Celebrate the summer festivities in style by creating a winning tailgate that your guests will TACO ‘BOUT. We are not referring to the old school college tailgates, we are upping our game with sophistication and flair. As a lifestyle + hospitality expert, I will share three essentials to elevate your next tailgate with a festive fiesta.
There is no time for siesta, let’s fiesta!
We are kicking off the summer season with three tips to elevate your tailgate.
Add Some Flair with Decor and a Theme
My favorite way celebrate at tailgate is with a theme, I chose to kick off the season with a Fiesta!
You will win over your guests by surprising them with a theme like a Fiesta, Red, White, + Blue, Seaside, or Southern Bar-B-Q.
Setting the tone is simple:
- Once you have decided on a theme it’s time to dress up the tailgate with accessories. I love to mix paper plates with entertaining pieces I have at home.
- I prefer to use my real tablecloths, blankets, or throws to dress up the tailgate, it’s a sustainable and stylish option.
- Don’t be shy to add some extra spirit with decorative bunting, flags, or a touch of class with fresh flowers.
- Consider creative ways to stack serving trays to make self serving easy and chic for your guests, baskets make a great serving option.
Spirited Food + Drink – What to sip and serve is simple with you stick to your theme. Add a little flavor to your tailgate menu by preparing fan favorites.
- I chose to host, “Let’s Fiesta” because food preperation would be delicious and hassle free when you plan ahead.
- I ordered a few taco trays, chips, sauces, and sides from my favorite Mexican food restaurant.
- A signature drink will take your tailgate to the next level. For the Fiesta, I am serving a signature cocktails a margarita, sparkling waters, and Mexican soda pop.
4. Sweet treats are essential! Don’t forget to include a little dessert. If it is store bought relocate goodies onto a serving plate complete the look.
Games or Entertainment
Tailgating is more than delicious food and drink, an elevated tailgate should have an activity. Have fun during the pregame celebration with a game or arranged entertainment.
- For the Fiesta we brought our corn hole boards because they are easy to transport and fun for guests of all ages.
- Raise the tailgate energy with some music. Stick to your theme and create a playlist to get your guests excited.
- Whether you keep it simple with a few footballs or more elevated with a giant Jenga, having an activity is a great mood booster + ice breaker.
Wishing you a festive summer filled with winning tailgates. I hope my three essentials to elevate your tailgate inspire you to celebrate the season in style.