Unique tailgating traditions and local eats across America

Gathering for a tailgate party before a football game is a tradition as old as the sport itself. Some say eating before games started with the first game in 1869. As you tailgate this fall, embrace these regional foods and traditions for an unforgettable party. Breaking out a grill and cooler of beer in the stadium parking lot before a football game is the perfect way to start the celebration early on game day. Tailgate parties – so named for their usual set up in the bed of a pickup...