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How to Throw a Great Tailgate Party

Man carrying a cooler from the back of a pickup truck in the midst of people tailgating

Football season is in full swing across the country, and that means thousands of fans are spending their Friday nights, Saturday mornings, and Sunday afternoons tailgating at their favorite football venues. Whether your team wins or loses, you can guarantee a good time by having the right supplies for a great tailgate party before, during, or after the game. From grills to coolers to tasty football season recipes, here are some essential items you need to make this season’s tailgate great.

Tailgating Supplies

A great tailgate starts with the right supplies. Essential gear for your tailgate party starts here (face paint and team jerseys not included!)

Tailgating Grills

Featuring a Weber Q Series grill at a tailgating party

The key to cooking up food for everyone at your tailgate party is having a powerful, portable tailgating grill. It needs to be easy to set up and use, but also be able to cook a variety of food – from chicken to burgers to hot dogs and brats. doitbest.com has a great selection of grills and accessories you'll need to keep everyone satisfied. A few of our favorites include:

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Tailgating Recipes

Meatballs wrapped in bacon

You can have all the right gear, but your tailgate is only as good as the food you end up cooking on it. We've compiled some of the best and most creative recipes we could find on Pinterest and put them all in one place. Take a look and try a couple this weekend!

Tailgating is one of the best fall rituals, and now's the perfect time to get all your tailgating supplies for the rest of the season.

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