Updated on: Feb 24, 2024
Let's be honest, theme parties are great. Tailgating is one of the best parts of the game day. A good tailgate party is essential if you’re gearing up for a big game or birthday tailgate-themed party. Whether you’re tailgating at the stadium or staying at home, we have some great ideas that are sure to make your next tailgate better than the last.
Tailgate Party Decorations
1. Pennants Banners and Flags
Pennant banners are typically seen at sporting events and are great for sprucing up your sports den. Whether you are tailgating for college or the NFL, Pennants can be used as decorations for various areas of your venue according to the kind of party theme that you're going for. Hang pennants on railings, tables, or around your house! Another great way to show off your team pride is to get flags. This is a great example of flags people could use for their tailgates!
Football Touchdown Garland
He. Could. Go. All. The. Way!!! Take your football party decorations over the goal line in style with this banner garland. String it up over the television where you'll be watching the big game or over the buffet table. Check out more football party supplies on this website before you make your party game plan! Cardstock. 8 ft.
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Balloons can add even more team spirit to your party. They come in every color imaginable and theme, it won't be hard to find your team colors. Use balloon weights as décor for the table where food is served and tie balloons to the chairs, cars, and railings. Balloons are the perfect go-to if you’re looking for a quick decor option and area default decoration for a tailgate birthday party.
3. Seasonal Decor
Since one of the big tailgating sports, football, coincides will the fall, place a few pumpkins and leaves around your tailgate table to augment your food display. You can even turn your decorations into a fun activity where guests can paint the pumpkins the team's colors.
CCINEE Artificial Mini Pumpkins, Faux Foam Pumpkins with Lifelike Maple Leaves Acorns and Red Berries for Halloween Thanksgiving Wreath Garland Making and Centerpiece Decoration
One set contains everything you will need to make your own Thankgiving wreath garland and ornamnets, perfect for wedding and Halloween Thanksgiving and Autumn party table decoration.
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4. Photo Backdrop
Tailgates are experiences you want to remember forever. You can't forget to take amazing photos while you are there, so you will always have the memories. You need something to kick your picture up a notch though, a sports-themed backdrop for any tailgate would be perfect for your pictures. Disposable cameras are also an amazing, vintage idea you can do and with the backdrop, they will be the best pictures ever.
Football party backdrop Game Time, Big game party, Super Bowl party, Championship, or Football league party sign: INSTANT DOWNLOAD
INSTANT DOWNLOAD Game Time Football Printable Backdrop This listing contains a PDF file with (2) sizes for printing at a print shop - 24"x36" - 36"x48" - As well as (2) JPG files for printing as a photo. Please keep in mind that no printed material will be shipped. Digital files are meant for you to print yourself or have printed through a print or photo shop. 24"x36" is a standard POSTER size at photo processing locations such as Costco, Walgreens, and Walmart. 36"x48" will need to be printed at a print shop. ABOUT THIS INSTANT DOWNLOAD: ------------------------------------------------ When your payment is processed you will be shown a link leading to your Etsy Download page. Downloads are also accessible through your Purchases Page. You will also receive an emailed receipt from Etsy with a link to your Download page. Please note that the email will be sent to the email you have associated with your Etsy account. INSTRUCTIONS ARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR DOWNLOAD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- But if you have additional questions, please convo us here in the shop. Thanks so much for letting us be part of your special day! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COORDINATING INVITATION: Football Big Game or Birthday Party Printable Invitation available HERE: https://www.etsy.com/listing/569111346/football-party-invitation-superbowl ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COORDINATING PACKAGE: Football Big Game or Birthday Party Printable Package available HERE: https://www.etsy.com/listing/569112450/football-party-kit-football-birthday ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more ideas on how to style your party theme please see https://halfpintpartydesign.com. We would love to see your finished products and possibly feature you on the blog! Send your zipped party photos or a dropbox link to bri{at}halfpintpartydesign.com.
