It’s about as all-American as you can get – football, fans and food. If you’ve never tailgated before you are missing out on a time-honored tradition. For the uninitiated (or those who just need a refresher) here’s a short tailgating 101 course from your friends at Allgood Pest Solutions.
Any tailgating party needs three basic things: food, friends and a parking space. Beyond that, the sky’s the limit (a double-decker bus with a roof-top patio might be a bit much but, hey, if you’ve got the spirit, go for it!).
For food, bring already cooked items or pack up the grill or smoker. Popular menu choices include sausages, hamburgers, chicken wings and even lobster and shrimp. Whatever the cuisine, practice food safety – keep hot foods hot and cold food cold and don’t let food sit out for more than two hours.
Pack a cooler with plenty of ice or icepacks and store it in the air conditioning – not in your trunk. Bring two other coolers: one for drinks and one for ice. Don’t forget paper goods, aluminum foil, lots of water (for washing hands as well as drinking), toilet paper, garbage bags, wet wipes and anything else you might need.
For seating, bring a tailgating tent or canopy, chairs, table and, depending on the weather, a heater or fan.
Pick a spot with a view of the scoreboard or at least a good view of the stadium, if possible. If you have a generator or some external power, bring along a small TV or radio for play-by-play updates.
Don’t forget to decorate your space. Some outdoor carpet, team pennants, balloons and streamers will give your tailgating party a festive spirit. You also may want to fly a team flag so friends can easily find you in the sea of tailgaters.No matter what, tailgating is all about having a great time with friends and family. So bring out the armchair quarterbacks and enjoy the game!
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