{"id":30866,"date":"2023-05-02T15:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T22:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=30866"},"modified":"2023-05-02T15:02:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T22:02:04","slug":"the-official-college-tailgating-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/02\/the-official-college-tailgating-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Official College Tailgating Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/HST-10180CA34_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/HST-10180CA34_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/HST-10180CA34_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/HST-10180CA34_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/HST-10180CA34_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/HST-10180CA34_1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/HST-10180CA34_1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/HST-10180CA34_1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/HST-10180CA34_1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Be the official college tailgating master by following our game day ready checklist! Planning your tailgate party is an&nbsp;overwhelming task, however,&nbsp;with our game day ready&nbsp;checklist, we are here to ensure you throw a successful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/uhaul\/tailgating\/?utm_campaign=UhaulSM&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tailgating extrava<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/uhaul\/tailgating\/?utm_campaign=UhaulSM&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=pinterest\">ganza<\/a>. Use the list below as a guideline for all of your&nbsp;college tailgating party preparations. Everything you see is divided into categories, but of course, you will most likely adjust the list to your own personal tailgating needs. Enjoy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10 Tailgating Tips:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare as much as possible before game day. Be sure to&nbsp;check out the stadium website for rules and regulations on tailgating on or near school property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget to arrive at your tailgating location about 4 hours before kickoff. This will ensure your group has plenty of time to set up, eat, clean up, and have a little fun too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up your tailgate near a public restroom if possible&#8230;no explanation is needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure everyone knows what team to root for by utilizing food coloring for food and drinks!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep food at their appropriate temperatures to&nbsp;avoid bacteria. Below 40 degrees is the recommended temperature for cold foods, and above 140 degrees for hot foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your thumb to make an indent on top of your patties before grilling. This way, they\u2019ll even out as they cook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always tailgate with a clean grill grate. Forgot your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Propane-Grilling\/Grilling-Tailgating-accessories\/Rubber-Grip-Grill-Brush-14-?id=4027&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150902-theofficialcollegetailgating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brush<\/a>? Grab some foil. Crumple it up, pinch it with tongs, and scrub away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tie brightly colored balloons or flags to your car or canopy so that it&#8217;s easy for your group to locate the right parking spot. (This also helps to bring some fun color!) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring an endless number of bungee cords and extension cords.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunscreen, water, repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Tailgating should be a fun experience and with these tips, you will be a pro! For more tips, follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CollegeboxesFans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/collegeboxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/collegeboxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/CollegeBoxes\/_created\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Be the official college tailgating master by following our game day ready checklist! Planning your tailgate party is an&nbsp;overwhelming task, however,&nbsp;with our game day ready&nbsp;checklist, we are here to ensure you throw a successful tailgating extravaganza. Use the list below as a guideline for all of your&nbsp;college tailgating party preparations. 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