AMES — The 18th annual Cyclone Tailgate Tour has announced its 13-tour stop, which kicks off May 9 in Des Moines.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for our staff to engage with Cyclone fans across the state,” Iowa State Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard said. “We are so grateful for our loyal fans who travel to Ames for all of our events, and the Tailgate Tour affords us the opportunity to return the favor and visit them in their home areas.”

All Cyclone Tailgate Tour stops will feature ISU head coaches and staff along with Cy and the spirit squads interacting with fans, signing autographs and handing out athletics swag. Each stop is free and open to all fans.

While event lineups may vary, this year’s tour will feature Pollard, football coach Matt Campbell, men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger, women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly, volleyball coach Christy Johnson-Lynch, wrestling coach Kevin Dresser, the “Voice of the Cyclones” John Walters and, of course, Cy.

These family-friendly events will include giveaways, food and beverage available for purchase, and allow fans the opportunity to connect with fellow Cyclone fans in celebration of Iowa State Athletics. All children in attendance will also receive a gift courtesy of the Cyclone Club.

The evening stops include a program beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the Des Moines kickoff event program beginning at 7:00 p.m. Official Iowa State merchandise from Cy’s Locker Room will be available for purchase at all evening stops, too.

Cyclone Tailgate Tour Kickoff

May 9 – Des Moines: MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex, 6-8 p.m.

Week 1

May 13 – Pella: Tamory Hall, Noon-1 p.m.

May 13 – Cedar Rapids: Veterans Memorial Building, Coliseum, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

May 14 – Muscatine: The Merrill Hotel, Noon-1 p.m.

May 14 – Bettendorf: Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

May 15 – Dubuque: Grand River Center, Noon-1 p.m.

May 15 – Waterloo: Cedar Valley SportsPlex, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Week 2

May 20 – Atlantic: Cass County Community Center, Noon-1 p.m.

May 20 – Council Bluffs: Mid-America Center, Convention Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

May 21 – Sioux City: Seaboard Triumph Foods Expo Center, Noon-1 p.m.

May 21 – Okoboji: The Roof Garden Ballroom at Arnolds Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

May 22 – Algona: Columbia Events Center, Noon- 1p.m.

May 22 – Clear Lake: Surf Ballroom, 5:30-7:30 p.m.