Tailgate Guide 2023

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TAILGATING MADE EASY

ATHENS’

ORDER

2023 GEORGIA FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

The season at a glance for the reigning back-to-back national champs

September will be a big month for tailgating in Athens, with four home games in a row.

SEPT. 2

UT MARTIN

Sanford Stadium

Athens, Georgia

SEPT. 9

BALL STATE

Sanford Stadium

Athens, Georgia

SEPT. 16

SOUTH CAROLINA

Sanford Stadium

Athens, Georgia

SEPT. 23

UAB

Sanford Stadium

Athens, Georgia

SEPT. 30

AUBURN

Jordan-Hare Stadium

Auburn, Alabama

OCT. 7

KENTUCKY

Sanford Stadium

Athens, Georgia

OCT. 14

The season opener against UT Martin will be the first night game played in Sanford Stadium since the 2021 season, and it will kickoff at 6 p.m. At night games, fans get to participate in one of the most beloved UGA football traditions by lighting up Sanford before the fourth quarter.

VANDERBILT

FirstBank Stadium

Nashville, Tennessee

OCT. 28

FLORIDA

TIAA Bank Field

Jacksonville, Florida

The 2023 Homecoming game will be on Nov. 4 against Missouri. The week leading up to the game will be full of family-friendly events like the Homecoming Parade downtown and the Homecoming Carnival at Legion Field.

NOV. 4

MISSOURI

Sanford Stadium

Athens, Georgia

NOV. 11

OLE

MISS

Sanford Stadium

Athens, Georgia

NOV. 18

TENNESSEE

Neyland Stadium

Knoxville, Tennessee

This season will be the first for Uga XI, aka Boom. His predecessor, Que, retired earlier this year as the winningest mascot in UGA history.

NOV. 25

GEORGIA TECH

Bobby Dodd Stadium

Atlanta, Georgia

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campus classics

Tried and true tailgating spots at UGA

CAMPUS PARKING

You don’t need a permit to tailgate on campus, but parking prices may vary. Digital single-day parking permits and season parking passes can be purchased via ParkMobile.

EAST

CAMPUS

Following in the footsteps of fans who watched the game from the train tracks outside Sanford Stadium before the 1981 east end zone upgrade, many people still tailgate near the tracks. Parking lots along East Campus Road allow tailgaters to set up next to their cars, and the proximity to the stadium ensures you won’t have a long walk back after the game. These spots fill up fast, so get there early.

MYERS QUAD

The lush lawn between the Myers, Mary Lyndon and Rutherford residence halls is where TV networks often stage remote broadcasts — like ESPN’s College GameDay — and there’s plenty of greenspace left for cornhole and other games.

The quad is a little over a quarter mile from the stadium, and there’s parking nearby at the South Deck.

NORTH

CAMPUS

Tailgating among the shady oaks and iconic university landmarks of North Campus gives you the perfect opportunity to visit Herty Field, the birthplace of Georgia football, or ring the Chapel Bell to celebrate a Bulldog victory. It’s spacious and just a half-mile walk to the stadium, with parking at the North Campus Deck and side lots. Just be sure to familiarize yourself with the rules for this area (see next page).

TATE

STUDENT CENTER

Because it has a parking deck and is so close to Sanford Stadium, the Tate Center is naturally a hub for tailgaters. Setting up near Tate gives you easy access to air conditioning, food and drink and restrooms. It’s also where you can spot Uga and listen to the band warm up before the Dawg Walk.

uga tailgate policies

Before you set up, make sure you know campus rules

GENERAL CAMPUS

These guidelines cover all on-campus tailgates except for those on historic North Campus.

DON’T START TOO EARLY

You can’t set up or make noise until 7 a.m., but feel free to find a parking spot earlier.

BE CAREFUL HOW YOU COOK

Only charcoal grills are allowed on campus. Open wood fires and other cookers like turkey

fryers are not permitted.

BRING YOUR OWN POWER

Using any UGA power source is prohibited.

LEAVE FURNITURE AT HOME

Folding chairs are OK, but skip couches and recliners.

GET PERMISSION BEFORE GOING PRO

Corporate and professional tailgates are only allowed in specific areas and must be approved before gameday. Factors that can classify a tailgate as corporate include charging for admission, hosting product giveaways or having a DJ. To organize a corporate tailgate, contact Georgia Bulldog Sports Marketing.

