Hosting Game Day Tailgates At Home

It’s that time of year again! Time to huddle up, eat your favorite game-day snacks, and watch your favorite football team compete for glory! It’s also the time of year for tailgates! Hosting a game-day tailgate at home can be just as fun as being front and center in the stadium. If you are looking for tips to create the best tailgate experience at your house, you’re in the right place! Check out this blog for tips on hosting game day tailgates at home and start preparing for your football party. 

Decorations

To show the support for your team and get everyone immersed in the game day feels, add decorations to your home. Simply set up your table with your team’s colors, provide football paper plates and napkins, and dress up in your favorite team’s gear. Decorating for your upcoming tailgate does not have to be overwhelming. The game and the snacks will really be the star of the show, but a few touches of memorabilia is the perfect addition to your tailgate. 

Decor Ideas

Here are some decoration ideas for your next tailgate party:

• Garden Flag with Your Team’s Logo
• Football Field Table Runner
• Football Themed Serving Platters
• Color-Coordinated Plates and Napkins
• Color-Themed Flowers
• Banner with Your Team’s Logo
• Football Flag Pennants
• Goal Post Centerpiece
• Color-Themed Tent Outside
• Cornhole Boards with Your Team’s Logo
• Themed Balloons
• Football-Themed Food Tags

Food

Another simple way to ensure your tailgate is a hit is, of course, by serving delicious food! Whether you are preparing snacks for your guests to grab and go as they cheer on their team, or if you are looking for more filling dishes, having food at your event is a tailgating must! 

Themed Foods

Here are some fun ideas for themed foods to serve at your tailgate party:

• Football-Shaped Pizza
• Fruit Helmet
• Seven Layer Football Dip
• Chocolate-Covered Football Strawberries
• Football Brownies
• Stadium Dip Platter
• Championship Rings (Ring Pops)
• Game-Day Charcuterie Board

Finger Foods 

Finger foods are a great snack to grab and go while watching a football game. Keep these snacks simple and budget-friendly to score big with your guests and your wallet! 

Dips & Chips 

Nothing screams football season like buffalo chicken dip and chips! This dip is simple and will yield enough servings for tons of guests. This dish can easily be made and served in your crockpot or slow cooker. Once the dip is ready, simply set out a few bags of tortilla chips and the snack is complete. Although this dip is only five ingredients, it will be sure to kick your party up a notch! Check out the full recipe here. 

Grill Out

If you are looking to serve more than just snacks at your tailgate, grilling out can be a great option to provide food for many people. Hamburgers, hotdogs, or sliders are a perfect choice to add to the game-day environment. 

Party Set-Up

Now that you have prepared your home with decorations and fantastic football foods, it is time to set-up your home for the tailgate. Find a convenient place to set up your food so that guests can satisfy their cravings while cheering on their team. To ensure your guests easily refill their drinks, place drink dispensers indoors and ice buckets filled with canned sodas or water bottles outdoors. 

If you have multiple TVs throughout your living space, have the game on every device. This allows you and your guests to stay up-to-date on the game while socializing. Lastly, ensure there is enough seating for all of your guests. You may need to add additional chairs in your living space to ensure guests can kick back and enjoy the game. 

HVAC Maintenance 

With all these guests in your home comes a lot of body-heat. The last thing you want is for your HVAC system to malfunction during your tailgate party. Before your at-home tailgate, call and schedule an HVAC maintenance appointment to ensure your system is functioning at 100%. After all, the only thing you should be worried about is that game-winning touchdown. 

Contact Swinson

Regular maintenance is always a good idea when it comes to your HVAC system. It will help your system run smoothly, more efficiently, and last longer. It will also help catch necessary repairs before they become major issues. So, before your party, ensure your home will be comfortable by calling Swinson AC for your HVAC maintenance needs!

With over 35 years of serving the Loxley and Baldwin County area, Swinson Air Conditioning is the name to know when your home’s HVAC system needs attention. Give us a call at 251-990-0998 or email us at [email protected].

Swinson Air Conditioning is your local HVAC service provider in Fairhope and Daphne, Alabama.