It's the last great American neighborhood  - the tailgating neighborhood.  Where no one locks their doors, everyone is happy to see you and all are together sharing fun, food and football!

It's families.  It's fans.  It's a community social.  It's pre-game, halftime, post-game and more.  It's the total game day experience!

COMMISSIONER OF TAILGATING
Joe Cahn, The Commissioner of Tailgating is Tailgating  America!
The Commissioner is visiting NFL, College and High School Stadiums.   He's going to NASCAR Tracks and any other Tailgating party he can find  across America.  He generally visits between 40 and 50 college and pro football stadiums each year. But Joe rarely goes to the game itself. “Too busy tailgating,” he says. “It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it.”

He's living the American Dream. It's every sports fan's fantasy!  And yes...he does need your help...

HOW DOES HE DO IT?
For the 2006 Season, the Commissioner has teamed up with the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) to spread the word about the fun of grilling when tailgating. Click here, for more tailgate and grilling tips, tidbits and recipes.

STAY WARM WITH STANLEY FOR 2006

To help you keep your food and drinks warm in the parking lot, Stanley has teamed up with Joe for the 2006 season.

For more information about how to prepare the best tailgating food to take with you to the big game or for product information visit www.stanleytailgating.com

 

TAILGATING GEAR
Here it is...the latest and greatest - the must have gear for the party in the parking lot!   You'll find Tailgating Handbooks, Tailgating Foods, Tailgating Appliances and Tailgating Accessories.
 
Tailgating Gear
  Grills, Grills and more Grills
  Books, Games and Videos
 
Vehicles and Vehicle Accessories
  Food Stuffs

If you know of something that should be here, let us know.  The Commissioner will check it out.

This week we feature

RECIPES FROM THE PARKING LOT

What is America  cooking in the   parking lot?  Check out these   FREE tried and true Tailgating recipes.


Featuring Recipe of the Week:

Buffalo Chicken Dip

 
Looking for a theme Recipe? 
Are you hosting the Steelers and not sure what to serve? Check out our Recipe Themes.
 
FANATICAL FAN OF THE WEEK

Meet the FAN-atical
Fans of the Week.  Each week we bring you another wild & crazy Tailgating Fan from the Parking Lot... This week we introduce to you..

The Fanbulance

 
TAILGATING TIPS

Click here for  the Commissioner's Top Ten Tips for a successful tailgate party. Keep it Simple!  Come early, stay late and celebrate.  

 

Tailgating Tips of the Week...
Bring a half gallon jug (or 2 liter soda bottle) filled with water.  Use the water to put out the hot charcoal (s), after you finish your bar-b-que, and dump the coals on the ground/pavement. That way nobody gets a hot-foot, and you save the parking lot pavement from burning up. You can also use the water to help clean any of your cooking utensils, by adding a little dishwashing soap, to the bottle or jug. Always clean up your mess/garbage, by placing it in a trash barrel, or bag it and bring it back home, to dispose of it there. Please don't be a Litterbug...And remind those people in your tailgate party/group, not to throw their trash on the ground.  Remember to recycle your plastic cups, plates.etc...along with any other trash that can be recycled!! By putting out your cooking fire, and always cleaning up your tailgate
spot, you can head into the game/event that much earlier. GO BILLS!!!...In 05'!!! Dave from Glens Falls New York    
...More Tips

Forget something?  Download a tailgating checklist from University of Iowa Tailgater Hawkeye Tom.

 

JOIN THE TEAM
You, too, can become a member of the Tailgating America Team. It’s easy. It’s FREE! Just click here.
  
Ice down the drinks...fire up the grill...grab the football and head for the parking lot.  The Commissioner is on the road again.  The 2006 Tailgating Tour has officially begun!
The Commissioner will be at the University of Buffalo on Saturday and Buffalo on Sunday.
 
NEWS FROM THE PARKING LOT!

The photos are in!  The pictures from the 2006 Tailgating Tour have finally made it from the camera to the site!  Take a look....

 
TAILGATING ACADEMIA
Are you pursuing a degree in Tailgating Studies? Have you found a way to combine the Celebration in the Parking Lot with your academic major?  Here we feature the academic side of tailgating.  Papers, thesis, surveys, projects... submitted to us by students across the country...click here for more information.
   
PARKING LOTS
 Where to go, where to park at home or away.  Here we feature the stadium and parking lot information you need for a great Tailgate Party!  Check out the links to other Tailgater's sites, too!  They have the local information you need for the next away game

We're looking for information on the best tailgating spots in Baseball. Let us know! where you party!
 

TAILGATING TRIVIA
Useless, but interesting Tailgating Trivia.  Impress everyone at you next Tailgating party with your knowledge.  After all, you read it on the Internet so it's gotta be true!

Are you the typical tailgater?  Do you...
Spend more than $500 a year on tailgating?
Travel less than 1 hour to get to a game?
Attend between 6 to 10 tailgate parties a year?
Check out the stats from the Parking Lot.  

 

EXTRA POINT
Check out the happenings in the Tailgating neighborhood.
  • Ravens Nest 10 Group
  • Sign an online petition to make SuperBowl Monday a national holiday!
  • Eagles Fans helping others.
TALES
Was your last Tailgate unforgettable?  The Best Tailgating Experiences sent to us by Tailgaters across America.  Got a tale to tell?  Share it with all of your fellow Tailgaters.

 

Submit your photo and description explaining why you, your friends, your vehicle, your food, or even your pet is a Fanatical Fan.


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