NORTH CAMPUS

If you’re setting up in the historic heart of campus, keep

in mind that rules are tighter there.

PLAN ON A LATER START

Tailgating can only begin five hours before kickoff.

MEASURE FOLDING TABLES

Tables cannot be longer than six feet. If you have tons of food, bring a second table rather than an extra long one.

BRING A TENT

You may think tents wouldn’t be allowed on the historical lawns, but don’t worry: You can still tailgate here rain or shine.

PACK LIGHT

Kegs, generators, TVs, grills or cookers of any kind are not allowed on North Campus. Amplified music is also banned, so leave your speakers at home.

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branching out

Tailgating spots beyond campus

SANFORD STADIUM

Classic Center

Baxter Street

Campus View Church

SPACE AND CONVENIENCE

The Classic Center

300 N. THOMAS ST. • 706-208-0900

classiccenter.com

An easy walk to campus — and an even easier stroll downtown for pre- or post-game celebrations — the Classic Center offers gameday parking plans during football season. Single game spots range from $50 to $60, and are first-come, first-serve. Season permit packages cost $450 for a single space and $830 for two adjoining spaces. Spots continue being sold until the game starts or the lot is full.

FOR THE SERIOUS FAN TailGAte Station

235 OAK ST. • 706-224-2261

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For $15,000, you can buy a deeded spot in this gated lot within walking distance of the stadium. Owners can share spaces and bring up to 10 guests, and access includes a pavilion with TVs and restrooms. Other perks: a shuttle and food service on game days.

CONVENIENT AND LESS CROWDED

Baxter Street

OK, we admit to being biased because our office is on this street (and, in full disclosure, we

rent out spots ourselves), but you really can’t beat the convenience. The parking lot is just up the hill from campus, in close proximity to Tate and Sanford Stadium. Businesses along Baxter offer spaces and generally charge lower rates than lots downtown.

FAMILY FRIENDLY Campus View Church

1360 S. LUMPKIN ST. • 706-353-1556

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Located across from the Vince Dooley statue on Lumpkin Street, Campus View Church has an alcohol-free tailgating lot and a playground for children to use on game days. Restrooms are available inside. Day-of parking passes are available for $60 on a first-come, firstserve basis. To reserve a spot for all 7 home games, you can get a season pass parking permit for $420.

PARKING FOR THE PLANNERS

NPS Athens

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These lots scattered around downtown open up to renewal customers first, so if you’re a new customer and want a specific lot, you’ll have to act fast because they sell out quickly. Season permit parking ranges from $220 to $350, with exact price depending on the lot’s proximity to Sanford Stadium.

drink responsibly

How the Athens open-container laws affect tailgating

Athens-Clarke County opencontainer laws have provisions that allow for drinking on property owned by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents (i.e. campus) and during certain special events (i.e. gamedays). But these tips can help you drink responsibly (and legally):

X You cannot carry glass containers of alcohol of any kind in any public area.

X You cannot carry open containers of alcoholic beverages on city streets — including streets that cut through campus. In other words, while you can wander Myers Quad with a beer in hand, you can’t carry that beer down Lumpkin Street.

X You can only have open containers downtown on designated sidewalk areas outside of certain bars and restaurants.

X You cannot possess an open container of alcohol while in a vehicle on public streets, sidewalks, rights of way or in any public or semi-public parking facility — whether the vehicle is moving or not.

X Remember, you can’t bring any alcohol — or any liquids, besides unopened water bottles — into Sanford Stadium.

tailgating with kids

Keeping the youngest fans happy, healthy and entertained on gameday

After a day of tailgating with the whole family, just making it to kickoff can feel like an accomplishment in itself. Here are some tips on how to make the most of the main event.

PACK A FEW EXTRAS

Bring snacks as long food lines are all but guaranteed. Balls, pom-poms, stickers and temporary tattoos can all help keep kids occupied on a long day. Don’t forget a change of clothes, hand sanitizer, wipes, sunscreen and bug spray. Throw in earplugs (you can cut adult-sized ones in half and secure them with medical tape) or noise-canceling headphones for children sensitive to loud noises.

