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Awesome Football Shaped Snacks

Serve these football snacks at your next tailgate

Manly Dishes for Tailgating

Build the ultimate tailgate menu with these dishes; no vegetables allowed
Ultimate Tailgate Party Menu

All the dishes, drinks, and desserts you need for the best ever tailgate party
Best Game-Day Party — At Home

Just because you can't make it to the stadium doesn't mean you should miss out on the game day celebrations
Best-Ever Tailgate Drinks

Do more than pack a cooler full of beer at your tailgate this season
Guacamole

Our 50 — Yes, 50 — Best Guacamole Recipes

Get inspired by these recipes
Jalapeño Popper and Sausage Dip

10 Amazing Sour Cream Dips You Should Consider Making for Your Next Party

10 Amazing Sour Cream Dips You Should Consider Making for Your Next Party

11 Essential Tailgating Tools From Your Kitchen

Be a winner at your tailgate this season by making sure you have all of your culinary tools for success
Tailgate Spread

4 Budget Friendly Tailgating Ideas for a Fun Football Season

You’ll love these fun and budget friendly tailgating tips
wings

14 Amazing Wing Recipes for Tailgate Time

Put wings on your menu and check out these super-delicious recipes perfect for tailgating season
Soldier Field

The 10 Best NFL Stadiums for Tailgating

Grab your tents, blankets, and booze — tailgating season is here

Why Are Peanuts and Cracker Jack Baseball Staples?

This duo is almost as old as the game itself
NASCAR Tailgate

The Complete NASCAR Tailgating Checklist

Unlike football or baseball tailgates, racing tailgates can truly turn into a marathon party, so prepare accordingly
10 Regional Chili Recipes

Chili Wars: 10 Chili Recipes from Every Region

Everybody loves chili, but everybody makes it a little bit differently
Chex Mix

Easy Slow-Cooker Snacks for Game Day

Make preparing for game day even easier thanks to these slow-cooker recipes

6 Family-Approved Tailgating Games

For the family that tailgates, keep the kids occupied with these great games
Beers

The World’s 50 Best Beers

Your beer bucket list, brewed up fresh
Jello Shots

Transform Your Tailgate With These DIY Hacks

Up your tailgating game with these quick and easy tricks

9 Tips for Creating a Tailgating Tablescape

Ideas that will wow the rival team
Marinade

12 Quick and Easy Tips for the Tastiest Tailgate

Make this season’s tailgates the most successful, and most simple, with these top pre-game hacks

15 Classic Tailgate Foods to Master Before Football Season Starts

Fall, football, and food create a perfect trio of tailgating happiness
Game Day Foods

Favorite Game Day Foods From Every Corner of America

You’re not ready for game day until you sample these foods