We’ve provided our tailgating services at the University of Illinois football games for three years now (going on four years this fall)! Here are some fun things we’ve learned about the school along the way: INTERESTING FACTS: *Illinois was founded in 1867, and is the second oldest public school in the state, behind Illinois State [...]
*Most folks think the University of Southern California’s mascot is Tommy Trojan, and although everyone loves Tommy, the OFFICIAL mascot is Traveler the Horse! You can catch Tommy riding Traveler around the Coliseum after the Trojans score a touchdown. *USC is the only University in the world to have a gold medal-winning athlete in every [...]
While kids will most likely be thrilled with a hot dog and a bag of chips, why not try something a bit more exciting so your tailgate party will be even more special to the little ones? CHICKEN PINEAPPLE KABOBS Serves 8 Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces 1 (15-ounce) can [...]
Autzen Stadium, home of the Oregon Ducks football team, with a maximum capacity of only 54,000, is one of the loudest stadiums in college football. It’s a place you’ll hear long before you’ll see, but boy is it a sight. Crowd noise hit 127 decibels back in 2007 when the USC Trojans came to town. [...]
Tailgating at UCLA games is a unique experience since games are held at the nation’s most famous college football stadium - The Rose Bowl. The Rose Bowl was constructed in 1922 and has been the home of the UCLA Bruins since 1982. The Rose Bowl is located in Pasadena, some 30 miles away from UCLA’s [...]
What is a good tailgate party without serving up some of the most popular food—chips and dip? Anything you can scoop up and eat with a chip (tortilla, corn, pita, you name it) is a winner at tailgate gatherings. Warm, cold, savory or sweet, dips are the hands-down winner of top menu items. And for [...]