10 products to help you throw the perfect at-home tailgate

Whether you watch from home or make your way to the stadium, celebrate your favorite team with an ultimate tailgate party.

By Michele Kettner • Posted August 21, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Wayfair

With the beginning of September around the corner, that means the return of college football is among us. While this year’s season is still up in the air, many NCAA conferences still plan to play a modified schedule. Celebrate your alma mater this upcoming National Tailgating Day (Saturday, Sept. 5) and grab some of these products for the ultimate tailgate.

Paper tray with burger and drink — *Photo courtesy of Wayfair*

If you are throwing an at-home tailgate, these serving trays will give you that stadium feeling from the comfort of your home. // Amscan Tailgate Disposable Serving Tray (Set of 8), $17.99; Wayfair

black fire pit — *Photo courtesy of Target*

If you plan to tailgate during the colder months, a fire pit is key. This collapsible fire pit is perfect for staying warm and will fit in the car on the way home. // 29” Folding Fire Pit – Fire Sense, $73.99; Target

Football play glasses — *Photo courtesy of Uncommon Goods*

Skip the cans and bottles and pour a nice refreshing drink in one of these football-themed glasses (and learn a few plays along the way). // Football Playbook Glasses – Set of 4, $42; Uncommon Goods

Make sure everyone at your tailgate knows who you are cheering for with this UVA serving tray. // Arthur Court Collegiate NCAA Serving Tray, $61.99; Wayfair

Trade in your cornhole boards and football and bring this trendy washer toss game to your next tailgate. // Country Living Autumn Star Washer Toss Game, $65; Slick Woody’s Cornhole

Black apron with pockets — *Photo courtesy of Mark and Graham*

This apron will help you keep track of all of your belongings while you cook up some delicious dishes. // BBQ Apron, $59; Mark and Graham

blue cooler with speakers — *Photo courtesy of Sunnylife*

You’ll be the life of the party wherever you go with this cooler/Bluetooth speaker mashup. // Sunnylife Beach Cooler Box Sounds, $140; Sunnylife

Yeti folding chair — *Photo courtesy of Dick’s Sporting Goods*

Make sure to grab a comfortable chair before leaving the house, so you don’t have to spend hours standing in the parking lot. // YETI Trailhead Camp Chair, $299.99; Dick’s Sporting Goods

Virginia Tech dish towel — *Photo courtesy of Uncommon Goods*

Since messes are a given at any party, clean up any spill with an alma mater dish towel. // College Dish Towel, $21; Uncommon Goods

Grill tool set — *Photo courtesy of Williams Sonoma*

Make sure you are prepared for whatever food your guests bring with this tool set that will cover everything from hamburgers and hot dogs to kebabs. // Cuisinart Premium Wood-Handled Grill Tool Set; $99.95; Williams Sonoma

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.