With football season in full force, many of us are getting together and throwing tailgate parties to celebrate the fun and excitement of football in Dallas. Whether it’s for UTD, UNT, SMU, UTA or other Dallas area college football games or the big Dallas Cowboys’ games, tailgate parties at the stadium or at home can be a blast, especially when you have all the best food, beverages, and party supplies. From packing up the truck or car to making all the party food to filling the cooler, Emergency Ice, your Dallas tailgate party expert, has the resources and ideas for the ultimate tailgating experience this football season.
Are you ready for some football? As you plan your tailgating this football season and before you head out, check the stadium’s website to find out how early the parking lot opens, what time it closes, and whether drinking is allowed on the lot. As you’ve ironed out the tailgating details for this season, you’ll need to plan your football menu.
Top food for a Dallas tailgate party
- Hot dogs/ brats and hot dog buns
- Burgers and buns
- Hot wings
- Cheese
- Chili cheese dip
- Chips and dip
- Chili
- Potato salad or coleslaw
- Condiments
- Cookies or cakes
Drinks and Beverages
- Beer and cocktails (if allowed)
- Soda, tea, and/or lemonade
- Coffee and hot cocoa
- Water
- Ice
Other Tailgating Supplies
- Plates, bowls, and napkins
- Cups
- Utensils and serving tools
- Paper towels and cleaning supplies
- Grill
- Charcoal and lighter fluid or propane tank
- Hot mitts/ oven mitts
- First aid kit
- Trash bags and storage bags
- Blankets
- Canopy tent
Football Tailgate Party Supplies
- Football
- Playing cards or games
- Face paint
- Portable stereo and/or television
- AC adapter or generator and extension cords
Depending on how many people you and your group will be tailgating with and providing for, you may need multiple vehicles to load up all of your food, beverages, and supplies. Once you arrive at the stadium lot, look for a prime spot near the grass or the end of a row where you have extra space to set up your canopy, grill, and seating. You will want to arrive several hours before the game begins to get that perfect spot and to have time to set everything up and get the most out of your tailgate party in the Dallas area. Remember as you pack up for your tailgating, load your coolers last so on your way to the stadium you can easily access them when you pick up some Emergency Ice bags to fill your coolers. For large tailgating events or football parties, Emergency Ice can also provide large quantities of ice with our Dallas ice delivery; we are also known for providing ice for college football games and high school football games throughout the area. From Fort Worth to Arlington to Dallas and everywhere in between, Emergency Ice is your ice supplier for your Dallas tailgate party. Make the most of this football season and plan ahead for all of your tailgating parties.