'Got Tailgate?' Get Your Gameday Face On

Whether you go all out with popped up canopies and portable grills or go for a simple set-up with a single picnic basket, it’s the small touches that can make your tailgate party special and memorable.

Paper Goods:

• The college bookstore is a great resource for all things with school spirit. If you’re a USC or UCLA fan as many people are around these parts, local specialty party stores such as Dana Party Supply in RSM and Dana Point, and Where’s the Party in Costa Mesa, have UCLA and USC paper goods. Of course there is also the USC Bookstore shop in South Coast Plaza West.
• JerseyNaps–Napkins that look like football jerseys that stand upright.

Colored Tortilla Chips:

• Believe it or not I’ve seen blue and gold and red and gold tortilla chips at Pavilion. Fun for your favorite dips.
• Last year I made chicken curry wraps with red tortillas I found at Henry’s. Yep, cardinal and gold.

Tervis Tumblers:

• The best acrylic glasses ever! Keeps what’s cold, cold with no condensation and what’s hot, hot. In just about every collegiate logo and color there is. Start a collection. Nice for favors. They also have a lifetime guarantee.

Swoozies:

• Cool tailgate accessories. Football shaped dishes, football field trays, insulated picnic baskets.

Picnic Baskets:

• A plethora of tailgate goodies. Sports themed cutting boards (check out the 19th hole), insulated 6-pack holder, and so much more.
• Picnic Backpacks
• Traditional wicker baskets

Dessert Ideas:

• The final score! Collegiate Cake Pops! Come on over for ideas and links to inspire you to make your own. You can do it!
• Cupcakes decorated with Meri Meri football touchdown cupcake kit

Forget anything? Here’s a checklist to download to make sure you’ve got everything you need.

Have a great gameday!