Tailgating Made Easy
Baseball, Football, Concerts...Whatever the event may be, Blain's Farm & Fleet and Coleman® are here to help you get everything you need to grill and chill before the big event. Follow these tips and your party will be a hit!
Materials Checklist:
- Coleman®
RoadTrip® Grill LXE
Blain # 482128 - Coleman®
Refillable Butane Lighter
Blain # 370325
View Detail - Rio Adventure™
Centerfold Adjustable Table
Blain # 543238
View Detail - Victorinox Swiss Army
Deluxe Tinker Pocket Knife
Blain # 106863
View Detail - Weber® Tongs
Blain # 576535
View Detail - New Ideas Olde Thompson
Sea Salt Grinder
Blain # 585024
View Detail - New Ideas Olde Thompson
Black Pepper Grinder
Blain # 585025
View Detail - Coleman®
62 Qt Xtreme® Wheeled Cooler
Blain # 544602 - Cambridge® Silversmiths LTD Flateware Set & Carrying Case
Blain # 526719
View Detail - Plates & Cups
- Bounty®
Napkins
Blain # 562673
View Detail - Logo Chairs® Pinwheel Tent
Blain # 583754 - Mac Sports™
Oversized Arm Chair
Blain # 451976 - Coleman®
Disposable Emergency Poncho
Blain # 370326
View Detail - Emerson Radio
Portable Radio
Blain # 488569 - AO Safety®
Large First Aid Kit
Blain # 429330 - OFF!®
Skintastic® Tropical Fresh® Insect Repellent
Blain # 208702
View Detail - Wild Sales
Collegiate Tailgate Toss® Game
Blain # 501487
View Detail - Halex®
Lasso Golf
Blain # 532932
Instructions:
- Coordinate your tailgate. Decide who is cooking, who is driving and what everyone is bringing with them. You don't need 5 bags of chips and no hamburgers! Make sure everyone knows exactly what their role is.
- Plan your menu and do prep work a day or two before the game. Keep the menu simple and pack prepared food in disposable containers. Dishes like dips, pasta salads, hot wings, brats and burgers all carry well and are easy to prepare. See our recipe section for more great ideas.
Be prepared. Pack the night before. Load tables and chairs and be ready for any weather conditions, from sun to rain. Check each item to the left off as you pack. Remember to bring a small first aid kit, trash bags, water and towels to clean hands and face.
- Dress in team colors. Wear a team jersey or sweatshirt. You are the 12th member on the team. Tailgaters are the best fans!
- Get to the stadium early. Plan to arrive three to four hours early and stay one to two hours after the game. You want plenty of time to eat, play and relax. Find a good spot to park. Not all parking is created equal! Park next to a grassy area or at the end of the parking row – this gives you more room for serious tailgating.
Set out and cook the food. Eat and eat some more. Food should be ready 1-1/2 hours before the game starts. That leaves plenty of time to eat, clean up and extinguish fires before going to the game. Cook extra food and share it with your tailgate neighbors. Swap recipes. Throw the football. Play some Bean Bags and have a good time. It's what you're there for!
Be prepared. Pack the night before. Load tables and chairs and be ready for any weather conditions, from sun to rain. Check each item to the left off as you pack. Remember to bring a small first aid kit, trash bags, water and towels to clean hands and face.
Set out and cook the food. Eat and eat some more. Food should be ready 1-1/2 hours before the game starts. That leaves plenty of time to eat, clean up and extinguish fires before going to the game. Cook extra food and share it with your tailgate neighbors. Swap recipes. Throw the football. Play some Bean Bags and have a good time. It's what you're there for!