Fabulous food. Spirited Refreshments. Passionate Rivalries. And a $2,500 Sweepstakes for voting fans. It’s time to decide who takes home the prize for The South’s Best Tailgate 2013.
It’s official. The coin has been tossed. We’ve officially entered the, Football Standard Time Zone (FSTZ) across America. Nowhere is it a more revered ritual than in the south where a football game is a perfect excuse to throw a party and the bigger the better.
Southern colleges have perfected the art of Tailgating. Imagine a combination cook-out, portable feast, cocktail party and pep rally all rolled into one. Typically held near the site of the game; some draw more attention than the action on the field. From flatbed pick-ups to elegant RVs, there’s a tailgate style to suit every fan.
For southern charm it’s hard to beat the linen table cloths and tents with chandeliers at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). Their gathering spot, (The Grove) hosts ladies in cocktail party attire and tents with candelabras.
One of this year’s contenders has a waterfront stadium invaded weekly by a flotilla of partying fans. The University of Tennessee boasts a 200 vessel “Vol Navy” with amenities like hot tubs, waterslides, and flat screens.
Each region has perfected its own miniature or jumbo delicacies and spirited refreshments. For Jambalaya and alligator stew, try the purple and gold of LSU. Gourmet burgers like the Texas Tackler featured here, tackle pre-game appetites of Longhorn fans.
Alabama’s game day crowds have been known to top 100,000 for high stakes rivalry match-ups.
A major lifestyle magazine searched the south to discover “The South’s Best Tailgate.” They compiled a list of 15 top contenders. Your votes are needed to determine who will win this year’s bragging rights as “The South’s Best Tailgate”. Voters get a chance to win $2500—just for voting. Clemson took 2012 honors.
If you don’t see your #1 candidate on “The South’s Best Tailgate” list, reply with the name of your favorite and tell us why they should be on the next list. We’ll relay the results and watch for your picks in next year’s top crop.
Here’s a list of the “15” finalists. Vote early and vote often (daily), through September 30 by clicking on the links below. If you’re new to our social community remember to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
- University of Alabama
- Appalachian State University
- Clemson University
- Florida State University
- University of Georgia
- Louisiana State University
- University of Mississippi
- Marshal University
- Oklahoma State University
- University of Tennessee
- University of Texas
- Texas A&M
- Vanderbilt University
- Virginia Tech
- West Virginia University
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