Spending every Saturday in a stadium now until November? We hear you. Weâre officially in the midst of football season. Or, as we like to call it, tailgate season.
Gamecock, Tiger + Bulldog fans can agree on one thing: the pre-game feast-ivities are an essential part of the gameday experience and require some planning (whether youâre in a parking lot outside of the stadium or at home in the den).
Here to help you customize and level-up your next tailgate is Lowes Foods.
Pick your tailgate style below + get a customized shopping list for the next gameday:
đ„šThe Nosh Backer:
- Will eat 12 chicken wings in one 10-min sitting
- Doesnât take his eyes away from the TV while he dips his chip
- Customized tailgating must-haves here
- Pro-tip: Lowes Foods is currently offering 50 pieces of chicken + two 2-liters/gallons for $45. (Order 24 hours in advance.)
đ»The Social-Back
- Really just here for the beer
- Life of the party (win or lose)
- Beer Den shopping list here
- Pro-tip: Put this social butterfly to work on the grill. Check out the options from Lowes Foodsâ Meat Shoppe (burgers + steaks), SausageWorks (self-explanatory) + Chicken Kitchen (including pre-made fried chicken â just grab a box... or three).
đThe Tailgate QB
- Also considered âthe mom of the groupâ
- Always, always prepared
- Necessities that no one else will think about here
- Pro-tip: Help the QB feed a crowd by picking up a sandwich or wrap tray (lettuce wrap tray for the GF folks) or a classy charcuterie board (order at least 24 hours in advance).
Donât forget your stadium chair (with cup holders â you know, for all the soft drinks youâll be having), the Bluetooth speaker (for our collaborative Spotify playlist) + cornhole boards (DIY some). Find more tips in our guides to Carolina or Clemson gameday. â