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5. Photo Props
Along with the amazing photos you need at the tailgate with your great backdrop, photo props take your pictures to a whole new level. The props will add great humor in the moment for your photos and will always give a good laugh when you are looking back at the picture.
42Pcs Football Photo Booth Props Kit Super Bowl Game Day Decorations Sport Game Day Party Supplies Decorations
Football Photo booth props are fun Super bowl party items for adults and children,everyone will love these funny faces
Take pictures of your friends and family for fun and sharable party photos, and use these fun photo booth props to remember
Diverse design added to the party joy, put out a variety of interesting pose to take pictures
42 Piece Football Party photo booth props, 42 plastic sticks and 100pcs dot stickers for assembly
Easy Assembly: Simply attach the printed DIY photo booth props to the plastic dowels with included reinforcing stickers
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Tailgate Party Favors
6. Themed Goodie Bags
Every good tailgate needs goodie bags, especially with kids there. The kids need something to put all their extra candy, bracelets, and other favors in. Don't worry the adults can use them too! It is an easy way to store leftovers and carry them around the stadium.
7. Football Bracelets
Football bracelets are a great item to give to the people you are with at a football tailgate. It is a memory of the game and the day itself. Football bracelets are a great item that a lot of people will get a lot of use out of and wear all the time. People also love representing the sport they love or their team, so they will wear whatever they can that represents that.
160 Pcs Football Wristband Silicone Bracelets Football Theme Bracelets Motivational Football Bracelet Football Party Supplies for Sport Themed Football Themed Birthday Party Award Gift, 8 Design
Vigorous Football Design: there are 8 kinds of styles among these football wristband silicone bracelets, cool and eye catching, full of vitality, easy to attract your guests at the party, very suitable for football parties or as gifts for friend
Quality Silicone Material: football bracelets are all made of silicone, safe and odorless, flexible and no burrs on the surface, suitable for most people to wear; It is also elastic and sturdy, not easy to bend or deform, which can be worn for a long time
Applicable to Multiple Scenes: football sports silicone wristbands are not only suitable for you and your teammates at parties, but also can be worn to encourage yourself during rugby games, and can also be applied as gifts for football birthday parties
What You Will Get: you will receive 160 pieces of football silicone wristbands in 8 color designs, 20 pieces for each style; The large number of combinations can meet your needs in many different scenarios
Suitable for Most People to Wear: the circumference of the motivational football bracelet is about 7.95 inches/ 20.2 cm; The width is approx. 0.47 inches/ 1.2 cm; The diameter is about 2.56 inches/ 6.5 cm, suitable for both adults and children to wear
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8. Sweets for the Adults and Kids
While tailgating, people love amazing food, but people also have a sweet tooth while tailgating and want something sweet while waiting for the exciting game. Candies are great for traveling with and for a quick treat. If you also have kids at the tailgate with you, they love the sweets more than the food and they can bring home any extra sweets that are leftover.
9. Sports Themed Bubbles
This example of sports-themed bubbles is a great favor for the kids. It can keep them occupied at the tailgate and can also be fun for the adults. This favor can work for all ages and you can customize them for any sport.
Baseball Bubble Favor, Baseball Favor, Baseball Party Favor, Baseball Party Supplies, Baseball Shower Favor
These fun little bubbles are perfect for a baseball theme party favor These baseball Bubble wands are approx 4 inches long and 7/16 inch diameter. They contain approx. 0.14 fl oz of bubble mixture. Take a look at our store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadHatterPartyBox?ref=hdr_shop_menu IF YOUR SHIPPING LOOKS HIGH FOR THE QUANTITY YOU ARE ORDERING PLEASE CONTACT US AND WE CAN CHECK THE BEST VALUE OPTION FOR YOU. Please convo if you are interested in purchasing multiple and/or different items from me as we may be able to work out a discounted rate or shipping. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 3 years Keep small parts away from children Do not drink or swallow liquid solution Children should play under adult supervision
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$1.00
10. Mini Foam Sport Balls
These are a great small favor to have at a tailgate. These are small foam sport balls that people can play with at the tailgate and also help keep the kids busy and occupied and you can get them in all different colors, sports themes, and more.
