{"id":1134180,"date":"2019-07-31T13:07:51","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T18:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1134180"},"modified":"2022-10-07T08:08:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T13:08:25","slug":"tailgate-party-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/tailgate-party-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Throw a Winning Tailgate Party"},"content":{"rendered":"When it\u2019s time to cheer on your favorite team\u2014be it in the NFL or your kid\u2019s high school squad\u2014you know you\u2019ll want to bring more than just a big foam finger. You\u2019ll want to bring the whole cheering section in the back of your SUV. There\u2019s no better way to do that than through yummy homemade food<\/a>, beverages and super stylish decorations that scream \u201csuper fan!<\/em>\u201d\r\n

Set the Scene<\/h3>\r\n\"crafts;tailgating\"\r\n\r\nFor this party, we went with a rustic green, black and white palette with touches of aged wood and steel. To get the look, cut out triangles of green felt and string them together to create a banner. Hang it off your tailgate or across your hood.\u00a0Don't forget signage to proclaim your tailgate party timeline and the food and drink options available at your parking lot party.\r\n\r\nWhile you're picking up groceries, swing through the entertaining aisle, where you\u2019ll find cool black cups<\/a>, plus straws<\/a>,\u00a0plates and cutlery<\/a>. On Etsy, purchase some\u00a0football-painted mason jars<\/a> to hold your utensils, straws or napkins (or, paint your own if you\u2019re the crafty type!). Then finish the scene with these buys:\r\n\r\n[single-card url=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Plaid-Design-Throw-Blanket-in-Soft-Hues\/312784117\"]\"throw\r\n

Throw Blanket, $39<\/i><\/h4>\r\n[\/single-card]\r\n\r\n[single-card url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Standing-Chalkboard-Non-Porous-Restaurant-Countertop\/dp\/B01BSYUL32\/?tag=tohmke-20\"]\"mini\r\n

Chalkboard, $16<\/i><\/h4>\r\n[\/single-card]\r\n\r\n[single-card url=\"https:\/\/www.wayfair.com\/decor-pillows\/pdp\/foundry-select-galvanized-2-piece-accent-tray-set-fnds1001.html\"]\"accent\r\n

Galvanized Trays, $129<\/i><\/h4>\r\n[\/single-card]\r\n

Let\u2019s Talk Food<\/h3>\r\n\"snacks;pretzels;dip;bars;cookies;tailgaiting\"Sure, you can make burgers, or you can go one step further and by taking a spin on some classics.\u00a0Make sure there are plenty of sweet treats, too.\u00a0Display them in a snack stadium<\/a> if you\u2019re feeling ambitious.\r\n