. So grab a club, snag a wing, and join us for a tailgate where the only thing hotter than the competition is the sauce on those wings! . Here at this tailgate, we embrace fierce competition both on and off the fairway.
Sunday, October 27 - Jags v. Packers
Ok Dehn Deahr, Wisconson Brats, Cheese & Cornhole Day
Game Sponsor - The Loiaconos
Cat Box Opens 9:30am / Cornhole Tournament 10:20am / Brats & Cheese Contest 11:20am / Gametime 1:00pm
Cornholer of the Year Qualifying Tournament
The Plan - Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the ultimate celebration of flavor and skill at today's Green Bay Packers tailgate extravaganza! As the sun shines bright over Everbank Field, we're gearing up for two thrilling competitions that embody the heart and soul of Wisconsin tradition. First up, grab your beanbags and hone your aim because the Cornhole Tournament is about to commence. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time tosser, join us in the friendly rivalry and skillful precision that defines this beloved pastime. But the excitement doesn't stop there! It's the Bratwurst and Cheese Contest—a showcase of culinary prowess where aficionados compete to craft the most mouthwatering brats and cheesiest delights. From savory smoked sausages to creamy cheese creations, every bite tells a story of local pride and passion. So, indulge in the sights, smells, and tastes of Wisconsin's finest offerings, and let the games begin!
Ok Dehn Deahr, Wisconson Brats, Cheese & Cornhole Day
Game Sponsor - The Loiaconos
Cat Box Opens 9:30am / Cornhole Tournament 10:20am / Brats & Cheese Contest 11:20am / Gametime 1:00pm
Cornholer of the Year Qualifying Tournament
The Plan - Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the ultimate celebration of flavor and skill at today's Green Bay Packers tailgate extravaganza! As the sun shines bright over Everbank Field, we're gearing up for two thrilling competitions that embody the heart and soul of Wisconsin tradition. First up, grab your beanbags and hone your aim because the Cornhole Tournament is about to commence. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time tosser, join us in the friendly rivalry and skillful precision that defines this beloved pastime. But the excitement doesn't stop there! It's the Bratwurst and Cheese Contest—a showcase of culinary prowess where aficionados compete to craft the most mouthwatering brats and cheesiest delights. From savory smoked sausages to creamy cheese creations, every bite tells a story of local pride and passion. So, indulge in the sights, smells, and tastes of Wisconsin's finest offerings, and let the games begin!
Sunday, November 10 - Jags v. Vikings
Pickleball & Cooked Meat Contest
Game Sponsor - Sponsored By The Zarkas
Cat Box Opens 9:30am / Pickleball Tournament 10:20am /
Cooked Meat Contest 11:20am / Gametime 1:00pm
The Plan - It's an event that's wilder than a cow with its head cut off! We're spicing things up with our Pickleball and Cooked Meat Showdown Extravaganza. We will start the day with Cat Box Yard Pickleball —where athletes and amateurs alike are smacking balls with more finesse than grandma's Sunday gravy. It's a battlefield of dinks, drops, and deadly serves that'll have you sweating faster than a Thanksgiving turkey. And if that weren't enough excitement, at precisely 11:20 AM, the meat extravaganza gets underway. It's a carnivore's delight—whether smoked or grilled or baked or served over pasta with gravy, there's no shortage of options to satisfy every palate.
Pickleball & Cooked Meat Contest
Game Sponsor - Sponsored By The Zarkas
Cat Box Opens 9:30am / Pickleball Tournament 10:20am /
Cooked Meat Contest 11:20am / Gametime 1:00pm
The Plan - It's an event that's wilder than a cow with its head cut off! We're spicing things up with our Pickleball and Cooked Meat Showdown Extravaganza. We will start the day with Cat Box Yard Pickleball —where athletes and amateurs alike are smacking balls with more finesse than grandma's Sunday gravy. It's a battlefield of dinks, drops, and deadly serves that'll have you sweating faster than a Thanksgiving turkey. And if that weren't enough excitement, at precisely 11:20 AM, the meat extravaganza gets underway. It's a carnivore's delight—whether smoked or grilled or baked or served over pasta with gravy, there's no shortage of options to satisfy every palate.