48 Pieces Mini Foam Sports Balls for Pupil Mini Footballs Stress Ball, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball for Stress Anxiety Relief, Relaxation Ball for Party Favor Toy and Outdoor Games
Size: the diameter of ball is 1.6 inches, cut and adorable design, these foam balls are great for sports theme party
Abundant quantity: 48 pieces in total, including 12 x soccer ball, 12 x basketball, 12 x football, 12 x baseball, can share with family and friends, large quantity to meet your various needs
Cute foam balls: these sports themed mini foam balls can be applied to relieve anxiety and stress, also wonderful birthday party supplies; Be creative and toss them up to play catch and other games
Wide applications: suitable as beach party decorations, bathtub toys, and beach toys for boys and girls; Great for teenagers party and also suitable for adults to relieve stress, they can be applied to party favors, a great school carnival prize for teachers and students
Wonderful gift: these foam balls are wonderful birthday party supplies, and ready for your next special event, making it a prize in boys and girls' party favor boxes, party favor bags, candy bags and party favors for adults
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Tailgate Party Food
When tailgating, You want to make sure you have all the right supplies to make your food look and taste amazing! Below we’ll give you some of the top tailgating food supplies and ideas that are easy to prepare.
11. Cupcake Toppers
Tailgating means having all kinds of different foods and treats. It is so much more fun to make your tailgate food and treats look good by adding cupcake toppers. Toppers are decoration and appeal to a normal cupcake and you can fit it to any theme your tailgate is for.
Sports Themed Cupcake Toppers (12 count) - Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Birthday Party Supplies, Decorations, PIcks
This listing is for 12 sports themed cupcake toppers! Each stick is 4" long and the toppers are about 2" tall and single sided. You will receive 3 of each design. All 12 pieces come fully assembled and ready to be placed in the delicious cupcakes. Please allow 3-5 business days for production. If you need them sooner, just let me know! I love custom orders so if you are looking for something in particular, please don't hesitate to message me! Thanks for stopping by! *********** You can check out my other cupcake toppers here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PinkFishShop/search?search_query=cupcake+toppers&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search
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12. Cookie Cutters
Along with those yummy mini candies, yummy cookies are an amazing tailgate food for both kids and adults. What makes them even better is the cookie being shaped to relate to the sport you are watching. Cookie cutters are the best way to get the best-shaped cookie that you want.
Sports Ball Cookie Cutter 3D Printed | Soccer Cookie Cutter/ Football Cookie Cutter / Basketball Cookie Cutter / Volleyball / Baseball
Item: Choose your ball cutter from the drop down menu or you can purchase all 5 for a discount. Available in regular or mini sizes as listed below. The mini designs have slight design differences than the regular due to the smaller size. REGULAR Dimensions: Volleyball: 3 inch Basketball: 3 inch Soccer ball: 3 inch Baseball: 3 inch Football: 3.75 x 2.5 inches MINI Dimensions: Volleyball: 2.2 inch Basketball: 2.2 inch Soccer ball: 2.2 inch Baseball: 2.2 inch Football: 2.7 x 1.8 inches Care instructions: Handle with care, and hand wash to prevent warping. Material: Food safe plastic in white. Production time & Shipping : Our cookie cutters are printed after ordered. Due to our order volume processing time is 4-5 days and then USPS shipping takes approximately 3-6 business days. Please make sure to plan ahead for your timeline. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Common Questions: ‣Print & Flourish Cookie Cutters: We have a unique tapered design that results in a strong base and thin cutting edge. Our cookie cutters are 3D printed which means our cookie cutters are constructed by adding material layer by layer. You may see minor cosmetic differences in each cutter such as visible lines, slight color variations, seams, and bumps. This will not effect the ability to cut out the advertised shape. ‣How to use detailed cookie cutters? • For best results and in order for your cookies to hold shape you MUST use a recipe for a non-spreading dough, specifically formulated for detailed cutouts (no baking powder or baking soda). Most store bought mixes/dough contain these leveling agents and will result in a puffy cookie. • Roll your CHILLED dough to ¼ inch thickness to get best result of impressions • A light dip in flour every few cuts will prevent sticking • Some of our designs are meant for experienced bakers, so please keep this in mind when ordering. ‣Find answers to other common questions at the bottom of our Policy section! Have questions that weren't answered in our policy section? Just send us a message!
