Tailgating Essentials

With football season in full swing, it’s time to talk about an important topic: Pre-Game Tailgating Parties. Being prepared for the ultimate tailgating party can mean the difference between a tailgate to remember and one you’d rather forget. Before your next tailgate, be sure you have these tailgating essentials:

• Grilling Utensils, Fuel and a Grill — No tailgate is complete without delicious food straight off the grill. Be sure your event has everything you need to provide your guests with plenty of tasty food.
• Food — Whether you plan on serving light snacks or a more complete meal, you need to bring plenty of food. Be sure to think through the entire meal when you’re packing for your tailgate. For example, if you’re planning on cooking burgers, bring a variety of toppings, too: tomatoes, lettuce, ketchup, mustard, onions, etc.

• Portable TV and Generator — You don’t want your guests to miss out on watching football while they attend your tailgate. Hook up a portable TV and generator and have the ultimate tailgating experience. If this is a little too extreme for your tastes, a radio will suffice. Just be sure your guests have a way of hearing other games.
• Coolers — Refreshments are a must at tailgates. Keep your drinks cold in coolers with plenty of ice. Be sure to keep a bottle opener and disposable cups nearby to make it easy for your guests to enjoy some refreshment.
• Paper Towels — Tailgates get messy. Bring plenty of paper towels so your guests don’t have grimy hands throughout the party.
• Proper Attire — Don’t forget to wear your team’s colors and a pair of comfortable shoes. We love wearing our favorite pairs of cowboy boots when we go tailgating because we can wear them all day long without any pain and they look great with just about anything.

Did we miss anything? What can’t you live without when you’re tailgating? Let us know in the comments!