Sunday, December 1 - Jags v. Texans
Tex-Mex & Cornhole Day
Game Sponsor - The Springs
Cat Box Opens 9:30am / Cornhole Tournament 10:20am / Tex-Mex Food Contest 11:20am / Gametime 1:00pm
Cornholer of the Year Qualifying Tournament
The Plan - We’re firing up the fun with a Cornhole Tournament followed by Speaking of hot, our Tex-Mex Food Contest which is guaranteed to spice things up after three days of leftover Thanksgiving turkey ! Whether you’re a queso connoisseur, a taco titan, or a guacamole guru, come show off your culinary chops and wash it down with an ice cold Corona or Modello. Taste buds will tingle, judges will deliberate, and only one dish will reign supreme.
Tex-Mex & Cornhole Day
Game Sponsor - The Springs
Cat Box Opens 9:30am / Cornhole Tournament 10:20am / Tex-Mex Food Contest 11:20am / Gametime 1:00pm
Cornholer of the Year Qualifying Tournament
The Plan - We’re firing up the fun with a Cornhole Tournament followed by Speaking of hot, our Tex-Mex Food Contest which is guaranteed to spice things up after three days of leftover Thanksgiving turkey ! Whether you’re a queso connoisseur, a taco titan, or a guacamole guru, come show off your culinary chops and wash it down with an ice cold Corona or Modello. Taste buds will tingle, judges will deliberate, and only one dish will reign supreme.
Sunday, December 15 - Jags v. Jets
Christmas Cookie Contest & Cornholer Of The Year Finals
Game Sponsor - The Ansleys
Cat Box Opens 9:15am / Cornhole Tournament 10:00am (Earlier for the finals) /
Cookie Contest 11:20am / Gametime 1:00pm
Cornholer of the Year Finals
The Plan - In the annals of sports history, few events capture the essence of pure, unadulterated skill quite like this. Cornhole—a game of precision, strategy, and nerves of steel. It has been a year of intense matches, incredible comebacks, and nail-biting finishes. And now, we've arrived at this defining moment. The finest qualifying competitors will gather on this day, each with their unique style, their signature moves, and their unrelenting drive to claim the coveted title. We've seen the reigning champion defend their crown with finesse, but we've also witnessed the rise of formidable challengers, each hungry for victory. Bags fly, dreams soar, and a new champion will emerge. This is a battle of wills, a test of precision, and a showcase of athletic artistry. This is the Cornholer of the Year Championship. After the Cornhole Champion is crowned, it's time for the annual Christmas Cookie Contest. which all began when big-city event planner Holly Anderson returns to her quaint hometown of Fairfield Place for the holidays, she’s tasked with organizing the annual Cat Box Christmas Cookie Contest at the Jaguars v. Jets tailgate. As she juggles gingerbread and touchdowns, Holly crosses paths with Nick Barnes, the charming and rugged high school football coach who’s as passionate about his team as he is about Christmas traditions. With the town abuzz over the big game and the cookie contest, Holly and Nick find themselves working side-by-side to bring holiday cheer to the community. Between frosting cookies and cheering on the team, sparks fly and holiday magic fills the air. As Holly rekindles her love for her hometown and Nick, she must decide if she’ll return to her fast-paced city life or embrace the warmth of Fairfield Place and the possibility of a Christmas romance. With a dash of sugar, a sprinkle of snow, and a whole lot of heart, this holiday season promises to be the sweetest one yet.Join us for Christmas Tailgate Love, where love is the main ingredient and the magic of the season brings everyone together.