DON’T MISS THE DAWG WALK

The Dawg Walk (See page 18) takes place two hours and 15 minutes before every home game, where young superfans (and their parents) can high-five players and coaches entering the stadium through the Tate Center parking lot. Arrive early!

BRUSH UP ON STADIUM POLICIES

Strollers aren’t permitted in Sanford Stadium, but carriers for smaller children are allowed. If you’re nursing, you can bring your pump and supplies for the private nursing stations near Gate 2 and Section 222 — just give yourself extra time to get through security. Don’t forget that even infants need a ticket! Everyone is allowed to bring one unopened bottle of water, and there are refilling stations throughout the

stadium. Also, be sure to make a safety plan with your kids in case of an emergency.

FIND A SPOT TO WATCH THE GAME

If you don’t have tickets or a TV setup at your tailgate, there are several family-friendly places to watch the game around campus, including the Tate Student Center and the Georgia Center.

NEED A BREAK?

The chaos of gameday can be a lot. Here are some favorite spots around campus where you can escape from the crowds:

georgia museum of art

Explore the (free, air-conditioned) galleries of the official art museum of Georgia. Reserve timed tickets online at georgiamuseum.org.

campus gardens

Take a walk to the turtle pond on South Campus or check out the Horticulture Trial Gardens, the Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden or the Founders Memorial Garden.

north campus and downtown

Ring the Chapel Bell, then stroll downtown to snap photos with the iconic arty bulldog statues.

There are plenty of family-friendly pregame actvities on campus. [Sidney Chansamone]

GAMEDAY DINING

THE DAWG WALK

How to see your favorite UGA players before the game

WHAT TO EXPECT

For over 20 years, Georgia fans have been taking part in the tradition of welcoming the football team into Sanford Stadium before every home game. This is your chance to see the team up close, get high fives from players and coaches and be at the center of the unforgettable gameday atmosphere.

WHERE TO GO

After exiting their buses on Lumpkin Street, the team walks past the Miller Learning Center, through the Tate Student Center parking lot and into Sanford Stadium through Gate 1. Lining up anywhere along this path will give you a good view of the players, but the Redcoat Band and Georgia Cheerleaders will perform closer to the stadium.

WHEN TO LINE UP

The Dawg Walk takes place two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff, but plan on getting to Tate even earlier than that. If you want to be close to the procession, get there an hour before it starts to reserve your spot in the crowd.

Malaki Starks at the Dawg Walk [Mady Mertens]

Fans cheer on players at the Dawg Walk ahead of the G-Day game. [Mady Mertens]

Early tailgaters don’t have to wait until halftime to see the Redcoat Marching Band perform. An hour before the Dawg Walk, the Redcoat Drumline puts on a 45-minute show in the Tate Center parking lot to warm up the crowd. The Redcoat pregame practice actually predates the Dawg Walk, and is a great opportunity to see the battery and front ensemble perform up-close.

GLORY, GLORY

The Redcoat Band performs during the Dawg Walk.

[Jessica Gratigny]

sprucing up the hedges

Take note of these updates to Sanford Stadium

Since the Bulldogs became back-to-back national champions at the end of the 2022 season, Sanford Stadium has undergone the first half of a $68.5 million renovation. Fans who attended the annual G-Day game in April will remember the construction that obstructed the south side of the stadium and cut seating capacity nearly in half. Fortunately, the first phase of updates will be completed before the 2023 season kicks off, and the second round of improvements will be made in 2024.

While Sanford may be back to full capacity, you may notice some changes since the last time a game was played between the hedges. Here are the answers to questions you might have your first time back in the new and improved stadium:

WHERE’S MY GATE?

Gate 1 and Gate 9 on the west side of the stadium will now be on the Gillis Bridge. Gate 1 will be on the north end of the bridge, while Gate 9 will be on the south side with entrances at the bridge plaza and at the top of the 100 level. South gates that were previously closed for construction will be open again.

CAN I GO ON THE BRIDGE?

Not without a ticket. Because of the relocation of Gates 1 and 9 to either end of the Gillis Bridge, only ticket-holding fans entering Sanford through those gates will be allowed on the bridge during the game. Limited bridge access will change tailgaters’ ability to watch the game from Sanford Drive, so adjust your watch party plans accordingly.

WHAT ELSE IS NEW?

