How to tailgate at a UK football game
My next door neighbors and good friends Chris and Tammy invited me to join their tailgating adventure at the Florida vs. UK game this past weekend. I was lucky enough to join them earlier this season and witness a thrilling victory over Louisville, so I jumped at the chance to possibly see Kentucky stick it to the Gators. Let me just tell you – these people know how to tailgate.
For starters, you need the essential gear: tents, chairs, tables, a grill and lots of good grub. I brought along two pots of my famous chili!
When you tailgate, you really do have to rough it – as evidenced by a generator, a TV, a satellite receiver with a dish mounted on a tripod, big speakers, a hammock, and coolers with lots and lots of beer and other assorted spirits.
No tailgate party would be complete without a cornhole set. If you just happened by the parking lot of Commonwealth Stadium before a game and didn’t know what was going on, you’d think there was a national cornhole tournament in progress. Everywhere you turn, people are tossing those bags around!
Of course, proper attire that shows your love for the Wildcats is a must!
When it is time for the game, you need some good seats…
…and lots of cheering when the Cats score!
Alas, the Gators were too much for us on this day. So we had to retreat to camp and eat more food…
…play more cornhole…
…and rest up for next week’s game.