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13. Food Covers
When you have food while tailgating you don't want them getting all gross, especially if you are outside. Food covers are amazing for when food is out and people are grabbing as they please.; the food will always be covered and they come in all different colors.
6 Pack Various Sizes Food Cover Food Tent Set(40x24* 1, 17x17* 2, 14x14* 2, 12x12* 1) with Carry Bag&Tablecloth , Reusable and Collapsible Pop Up Mesh Food Covers for Outdoor Party Home Use
[4 MIX SIZE/ 6 PACK] The food cover set contains 4 different sizes, a total of 6 pieces: [40" x 24" ] * 1, [17" x 17"] * 2, [14" x 14"] * 2, [12" x 12" ] * 1. Suitable for various sizes of plates and containers, enough to meet the needs of daily life.
[UPGRADE 1MM DENSE NET] This food covers for outside uses an upgraded version of 1mm dense mesh, which improves the protection performance compared to the ordinary 2mm coarse mesh. Elegant lace at the bottom, close to the table top. All-round isolation of small flying insects, perfect protection of your food.
[POP UP & FOLDABLE] One hand holds the net cover, and the other hand pulls the rope to fix the latch. Push out the latch to release and store it. Reminder: Avoid enmesh. Before opening, you can hold the top and gently shake the net cover to relax the net cloth and bracket, and then pull it apart.
[HAND WASH ONLY] If necessary, the food tent covers can be gently hand-washed with soapy water or wiped with a damp cloth, and then opened to dry. In order to prolong the service life, please do not put it in the washing machine!
[PERFECT FOR OUTDOOR& HOME USE] Suitable for all outdoor activities to be party supplies, such as garden parties, courtyard barbecues, picnics, camping, etc. Food covers also suitable for home use, such as food taken out of the oven to cool, and keep kids and pets away from meal prep. Pop open plant protector cover seedlings in spring or fall, also protect the plant while growing, food nets can cover the seedlings so the grasshopper, birds, snails and slugs can't get to them.
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14. Condiment Container
A condiment container is not something everyone would think they need at a tailgate. This is super important because you are able to easily travel with all your needed cocktail garnishes, all right in the container. Also, if you are not using it for garnishes, it is great for small-sized picky foods.
4 Compartments Condiment Container Ice Cooled Food Condiment Dispenser Chilled Condiment Serving Container with Lid for Fruits, Candies, Dips, Salad Toppings, 19.7 x 5.9 x 3.9 Inch
【KEEPS FOODS FRESH】Layer ice at the bottom of the container to keep food cool and fresh for hours.The design of the tray makes the frozen air stay under the condiment, which can keep fresh and refrigerated for a long time. Keep your food fresh and chilled!
【4 SPACIOUS TRAYS】Comes with 4 trays for liquids, candies, foods, fruits, veggies and more. It is especially suitable for long-distance bus or picnics away from home!
【EASY TO CLEAN】Made from sturdy plastic and includes ergonomic finger grips on each side. The 4/5 compartments of the seasoning distributor tray can be removed separately, which is convenient for cleaning and more hygienic.
【PREMIUM SIZE】Comes in a size of 19.7* 5.9*3.9 inch / (50*15*10 cm) to fit most salad bars and buffet lines. The tray organizers are perfect for restaurant buffets and bars, picnics, barbecues, and indoor/outdoor catering parties.
