Dunk, dip, win! Gator’s Dockside launches ‘Dunk it Sweepstakes’ for March Madness

April 2, 2025

Press release from Gator’s Dockside

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – March Madness is here, and Gator’s Dockside is turning up the heat with the Dunk It Sweepstakes so get ready to dunk, dip, and win! While teams battle it out on the court, fans can dunk their wings for a shot at free wings for a year—and one lucky winner will score an extra $1,000 cash! For a front-row seat to every dunk, three-pointer, upset and to be a part of the sweepstakes, visit the participating Gator’s Dockside locations in Alachua County – Gainesville and Jonesville.

With big screens, bold flavors, and an unbeatable game-day atmosphere, Gator’s Dockside is the ultimate spot to catch every buzzer-beater while enjoying signature grilled wings, fall-off-the-bone ribs, fresh seafood, and all your game-day favorites.

HOW TO ENTER & WIN BIG

From now until April 20, wing lovers can enter the Dunk It Sweepstakes in four easy ways:

Repost Gator’s Dockside Dunk It Sweepstakes posts using #GatorsDunkSweeps (public in-feed posts only; no stories).
Tag friends in the “Dunk Style” card posts on Gator’s Dockside social pages.
Post a pic or video of your wing dunk style with your favorite Gator’s Dockside wings and #GatorsDunkSweeps (public in-feed posts only; no stories).
For more information and to enter online: GatorsDocksideSweeps.com.

At the end of the sweepstakes, 10 winners will be randomly selected to win free wings for a year (one order of 20 wings each month for 12 months). One grand prize winner from that group will also take home $1,000 cash!

Every wing fan has a dunking style—what’s yours?

The Staredown – A cold, confident dunk that makes opponents think twice.
The Double Dipper – Two sauces, twice the flavor—because one is never enough.
The 360 – Add a spin before you dip and make it fancy.
The Cowboy Dunker – Dunk in classic ranch and channel your inner rodeo star.
The Cheesy Dunker – Go all-in with blue cheese and over-the-top flair.
The Slam Dunker – Big, bold, and show-stopping—dunk like a champion.

Join the dunking action and celebrate March Madness at Gator’s Dockside—where great food, great people, and great times come together.

FUN FACTS ABOUT MARCH MADNESS & WINGS

2.3 billion wing portions were devoured during the 2019 tournament—about 14 wings per viewer!
65% of Americans say wings are their go-to snack for big sporting events.
When March Madness was canceled in 2020, it led to a nationwide chicken wing surplus—now that’s a game-changer!