Tailgating and football go hand in hand. Make your tailgating party the one everyone flocks to by choosing a party-friendly location, playing fun sports music and serving some delicious food.

Create the Perfect Tailgating Space

On the day of the big football game, plan to arrive early to snag the perfect spot for hosting a tailgating party. Try to grab the same spot each game so your guests know where to find you.

Create a comfortable tailgate party space by using a pop-up canopy tent. Adorn the tent with team colors and banners to draw fans in. Provide guests with plenty of seating options and have extra blankets on hand to keep guests warm on the days when the weather is cool.

Entice Fans with Fabulous Smelling Food

Break out the grill and throw on some brats, hamburgers or ribs. The smell alone will draw football fans to your party making it the most popular tailgate party in the parking lot. Invite guests to try some of your signature wings, original dips or football themed cookies.

Satisfy the appetite of party guests with a complete array of bite-size appetizers like meatballs, cocktail wieners or mini sandwiches. Offer a full choice of snacks, fruits and sweets to cater to the tastes of football fans of all ages. Stock coolers with plenty of beverages and invite other tailgates to enjoy.

On cold days, invite guests to your party by offering hot coffee, cider or a bowl of chili. Serve foods kept warm in a crock pot or served hot off the grill.

Play Fun Tailgating Music and Games to Create a Popular Tailgate Party

Nothing gets a party going like music. Bring along an mp3 player and speakers to play some of your favorite sports music. Include your team's song and other game favorites from groups like Queen and AC/DC. Before you know it, everyone at your tailgating party will be singing along too.

Keep guests entertained by challenging them to a sports trivia game or play a round of bean bag toss. Bring cards along to kick off a pre-game poker tournament. For the diehard football fanatics, be sure to bring along a portable television set or radio to catch the pre-game highlights.

Follow a few of these tips and you are sure to have the most popular tailgating party in the parking lot. Be creative and keep the focus on fun and your tailgating party will be one your guests won't soon forget.

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