Additional improvements include increased seating for disabled fans on the 100 level south concourse, larger restrooms near Gate 6, Gate 9, and the 100 level and new concession stands near Gates 6 and 9. A sensory room was also installed in Section 128 to provide a quiet area if the atmosphere of the stadium becomes overwhelming.

Sanford Stadium has recently undergone major renovations. [Jessica Gratigny]

ON THE COVER: BAYLEE BAKES

bayleebakes com

If you’re looking to sweeten your tailgate and impress your fellow fans, Baylee Bakes offers hand-decorated sugar cookies starting at $42 per dozen. Founder Baylee Thornton started decorating cookies as a hobby during her sophomore year at UGA, and now owns and operates her bakery full time. Place a custom order to pick your favorite Georgia football-themed designs, from bulldogs and pawprints to player jerseys and printed logos. Dairy and gluten free options are available, just make sure to pick them up by the Friday before the game.

Baylee Thornton decorates cookies at Baylee Bakes. [Sidney Chansamone]

tailgate takeout

Catering and carry-out options from 7 Athens eateries

Em’s Kitchen

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If your tailgate has more of a picnic vibe, Em’s Kitchen on Hawthorne Avenue offers sandwich platters starting at $48.99 and salads by the pound starting at $8.99. A wide range of fresh appetizers is also available, as well as Em’s signature Ooey Gooey Bars in over a dozen flavors.

Maepole

maepole com

This fast-casual restaurant offers homestyle favorites like shredded pork and macand-cheese alongside plantbased options like tofu and build-your-own salad bowls. Maepole’s current catering menu features individual boxed meals for $13.79. Desserts, cutlery and other extras are available, too.

Marti’s at Midday

martisatmidday.com

Tailgate packages include the elaborate $35.99 per person

“Tailgate to Remember” with tenderloin and shrimp. For $28.99 a head, the “Kickoff Your Tailgate” menu includes chicken, pork sliders and deviled eggs. Both packages include sides, drinks and desserts. You can also order a la carte items to supplement your own spread. The chicken salad has a lot of fans!

Mediterranean Grill

mediterraneangrill com

If you want a break from all the BBQ and burgers and plan on hosting 12 to 15 guests, treat them to gyros or kebabs, both for $75, or get tangy hummus as an appetizer for $37. The fragrant basmati rice or rice pilaf are crowd pleasers. Prices vary.

Pulaski Heights BBQ

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This restaurant offers a full catering service with options that range from $10 to $17 per person and include favorites like pulled pork, smoked chicken and even smoked

tofu. All packages come with buns, slaw and sauce. You also can order meat by the pound ($15 for pulled pork; $26 for brisket).

Saucehouse Barbeque

saucehouse com

For bigger tailgates of 25 people or more, Saucehouse gameday catering options include a selection of meats, baked beans, potato salad, slaw and chips. Pork and chicken plates are $15 per person, but you can add brisket for $16.50 a plate.

Strickland’s Restaurant

stricklandsrestaurant.com

Family owned and operated since 1960, Strickland’s is a local favorite. For morning tailgates, try the Day Break biscuit tray for $4.10 a person. If you want all the breakfast fixings, go for the Grand Buffet for $13.50 per person. For later games, popular smoked meats include ribs, ham and turkey.

Pulaski Heights BBQ offers catering packages with your choice of meat and sides for tailgates of 25 or more. [Sidney Chansamone]

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Elevate your tailgate with these low ABV beers from Athens breweries

Does anything go better with tailgating than a crisp, cold beer? Go beyond the mainstream brands with these seven selections from local breweries. They all come in recyclable cans and have an alcohol content below 5% ABV — better for all-day sipping.

AKADEMIA BREWING COMPANY

Sour Syllabus III: County Fair Shake Up

4.8% ABV

A tart, fruity beer, Sour Syllabus III is like summer in a colorful can, perfect for early season games. Akademia will release their fall sour later in the year for more temperate tailgates.

ATHENTIC BREWING CO.

Floodgate

4.5% ABV

Brewed with rice, this laid-back lager is a conversation starter that pairs well with tailgating foods like wings and ribs.

CREATURE COMFORTS

Bibo

4.9% ABV

This classic Pilsner is refreshingly crisp. Fun Fact: This beer shares a name with Albert Einstein’s parrot.

