COLUMBUS, Ohio — As game day approaches, fans preparing to tailgate for Ohio State University football games in Columbus, Ohio, are facing increased expenses for food, fuel, and supplies.

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Rising costs have impacted the cost of hosting traditional pre-game celebrations. Grocery shoppers have seen notable price increases, including beef prices climbing 15% since the beginning of the year. Despite the financial strain, local businesses are offering ways for fans to enjoy game-day traditions while keeping costs manageable.

At The O on Lane, host Ed Gaughan and his team organize a free tailgate for every home game. Gaughan explained that while vendor, stage, and product expenses rise each year, the venue strives to maintain free entry for attendees. Guests can drop in to listen to live bands and DJs, meet friends, or purchase food and drinks if they choose. Gaughan noted that keeping entry free allows fans to manage their own spending while enjoying the game-day atmosphere.

For fans who prefer to prepare their own tailgate food, local grocers are also responding to budget concerns. The Giant Eagle Market District location in Grandview Yard typically experiences a surge in shoppers starting around 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. on Friday afternoons before home games.

To mark its 95th anniversary and support price-conscious shoppers, Giant Eagle is featuring special 95-cent sales on select items. According to Drew Carpenter, executive store leader at the Grandview Yard store, discounted products include Giant Eagle shredded cheese, avocados, pretzels, and two-liter Coke bottles. Carpenter noted that the promotional deals are intended to help customers offset broader price increases when purchasing tailgate essentials.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

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Ganacsiyada Columbus oo Fursado Jaban u Bandhigay Taageerayaasha

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Xilli ay soo dhowaanayso maalinta ciyaarta, taageerayaasha u diyaargarobaya dabbaaldegga ciyaarta ka hor ee kooxda kubbadda cagta ee Ohio State University ee magaalada Columbus, Ohio ayaa wajahaya qarashyo kor u kacay oo ku saabsan cuntada, shidaalka, iyo agabka kale.

Kor u kaca ku yimid qiimaha ayaa saamayn ku yeeshay dhaqanka taageerayaasha ee isku soo baxa ciyaarta ka hor. Macaamiisha dukaamada raashinka ayaa arkay kor u kac muuqda oo ku yimid qiimaha ganacsiga, waxaana ka mid ah qiimaha hilibka lo’da oo kor u kacay 15% tan iyo bilowgii sannadkan. Dhanka kale, ganacsiyada maxalliga ah ayaa bilaabay inay bixiyaan fursado ay taageerayaashu ku dabbaaldegi karaan iyagoo dhowrayay miisaaniyadooda.

Goobta lagu magacaabo The O on Lane, maamulaha goobta ee Ed Gaughan iyo kooxdiisa ayaa doortay inay qabtaan dhacdo bilaash ah oo ka dhacda goobtaas ka hor ciyaar kasta oo ka dhacda guriga. Gaughan ayaa sheegay in inkasta oo qiimaha masraxa, ganacsatada, iyo badeecadahaba ay sannad kasta kor u kacaan, ay haddana ku dadaalaan in ka qaybgalka goobta uu ahaado mid lacag la’aan ah. Taageerayaasha ayaa geli kara iyagoo dhagaysan kara fannaaniinta iyo DJ-yada, ama cunto iyo cabitaan ka iibsan kara haddii ay rabaan.

Taageerayaasha doorbida inay iyagu samaystaan cuntada, dukaamada raashinka ayaa sidoo kale ka jawaabay walaaca dhanka miisaaniyadda ah. Dukaanka Giant Eagle Market District ee ku yaalla Grandview Yard ayaa sheegay in uu arko taageerayaal badan oo soo dukaamaysta laga billaabo Jimcaha marka ay tahay 3 ama 4 p.m. ka hor ciyaaraha.

Si looga caawiyo macaamiisha miisaaniyadda yar, dukaanka Giant Eagle ayaa soo bandhigay qiimo dhimis gaar ah oo badeecadaha qaarkood lagu iibinayo 95 cent, taas oo lagu beegayo sannad-guuradiisa 95-aad. Drew Carpenter, oo ah agaasimaha dukaanka Grandview Yard, ayaa sheegay in badeecadaha qiimaha loo dhimay ay ka mid yihiin jiiska, avokadhoga, pretzels, iyo dhalooyinka 2-litir ah ee cabitaanka Coke, si taageerayaasha looga caawiyo dhimooyinka qiimaha guud.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus