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15 Tips for Hosting the Best-Ever Football Tailgate

September 18, 2014 by Dani Goodman

Football Party

As NCAA college football season gets underway, so too does the all-American tradition of tailgating, and all the shenanigans that go along with it. College football fans rejoice, flocking to parking lots surrounding their respective stadiums to drink, cook out, play games and drink some more. At Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, we understand the attraction. We’d be out there with you if we didn’t need to stay back at the shop and keep the grill hot.

Since we’ll be holding down the fort while you’re out in the fray, here are 15 tips for hosting the best football tailgate possible.

1. Iced Water Bottles

Freeze several full plastic water bottles and use them as an ice substitute in your coolers. Once they melt, you’ll have cold water to drink. Yay, science!

2. Six Pack of Spice

Got an empty six-pack holder? Fill it up with your favorite Fuzzy’s Taco Shop hot sauces. It’s fiscally savvy and cool.

3. Proactive Dishwasher

Bring a large plastic tub for your dirty dishes. Line it with a garbage bag and bring back your empties in an orderly fashion.

4. Balloon Marks the Spot

Bring a big helium-filled balloon and tie it above your car so the party finds you. Like the planets around the sun, the festivities will remain in your orbit.

5. Must Wash Hands

Use an empty laundry detergent dispenser as a hand washing station. Keep it clean, y’all.

6. Brawny Hang

Hang a paper towel roll using bungee cords linked to the poles of your tent. Just do it, okay.

7. Disposable Cooler

Take a cardboard case of your favorite beer, take the beer out, line it with garbage bags, fill with ice, put beer back in, drink beer, put empty beer back inside, throw away entire thing when finished. Ta-da.

8. Jello Shots

Bring along portable Jello shots for the crew. Brownie points if they’re in your team’s colors.

9. Same Thing—but with Cake

See No. 8.

10. DIY Football Field Tablecloth

Buy a green rug from your nearest mart. Line it with plastic electricians tape and mailbox numbers. Baby, you got yourself a football field tablecloth going.

11. Accesorize

Temporary tattoos, bandanas, beaded necklaces and wristbands. You’ve just made a football field out of a rug, why not put a tattoo on your face?

12. Football Field Beer Pong Table

You get a beer pong table…and make it look like a field…and then field goals at the ends… Directions here.

13. Decorate the Cooler

Buy a cooler and do your alma mater proud. Come on. It’s not like you’re gonna stop rooting for your team anytime soon, right?

14. Provide Handheld Food

People will be occupied with all the activities going on. Keep the food mobile and easy to eat. May we suggest tacos, perhaps?

15. Befriend Thy Neighbor

It’s may only be a few hours out of your life, but those few hours at your tailgating spot can be improved exponentially if you make friends with your neighbors. Meet a stranger, and a great story will likely ensue.

 

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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, started on Berry Street in Fort Worth, Texas, was bought in 2003 by father and son restaurateurs Alan and Chuck Bush. After revamping the original store and crafting the perfect combination of tacos, drinks and success, they set out to share it with everyone.

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