The Oak Harbor football team is preparing for Saturday’s regional finals against defending state champion Orrville, and fans will get ready for the big game with a gala Rockets Tailgate Party on Friday, Nov. 22, from 6-8 p.m. at The Hartford House, 200 W. Water St. in downtown Oak Harbor.

Fans can meet and mingle with the players and enjoy the tailgate buffet.  The buffet includes hot dogs, burgers and pulled pork sliders for $10 and a cash bar until 10 p.m.

The Oak Harbor Rocket Band will perform the pre-party pep-rally at 6 p.m.