【UNIQUE DESIGN】The enclosure is transparent and sealed. When in use, there is no need to worry about insects or items flying in, and the items stored in the condiment box can be clearly seen.
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15. Coolers
Coolers are an essential part of tailgating. If you are having any kind of food or drinks at a tailgate, especially during the hot seasons, you are going to need to keep things cool. For this kind of event, an inflatable cooler would work fine.
Inflatable Serving Bar Salad Ice Tray Food Drink Containers - BBQ Picnic Pool Party Supplies Buffet Luau Cooler,with a Drain Plug
Package includes 3 pieces inflatable serving bars and a random color pump(gift). Fill the inflatable serving bar with ice to keep food and drinks deliciously chilled for hours-indoors or out. Lightweight,portable and waterproof.
With a clear plug in the bottom to drain excess liquids or ice water if you need to refill with ice.It also inflates and deflates quickly.
Reusable.Just drain,deflate,dry and store it for next party.
An excellent addition to summer parties indoors or outdoors, such as pool party, barbecue, cookouts,sports party,beach wedding,camping and reunions.
Easy for carry to anywhere you will enjoy your time with your friends and families.
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Tailgate Party Games and Actvities
16. Drinking Games
Drinking games are a fun way to get into the spirit of the game during a tailgate. There are countless drinking games adults can play at your party. To make sure you have all that you need to play, be sure to bring a long table, like the white plastic ones, for beer pong. Also, bring a deck of cards for those who want to participate in card games. Whether you are a tailgating pro or just starting, drinking games are a great idea for tailgating parties when kept under control.
17. Cornhole
You can't have a successful tailgate without a few cornhole matches. This game works especially well if you're in a wide-open parking lot. Pair up your guests to have a cornhole tournament or have a little friendly competition with tailgaters supporting the other team.
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18. Kan Jam
Another way to have a successful tailgate is to have one of the best games there is Kan Jam. It is a great, competitive game that is great for tailgate right before a competitive game.
Kan Jam PRO Set Disc Throwing Game, American Made - Perfect for Outdoors, Beach, Backyard, Tailgates, Indoors and Outdoors
OUTDOOR GAME: The Outdoor Party Game in America: Kan Jam is tremendously fun and a popular competitive team game similar to cornhole, washer toss and horseshoes.
BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER – Upgrade your game. The KAN JAM PRO Kit features a certified 175g Ultimate (frisbee) Flying Disc, ground stakes to keep goals secured, and carry bag for convenient travel and storage.
TRUER FLIGHT PATH: The 175g disc is the official Ultimate (frisbee) weight, perfectly balanced for pinpoint accuracy and control, allows for truer flight path, less effective by wind.
HOW TO PLAY: Take turns throwing and deflecting the flying disc across the yard, beach, or park at the goal - 21 points wins, or go pro and slot the flying disc for an INSTANT WIN.
EASY SET UP: So easy to set up, you can play in seconds.
FOUR PLAYER ACTION: Similar to cornhole, there are two teams of two players who stand at opposite goals and work together to score points.
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19. Face Painting
Now that we have covered the more adult games, let's talk about how to involve your little ones! Face painting is an excellent way for children at tailgates to have a lot of fun while feeling involved in the action! Have some face paint available for guests who want to get their faces painted before the game. It is an amazing way to show off that team spirit. You can hire a professional face painter for your event or purchase stencils. Be sure to have a template of the team logo, so you know how to paint it.
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20. Temporary Tattoos
Having any kind of temporary tattoos at a tailgate event is so much fun for the little kids. They will feel involved and become excited once they see all the different tattoos they get to choose from. This is a great way to help the kids stay occupied while all the adults are occupied with their games.
Tailgate Party Supplies
21. Cups, Plates, and Utensils
When it comes to the tableware for your party, the easiest option is to use plastic cups and cutlery. you can use great sport-themed plates that go great with your tailgating. You could use the iconic Red Solo Cup or get decorative and use cups that are your team colors! For eating utensils, it is best to use utensils that are easy to dispose of.
