Tailgating Trends

We are in the peak of tailgate season now. We've searched around for the top tailgate trends so far this season weather it be something all the girls or wearing or something all the men are grilling.
(note: these are not in any order of popularity)

1.) COWBOY BOOTS- For the ladies, this started in the south a few years ago but we are seeing the trend starting to dominate the rest of the country. They're being worn with cut off jeans, leggings and of course with the team colored sun dress.

2.) SUNDRESSES- still going strong in the SEC schools. With or without team logos,  girls are dolling it up with fashionable ways to show their team spirit. Of course, they will wear their cowboy boots with it ;)

3.) THE SUNGLASS- The expensive Ray Ban or $10 drug store wayfarer style…this appears to be worn by the majority of the student section.

4.) FLOWER POWER- A growing trend probably makes parents of students reminisce of 70's. We've started to see girls sport floral headpieces in their team colors or things as simple as white daisies.

5.) THE FANNY PACK IS BACK- Scary but true. I was wondering when it was going to make a comeback. If you think if it, it's quite perfect for your tailgate day needs and it's hands free so you can continue cheering on your time…and um drinking beer.

6.) PREPPY- Dominating the midwest in south we're seeing guys in polos (please hold the popped collar) with Khakis. Sounds boring. In my mind it is….but hey, it's there and NOT just for the fraternity boys anymore.

7.) GOURMET BURGERS- You can smell it in the air walking around a tailgate, but just wait until you take a bite. With the interest in culinary fusion growing across the country, grill masters and grill beginners are creating an interesting twist on the all american burger.

8.) ULTIMATE TAILGATE GRILL- If you're going to grill why not grill in style and with convenience. Tailgate grills that attach to the hitch of your vehicle are becoming easier to find and more affordable. We've spotted a ton of these…even tailgate smokers! nom nom.

9.) CRAFT BEERS- ok, so you can't shot gun 10 of these but thats ok. Actually most craft beers have a higher alcohol content. Darker, craft beers are growing in popularity with micro brews popping up all over the country. People have an appreciation AND there is less carbonation which means less bloating. Not to mention they sure are tasty with some of those gourmet burgers.

10.) GAMES - People are coming up with new games to partake in during the tailgate events. Cornhole and Ladder Ball will always be among the most popular but there are new takes on these traditional games. Girls are even putting their own touch by bedazzling and glorifying the equipment to claim their spot in the game.