1. University of Wisconsin (Madison, WI)
At the University of Wisconsin, tailgating for Badger games involves beer, brats, and lively celebrations, even for away games. October brings the State Street Halloween Fest (“Freakfest”), a costumed gathering attracting locals and out-of-state partiers alike. The end of the school year sees the Mifflin Street Block Party and Revelry, offering casual, yet crowded, hanging out on porches, lawns, and balconies, evolving into a popular music and arts festival. Attend both if you have the energy for a truly immersive college experience.