Christmas Cookie Contest & Cornholer Of The Year Finals
Game Sponsor - The Ansleys
Cat Box Opens 9:15am / Cornhole Tournament 10:00am (Earlier for the finals) /
Cookie Contest 11:20am / Gametime 1:00pm
Cornholer of the Year Finals
The Plan - In the annals of sports history, few events capture the essence of pure, unadulterated skill quite like this. Cornhole—a game of precision, strategy, and nerves of steel. It has been a year of intense matches, incredible comebacks, and nail-biting finishes. And now, we've arrived at this defining moment. The finest qualifying competitors will gather on this day, each with their unique style, their signature moves, and their unrelenting drive to claim the coveted title. We've seen the reigning champion defend their crown with finesse, but we've also witnessed the rise of formidable challengers, each hungry for victory. Bags fly, dreams soar, and a new champion will emerge. This is a battle of wills, a test of precision, and a showcase of athletic artistry. This is the Cornholer of the Year Championship. After the Cornhole Champion is crowned, it's time for the annual Christmas Cookie Contest. which all began when big-city event planner Holly Anderson returns to her quaint hometown of Fairfield Place for the holidays, she’s tasked with organizing the annual Cat Box Christmas Cookie Contest at the Jaguars v. Jets tailgate. As she juggles gingerbread and touchdowns, Holly crosses paths with Nick Barnes, the charming and rugged high school football coach who’s as passionate about his team as he is about Christmas traditions. With the town abuzz over the big game and the cookie contest, Holly and Nick find themselves working side-by-side to bring holiday cheer to the community. Between frosting cookies and cheering on the team, sparks fly and holiday magic fills the air. As Holly rekindles her love for her hometown and Nick, she must decide if she’ll return to her fast-paced city life or embrace the warmth of Fairfield Place and the possibility of a Christmas romance. With a dash of sugar, a sprinkle of snow, and a whole lot of heart, this holiday season promises to be the sweetest one yet.Join us for Christmas Tailgate Love, where love is the main ingredient and the magic of the season brings everyone together.
Sunday, December 29 - Jags v. Titans
Season Finale Extravaganza - Lobster Day
Game Sponsor - Robert Frary
Cat Box Opens 9:30am / Fowling Tournament 10:20am / Lobsters 11:20am / Gametime 1:00pm
The Plan -There's no bigger tailgate and no better day to honor the legend himself, Mark Trauthwein. He started the tradition of Lobsters at the last game of the year, way back when Lot Z was the place to be, long before the Cat Box was even a dream. And guess what? It’s back again!We've got lobster tails ready for pre-order—first come, first served. As the date gets closer, we’ll share a link to place your order. All you need to do is order it and show up to cook it. We will give Fowling a shot before the game, which is throwing a football at bowling pins as a team with rules similar to beer pong. After the game, don't miss our annual post-game pilgrimage to our favorite local watering hole, Wild Bill's. Get ready for a day of lobster and legendary fun!
Cat Box Rules - Enter/Use/Play At Your Own Risk
Unlike the Declaration of Independence or the Bill of Rights, the forefathers of the Cat Box did not have the foresight to set up any guidelines for how things should go. The process has been fluid, and as needs arise, some general rules are created, for instance, the Asserolle Rule was needed to maintain a certain level of edible decorum. In other instances, a moron hires an attorney and the need for a written rule comes into place because, apparently, common sense isn't a trait possessed by everyone. As they say, never underestimate the power of a stupid person in a large group. Who knew? Anyway, now that we have grown to more than three unwritten rules, it's time to start a written list so there is no confusion. So here they are and their origin.
Rule 1 - The Marringer Brown Act (2008) - Glenn brought a few buddies from work to a Jags Browns game with a 4:30pm kickoff. Before the game, Glenn asked me to go along with the story that he told his cohorts on the way to the game that he owned the place, which wasn't a problem. As usual Glenn overenjoyed the tailgate and game and as usual the dear God I gotta get home to help Lisa get the kids to bed moment occurred postgame and he fired up the Malibu for his southbound sojourn to his St Johns County slice of Heaven. Back at the Box, Glenn’s friends, thinking he owned the place settled in to continue their bender and fire up their doobies to celebrate the Browns win over the Jags with no intention of leaving, despite everyone leaving and the lights being shut off and all of us doing the infamous Mark stretch and key jingle signaling game over. Donny took one for the team and stayed way past any sensible time for anyone to be in the dark in Fairfield Heights, and as a result the Marringer Brown act was created, which states if you bring friends and purvey the farce that you own the place, and they root for the opponent who beats the Jags, you gotta stay with them til they leave.
