A tailgate party can be a lot of fun, and whether it is in a parking lot or a grassy meadow, there are a number of creative ways to entertain before any event. With a cooler or two, good food, thirst-quenching drinks, comfortable chairs, out-of-the-ordinary tableware, and a few quirky decorations, it is possible to come up with fun tailgate party ideas that can be implemented in a matter of minutes. Consider these fun tailgate party ideas, and make your next tailgate party an unexpected success.
Fun and Whimsical Tailgate Décor
Instead of planning a typical parking lot party with ordinary picnic supplies, step it up a few notches and bring along whimsical tailgate décor and tableware that will add life and personal style to the party. Select a red checkered tablecloth and a classic picnic basket, or choose a fine linen tablecloth, a faux floral centerpiece, and fancy candlesticks complete with candles. Layout finished fare on the cloth-covered tailgate, and add a little mood music with the help of a portable stereo. In addition, surprise party guests with real plates and tableware instead of disposable varieties, and bring along plenty of paper towels and a box to hideaway dirty dishes while making clean-up a breeze. Break out wine glasses, either real glass or plastic, and serve sparkling grape juice as the party begins.
TV Trays for Comfort
Balancing food and drinks can be a little tricky, especially at a tailgate party. Instead of having tailgate party guests hold their plates and hope for the best, provide TV trays for comfort as well as convenience. Invest in several folding TV trays, and keep them on hand especially for fun tailgate parties and impromptu picnics without picnic tables. TV trays do not take up much space, and they can make the difference between a fun tailgate party and a challenging balancing act.
Fun and Tasty Food Ideas
Typical tailgate parties include grilled hot dogs and hamburgers or bratwurst. These are fun and popular choices, but instead of grilling at the next tailgate party, serve ready-to-eat fried chicken or make your favorite casserole transported in a thermal container that will help keep it hot and tasty. This will surprise tailgate party guests, especially when they indulge in your favorite casserole recipe or fried chicken.
For those that do not want to cook for the next tailgate celebration, buy fried chicken from a local grocery store, or opt for an oversized fun and tasty homemade sub sandwich. Save money and make a big party-size sub sandwich complete with an extra-long loaf of crusty bread topped with thin slices of deli meat including roast beef, chicken, and ham. Serve lettuce, tomatoes, sliced black olives, pepper rings, pickles, onion slices, and condiments on the side. This way the guests can create their favorite sub sandwich combination.
These are just some of the many fun and tasty ideas for hosting a successful tailgate party. Consider your favorite foods and tableware, and surprise guests with something completely different and extraordinarily fun. Try something fun and unique at each tailgate party and guests will never know what to expect!