Sports Plate, these come in all different varieties
96 Pieces Sports Themed Party Decorations Supplies Superstar Party Tableware Set All Star Birthday Party Dessert Plates Napkins Forks for 24 Guests Basketball Baseball Soccer Tennis Party Favors
What's in the package: You'll receive 24 9" all star party paper plates, 24 7" all star paper plates, 24 6.5"all star napkin replacers, and 24 plastic black forks, each set serves 24 people guests
All star Table Decor: Decorated with Basketball Baseball Soccer Tennis etc, these sports napkins and plates are the perfect party collection decor and are a great way to create an inspiring table escape with friends and family.
Premium material: All our sports themed plates and napkins are made of high quality paper, non-toxic, odor free, heat resistant and durable. The patterns and colors are beautifully printed and fade resistant to give you a party full of sports themed vibes.
Convenient: These cute superstar party kits are the perfect addition to your baby shower main party decorations. These paper plate and napkins are disposable after use, saving you time in cleaning up. Perfect for baby shower or birthday parties.
Perfect sports party addition: These cool sports themed party packs are the perfect addition to your birthday themed party decorations. They can be perfectly matched with your other party decorations such as sports party tablecloths,sports party banners,osports party bags,sports party backgrounds.
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22. Paper Towel
Paper towels are a must-have at tailgating events. You can easily get messy at tailgates with all the eating and drinking going on. Even with the kids running around with paint and drinks, you never know what can happen. It is a great idea to have some paper towels on hand to clean up both big and small messes.
23. Tents
Tents are not needed to have a great party, but they are useful! Not only does it look awesome, but it protects you and your buddies from the weather if it's cold or rainy. Tents come in many varieties. There are tents that are open on all sides or tents that have a screen. Whatever one you choose, it will be perfect for many tailgates to come.
EAGLE PEAK 10x10 Slant Leg Pop-up Canopy Tent Easy One Person Setup Instant Outdoor Beach Canopy Folding Portable Sports Shelter 10x10 Base 8x8 Top (Blue)
EASY SETUP: Easy Peak Center Push Technology design enables One person to easily open and close the canopy from the center without the hassle of locking and unlocking the canopy leg sliders. One pinch-free push, and you’re ready to go!
EASILY ADJUSTABLE: 3-pin adjustable lower legs allow you to adjust your canopy tent angle & height to maximize shade throughout the day. 64 square feet of shade, large enough for 5 people. (Slant leg design is 10'x10' at base and 8'x8' at the top).
SUPERIOR QUALITY: UPF 50+ UV protected, water resistant, CPAI-84 flame resistant, 150D oxford fabric canopy top. Frame is powder-coated, rust-resistant, high-grade engineered steel, with M5 hardened through-bolt reinforced assembly and nylon plastic connection hardware.
COMPACT AND PORTABLE: Take this lightweight canopy anywhere with the 600x300D wheeled carrying bag; fits into most car trunks. Perfect for tailgates, the beach, the park or wherever your fun begins!
EAGLE PEAK PROMISE: EAGLE PEAK offers a 1-year limited after sale protection from the original date of purchase. Unlike many other canopy manufacturers, EAGLE PEAK offers this for our frames, canopies and bags! If you have any other questions, please contact our professional service team.
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24 . TableCloths
A way to keep your table looking nice but also trying to keep it neat and festive is to get a tablecloth. You can get any kind of table cloth that represents what kind of sport you are tailgating for. This will also help you have an easy clean-up at the end of the tailgate.
25. Stereo, Speakers, and Music
Music can transform any normal event into an energetic one. Tailgating is no exception, so you’ll want to include a stereo, loudspeakers, and good music. A stereo has multiple functions besides just playing music. Most stereos have a radio function so you can listen to the game while enjoying time with friends.