Rule 2 - The Asserolle Rule (2010) – A common sense rule. Nobody likes mayonnaise covered green beans. Nobody likes the dish your great aunt brought for Thanksgiving that was more liquid than solid served in a shallow rectangular dish. Nobody likes the dishes that get the “I guess people just weren’t hungry” that nobody eats but the same person makes them year in and year out and never gets the clue. So the rule was made, no Asserolle’s for Thanksgiving tailgate, and it has worked to ensure only good food makes it to this hollowed event.
Rule 3 - The Ron Rule (2016) – The food contests are one of the greatest things about the Cat Box and what’s cool about it is that it’s all homespun creations of everyone putting forth their best efforts. Except one year Ron grabbed a professionally cooked brisket off of the now defunct South In Your Mouth food truck and entered it as his own. After winning an award for his culinary masterpiece, Mark’s ever astute palette noticed it tasted eerily similar to a South In Your Mouth brisket and contacted Donny to check his suspicions, which Donny confirmed that Ron in fact was a fraud. Henceforth, any food in a contest not made by the entrant is disqualified from winning an award.
Rule 4 - The Moron Rule (2019) – If you are an active participant in an activity or event, there is an obvious risk that something may happen. For example, if you engage in a game of basketball in the street, you could very easily trip and fall and hit your face on the asphalt. It’s also possible someone may hit you with an elbow. It’s also possible someone could shoot the ball and have it take a weird angle off the rim and hit you in the earhole. In any case, those are inherent risks of engaging in that activity. The same applies for tailgating or say for example playing human foosball after drinking all day. If you are injured while participating in a voluntary free organic event with friends, it’s not a person’s fault, it’s not the Cat Box’s fault, it’s part of the risk of participating. If you happened to be sitting in a lawn chair minding your own business and I hit you in the head with a sledgehammer followed by cutting off your hand with a chain saw, then that one is on me. So, just so there is no question in the future and everyone understands how this works, and I don’t have to deal with another moron hiring an attorney in the future looking for money from me or the Cat Box, anyone tailgating or participating in any event at the Cat Box does so at their own risk. The Cat Box is now officially enter/park/play/eat/pee/poop/etc. at your own risk. If you bring a friend or enemy, you are responsible for explaining this to them. The Cat Box does not maintain insurance to cover injuries suffered there, so if that is a problem, then this is not the place for you. Attendance and participating at the Cat Box is strictly voluntary and no way coerced by anyone else. If you choose to be there or participate in an event, you are doing so on your own free will with the understanding there are possible consequences. If you or anyone you bring to the Cat Box decide to pursue legal action or feel the Cat Box or anyone there has a financial responsibility to you for an injury sustained from a non-malicious action, you and them will be banned from the Cat Box for no less than one year and possibly longer.
Rule #5 – Don’t Dew That (2023) – In the midst of the Bengals tailgate, a pungent, foul odor resembling the stench Lewis and Clark famously documented in their journal when they stumbled upon the remains of Bigfoot decomposing severed left testicle in the foothills of Oregon’s Cascade Range slowly wafted from the kitchen and encapsulated the Cat Box with it’s distinct and overpowering foulness. With no confirmed sightings of Bigfoot on the continent, much less Florida, in decades, this had to be something else attempting to murder the nostrils of Fairfield Heights. A few quick sniffs between fleeting retreats to the outdoors while in the discovery phase of this disaster led to only one answer. Someone had broken the unwritten rule of all office breakrooms. Someone was Dewing it. Someone was microwaving fish. Henceforth, microwaving fish at the Cat Box, like all other places other than your own home, is herby prohibited and this shall serve as notice not to Dew that again
As an aside and advice, if you don’t for whatever reason have health insurance, despite the government making subsidized health insurance available for people without the means to normally afford it, it’s probably best not to leave the house and if you do, not to come to the Cat Box.