Classic City Lager

4.2% ABV

With its retro styling and crisp taste, this easy drinking lager is a cut above standard party beers.

TERRAPIN BEER CO.

RecreationAle

4.2% ABV

Session IPAs like this one are light and ideal for all-day tailgates. RecreationAle is hoppy, fruity and also comes in tallboy-size cans.

SOUTHERN BREWING COMPANY

Pickin’ & Grinnin’

4.5% ABV

This peach Berliner Weisse, re-released in time for kickoff, is sweet but refreshing.

Red and Black

4.5% ABV

This cheerful yet dry Berliner is made with raspberries and blackberries, giving it a startlingly bright red hue and super sour flavor.

Add these Athens beers to your cooler for some local flavor. [Tim O’Brien]

not drinking?

Three locally-made nonalcoholic beverages for your cooler

MAGIC HOUR FROM FIGMENT KOMBUCHA

figmentkombucha.com

Magic Hour is a fragrant, tropical orange blossom kombucha perfect for summer tailgates. Figment Kombucha offers canned drinks in 12 and 24 packs ($54/$107).

HOPSCOTCH DRYHOPPED GINGER ALE

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This Ginger Ale from New Creation Soda Works in Bishop is bright and refreshing, with just the right bite of ginger. New Creation sodas are canned and sold in 4 packs ($10).

GREATERADE FROM MAEPOLE

maepole.com

Maepole’s take on a sports drink, Greaterade is made with watermelon juice and a touch of sea salt. It comes in 12 oz. compostable plastic bottles with retro pink and green packaging ($3.50).

A SMALL SAMPLING OF MENU ITEMS...

Oysters Rockefeller

Classic Crawfish

Etouffee

Crab Cakes

Stuffed Filet

Carpetbagger

Seafood Jambalaya AND MUCH MORE!

Did you know that George’s owner Reggie DiSante was a protégé of Harry Bissett’s founder George Davis?

Come and experience many of the classics from those glory days of the ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s!

Figment Kombucha offers unique flavors made from local ingredients. [Sidney Chansamone]

fan fashion

Where to shop in Athens for red and black style

Whether you’re looking for Natty merch or a chic handmade dress, here’s where to score your gameday look in Athens.

CHEEKY PEACH

shopcheekypeach.com • 160 W Clayton St.

At Cheeky Peach, you can book a free session with a stylist in-person at the downtown shop or virtually if you’re not in Athens. The 2023 Gameday Collection features everything you need to put together a trendy tailgating outfit, from red and black dresses and two-piece sets to metallic cowboy boots and on-theme accessories.

COMMUNITY

shopcommunityathens.com • 260 N Jackson St.

This downtown shop focuses on local and sustainable clothing, featuring Georgia-made goods (like ceramic earrings by Athens-based Clayton Street Clay) and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces (recently spotted: red silk maxi dresses). Community also designs and sews its own clothing label, Community Service, from repurposed vintage materials. Fun fact: The sewers, whose studio shares space with the store, patch and repair UGA football jerseys after each game.

DICK FERGUSON’S CLOTHING STORE

dickfergusons.com • 1059 Baxter St.

For men looking for a polished gameday look, there’s Dick Ferguson’s on Baxter. It’s where you’ll find upscale pieces like slim engineered and mesh UGA polos from Peter Millar, Holderness and Bourne pullovers, and Georgia needlepoint belts. Khakis and Duck Head button-downs abound.

DYNAMITE

shopdynamiteathens.com • 143 N Jackson St.

This cozy vintage shop is a smorgasbord of retro clothing, with funky red and black pieces, bold accessories and old UGA gear for the fan with quirky style. Recent finds at the downtown store include vintage UGA sweatshirts, red Doc Martens and oversized Georgia earrings.

HEERY’S CLOTHES CLOSET

heerys.com • 195 College Ave.

Offering high-end womenswear since 1959, Heery’s Clothing Closet is a go-to for chic gameday fashion, just a stone’s throw from the Arch. Find knit tops embroidered with Georgia slogans, gold-studded clear vinyl purses and beaded bulldog earrings by Mignonne Gavigan in addition to a slew of designer dresses by Ulla Johnson, Love the Label and Never a Wallflower.