Tailgate Invitations
26. Football Invitations
One of the most tailgated events is football. It is huge for both college and the NFL, so one of the best invitations for a tailgate party would definitely be to have it football-themed.
Editable Football Invitation, Football Birthday Invitation, Football Template Download, Digital File
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27. Personalized invitations
Choose a personalized invitation that you would like that correlates with your tailgate theme colors or team. It is a great way to get people intrigued and excited about the tailgate.
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♥ DIGITAL FILE ONLY, PDF, JPG ♥ Customized invitation ♥ Any occasion, designed with whatever theme you would like! Give me ideas on what you like/want and I will create it for you! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING! ♥ This is a digital download which means that no physical product will be shipped to you. ♥ When you are ordering please include the information needed for the invitation to be customized: • Theme & whatever you want • Name • Date • Place, address, & time • RSVP wording and date • Any other details Also you can leave the email address that you would like the digital downloads to be emailed to. ♥ Please double check the information CAREFULLY ♥: after final approval seller is not responsible for any misspellings, forgotten words, incorrect dates, etc. WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE: • Digital 5"x7" printable invitation (PDF & JPG) • Digital 5"x7" printable backside of invitation ♥ ♥ If you would like me to change something on the design such as images, backgrounds, font, etc. please contact me and I would be happy to change it for you! ♥ ♥ HOW IT WORKS: • Once your order is placed, a email will be sent to your etsy email including a pdf file and jpg file that includes your customized invitation. You will receive the email 2-4 business days after purchasing since this product is customized completely. “Rushed orders will cost more- please message me for pricing” • Once you receive the email, you can download and then print from home or at a local printing shop. PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD!! There are no refunds/cancellations on digital downloads but if you have any questions or concerns please contact me.
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28. Coozie Invitations
Since the adults are typically drinking at tailgates and great invite would be a personalized coozie invite with the date and time of the tailgate. They can bring the coozie with them to the game to put over the ice-cold drink.
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Custom can coolers party favors and wedding favors for guests in bulk. Perfect for weddings, engagements, birthdays, baby showers, wedding showers, bachelor and bachelorette parties, Halloween parties, anniversary celebrations, holiday parties and so much more, as well as promotional items to advertise your business at events and trade shows. Our best selling and most popular beverage insulators! Add names, dates, logos, or any design! Unique, fun, and creative! Offered in several cooler and print colors. See additional images for color charts. Available in premium foam and neoprene. The perfect keepsakes for your friends to remember your big day or event. The ultimate party gifts for your friends, guests, and customers! Print on one, or both sides of your coolers for the same price. No additional fees for print on side 2. 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29. Personalized Cup Invitations
Along with the coozies, since there is usually drinking that goes on at tailgates, it would be a great idea to send people the invite on a customized cup with the tailgate information on it. There are so many different sizes and designs you can choose from. You can even get them for the kids too. It is a great way to get people excited and ready to drink. They can even bring the cup to the tailgate so it can get some use.
Custom Frosted Wedding Cups, 5oz, 8oz, 9oz, 10oz, 12oz, 14oz, 16oz, 20oz, 24oz / Personalized Cups, Party Cups, Party Decoration KWE-21
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30. Ticket Invitations
Now since we figured out some way to give adults invitations, it is time for the kids. They also normally need a ticket to go to a sporting event, I think this idea would be great for the kids, you can send them a sport-themed ticket invitation. It fits in with the vibe of an event but also adds uniqueness to an invitation rather than getting a normal everyday invitation.
Tailgate Party: Conclusion
No matter where you host it, you have the elements to make an awesome pre-game tailgate party even if you are on a budget. All you really need are some fans, some friends, and good food! If you're looking for gift ideas to incorporate into your tailgate party, you can try visiting some of our gift idea pages that are tailored to specific celebrations. I hope this has inspired some excellent tailgating for the sports season!
Written by Tammy Tu; Contributors: Chris Legere and Gianna Rutigliano