The Cat Box is owned by Kruger Industrial Smoothing of Jax, LLC which maintains no assets other than the property at 1568 Fairfield Place. Are You In, Inc. is a not for profit corporation that uses the premises by agreement for tailgating fundraising events. All proceeds from these events are donated to charities or other worthy causes / individuals. Are You In, Inc. maintains a hold harmless agreement to protect its officers and Kruger Industrial Smoothing of Jax, LLC from all claims or liability occurring from the events it hosts at the premises. Are You In, Inc., does not maintain any assets. Liability insurance is not available for injuries suffered during these events and all activities at 1568 Fairfield Place are use at your own risk events. All individuals setting foot on site agree they do so at their own risk.
Rule 1 - The Marringer Brown Act (2008) - Glenn brought a few buddies from work to a Jags Browns game with a 4:30pm kickoff. Before the game, Glenn asked me to go along with the story that he told his cohorts on the way to the game that he owned the place, which wasn't a problem. As usual Glenn overenjoyed the tailgate and game and as usual the dear God I gotta get home to help Lisa get the kids to bed moment occurred postgame and he fired up the Malibu for his southbound sojourn to his St Johns County slice of Heaven. Back at the Box, Glenn’s friends, thinking he owned the place settled in to continue their bender and fire up their doobies to celebrate the Browns win over the Jags with no intention of leaving, despite everyone leaving and the lights being shut off and all of us doing the infamous Mark stretch and key jingle signaling game over. Donny took one for the team and stayed way past any sensible time for anyone to be in the dark in Fairfield Heights, and as a result the Marringer Brown act was created, which states if you bring friends and purvey the farce that you own the place, and they root for the opponent who beats the Jags, you gotta stay with them til they leave.
Rule 2 - The Asserolle Rule (2010) – A common sense rule. Nobody likes mayonnaise covered green beans. Nobody likes the dish your great aunt brought for Thanksgiving that was more liquid than solid served in a shallow rectangular dish. Nobody likes the dishes that get the “I guess people just weren’t hungry” that nobody eats but the same person makes them year in and year out and never gets the clue. So the rule was made, no Asserolle’s for Thanksgiving tailgate, and it has worked to ensure only good food makes it to this hollowed event.
Rule 3 - The Ron Rule (2016) – The food contests are one of the greatest things about the Cat Box and what’s cool about it is that it’s all homespun creations of everyone putting forth their best efforts. Except one year Ron grabbed a professionally cooked brisket off of the now defunct South In Your Mouth food truck and entered it as his own. After winning an award for his culinary masterpiece, Mark’s ever astute palette noticed it tasted eerily similar to a South In Your Mouth brisket and contacted Donny to check his suspicions, which Donny confirmed that Ron in fact was a fraud. Henceforth, any food in a contest not made by the entrant is disqualified from winning an award.
Rule 4 - The Moron Rule (2019) – If you are an active participant in an activity or event, there is an obvious risk that something may happen. For example, if you engage in a game of basketball in the street, you could very easily trip and fall and hit your face on the asphalt. It’s also possible someone may hit you with an elbow. It’s also possible someone could shoot the ball and have it take a weird angle off the rim and hit you in the earhole. In any case, those are inherent risks of engaging in that activity. The same applies for tailgating or say for example playing human foosball after drinking all day. If you are injured while participating in a voluntary free organic event with friends, it’s not a person’s fault, it’s not the Cat Box’s fault, it’s part of the risk of participating. If you happened to be sitting in a lawn chair minding your own business and I hit you in the head with a sledgehammer followed by cutting off your hand with a chain saw, then that one is on me. So, just so there is no question in the future and everyone understands how this works, and I don’t have to deal with another moron hiring an attorney in the future looking for money from me or the Cat Box, anyone tailgating or participating in any event at the Cat Box does so at their own risk. The Cat Box is now officially enter/park/play/eat/pee/poop/etc. at your own risk. If you bring a friend or enemy, you are responsible for explaining this to them. The Cat Box does not maintain insurance to cover injuries suffered there, so if that is a problem, then this is not the place for you. Attendance and participating at the Cat Box is strictly voluntary and no way coerced by anyone else. If you choose to be there or participate in an event, you are doing so on your own free will with the understanding there are possible consequences. If you or anyone you bring to the Cat Box decide to pursue legal action or feel the Cat Box or anyone there has a financial responsibility to you for an injury sustained from a non-malicious action, you and them will be banned from the Cat Box for no less than one year and possibly longer.