THE RED ZONE

ugaredzone.com • 186 E Clayton St.

The Red Zone carries much of the same merch as the campus bookstore, but in a more intimate space downtown. National Championship gear goes fast. Other favorites include the “Georgia Mom” and “Georgia Dad” Champion sweatshirts.

UNIVERSITY SPIRIT

universityspirit.com • 700 Baxter St. #500

If you want to find Natty merch while avoiding the downtown and campus crowds, try University Spirit just up Baxter Street. Shop a wide range of UGA garb and gifts, as well as sorority tees and sweatshirts.

University Spirit on Baxter Street is a family-owned business that offers a wide range of UGA and sorority apparel. [Sidney Chansamone]

staying safe

What to do in case of an emergency

The first two rules for tailgating in Athens are to have fun and be safe. Here are a few tips for navigating worst-case scenarios.

SOMEONE GETS OVERHEATED

Many games take place on scorching hot days. If someone you know is suffering from heat exhaustion, move them to a cool place and give them water or a sports drink. While this normally isn’t an emergency, seek medical attention if a person can’t be cooled down after 30 minutes.

Heatstroke is more serious. If someone is overheated and experiences confusion or nausea, seek immediate medical attention by calling 911. Get them out of the heat and try to cool them down however you can.

To prevent this, remember to hydrate, wear breathable fabrics and stay in the shade as much as you can.

SOMEONE CRASHES THE PARTY

Unfortunately, some people see tailgates as the perfect time to grab a free meal, whether they were invited or not.

If these situations involve extreme drunkenness or escalate to violence, call the UGA Police Department for on-campus issues or the Athens-Clarke County Police Department for problems off campus.

If you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation, or being repeatedly approached by an unwanted party, don’t hesitate to call UGAPD or the ACCPD.

SOMEONE FORGOT TO PAY FOR PARKING

If you happen to come back from tailgating and find that your car has been towed, the ACCPD can help you locate your vehicle.

To avoid this, research nearby parking lots beforehand and take note of all permit warning signs in the area. UGA Transportation and Parking Services does not play around.

SOMEONE FORGOT SOMETHING AT HOME

On-campus stores carry a variety of supplies that might solve your problem. The UGA Bookstore is located across from Sanford Stadium, where you can find everything from rain ponchos to specialty UGA spatulas.

Right next door is the Market at Tate, where you can grab basics like disposable cups, chips and bags of ice. If you’re on north campus, you can buy forgotten supplies at the downtown Target.

For Emergencies: 911

Athens-Clarke County Police Department (Non-Emergency): (706) 613-3345

UGA Police Department: (706) 542-5813

UGA’s Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention: 706-542-SAFE (706-542-7233)

The Cottage: Sexual Assault Center: 1-877-363-1912

the perfect setup

Your packing list for a winning tailgate

1. A POP-UP TENT

Look for one that’s lightweight or comes on wheels. To help guests find your tailgate among the sea of tents, add a flag or inflatable mascot to make your setup stand out.

2. FOLDING CHAIRS AND TABLES

These will save you from wet grass or pesky ants. Lightweight backpacking seats like REI’s Flexlite chairs are especially easy to haul.

3. PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS

Early in the season, bring sun hats, battery-powered fans and misters; come late fall, swap them for blankets and hand warmers. If it looks like rain, pack a poncho, as umbrellas aren’t allowed in the stadium.

4. FOOD AND DRINKS

Use one cooler as a portable fridge; line another with aluminum foil to keep food warm. Charcoal grills are allowed on campus; glass containers are not.

5. ENTERTAINMENT

Fun extras include cornhole, footballs, radios, wireless speakers and TVs. If you bring a TV, make sure you have a reliable generator. Using a UGA power source is strictly off-limits.

6. OTHER NECESSITIES

Hand sanitizer, wipes, first aid supplies, portable phone chargers, jumper cables, toilet paper and trash bags can help prepare your tailgate for anything.

7. A WAGON

All of this adds up! A collapsible wagon can make hauling your tailgate essentials easier.

Got a tailgating tip for us? Did we miss your must-have tailgating item? Do you have a gameday hack to share with other readers? Submit your tips to us at guides@randb.com

Tailgating can require an extensive packing list [Sidney Chansamone]