Rule #5 – Don’t Dew That (2023) – In the midst of the Bengals tailgate, a pungent, foul odor resembling the stench Lewis and Clark famously documented in their journal when they stumbled upon the remains of Bigfoot decomposing severed left testicle in the foothills of Oregon’s Cascade Range slowly wafted from the kitchen and encapsulated the Cat Box with it’s distinct and overpowering foulness. With no confirmed sightings of Bigfoot on the continent, much less Florida, in decades, this had to be something else attempting to murder the nostrils of Fairfield Heights. A few quick sniffs between fleeting retreats to the outdoors while in the discovery phase of this disaster led to only one answer. Someone had broken the unwritten rule of all office breakrooms. Someone was Dewing it. Someone was microwaving fish. Henceforth, microwaving fish at the Cat Box, like all other places other than your own home, is herby prohibited and this shall serve as notice not to Dew that again
As an aside and advice, if you don’t for whatever reason have health insurance, despite the government making subsidized health insurance available for people without the means to normally afford it, it’s probably best not to leave the house and if you do, not to come to the Cat Box.
The Cat Box is owned by Kruger Industrial Smoothing of Jax, LLC which maintains no assets other than the property at 1568 Fairfield Place. Are You In, Inc. is a not for profit corporation that uses the premises by agreement for tailgating fundraising events. All proceeds from these events are donated to charities or other worthy causes / individuals. Are You In, Inc. maintains a hold harmless agreement to protect its officers and Kruger Industrial Smoothing of Jax, LLC from all claims or liability occurring from the events it hosts at the premises. Are You In, Inc., does not maintain any assets. Liability insurance is not available for injuries suffered during these events and all activities at 1568 Fairfield Place are use at your own risk events. All individuals setting foot on site agree they do so at their own risk.
Sponsorships & Donations
We don't charge for parking, but we do rely on donations and sponsorship's of weekly tailgates to keep the Cat Box operating. All donations are tax deductible through Are You In, Inc, which is a non-profit 501(c)3.
Sponsorship opportunities include naming rights to one of the nine tailgating functions throughout the year. Sponsors will receive recognition on the website in addition to e-mail recognition the month of the tailgate, a reserved parking space and thre first eight will receive a locker for storage at the Cat Box. Sponsorship donations can be made online through the fundraising tab above.
If you can't help with a sponsorship, you can make a donation for a carload of people for the season to Are You In, Inc. to help offset operating expenses. All remaining proceeds will be used to fulfill the goals of Are You In. Follow the fundraising tab above.
For anyone coming to single games that would like to donate to Are You In, Inc. Follow the fundraising tab above.
Sponsorship opportunities include naming rights to one of the nine tailgating functions throughout the year. Sponsors will receive recognition on the website in addition to e-mail recognition the month of the tailgate, a reserved parking space and thre first eight will receive a locker for storage at the Cat Box. Sponsorship donations can be made online through the fundraising tab above.
If you can't help with a sponsorship, you can make a donation for a carload of people for the season to Are You In, Inc. to help offset operating expenses. All remaining proceeds will be used to fulfill the goals of Are You In. Follow the fundraising tab above.
For anyone coming to single games that would like to donate to Are You In, Inc. Follow the fundraising tab above.
Cat Box Pictures
Link To Old Cat Box Pictures
We got behind in 2012 posting pictures, but will do a better job in the future. Follow the link below to the Cat Box Shutterfly picture site
http://thecatbox.shutterfly.com/
http://thecatbox.shutterfly.com/
