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September means the start of one of Lexington’s most beloved seasons. No, we don’t mean fall; we mean football. But before the first all-important kickoff, the real action happens outside the stadium. In parking lots, on lawns, in backyards and even at Keeneland… folks across the Bluegrass dust off their crockpots, clean off their grills, put on their gameday blues and tailgate! Tailgating is one of the BBN’s favorite traditions. If you’ve never participated, you’ve been missing out on some of the most fun our city can offer. It’s a gathering of fans with food, music, games and a whole lot of team spirit. As the name suggests, tailgate parties originally started in the parking lots outside of big events, with
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people sitting on the tailgates of their trucks and enjoying a drink while they waited for the doors to open. Over time, these informal picnics grew to fullfledged parties. Of course, SEC schools have a leg up. Southern hospitality means we’re hitting the tailgate with enough food to feed an army, tunes to keep the masses entertained and cornhole boards for everyone to play. We’ve got the matching apron-chip and dip-grill tool combo (monogrammed, of course) and we won’t be outdone by the folks in the next tent (not that it’s a competition…) If you’re curious about how to do tailgating right – or at all – we’re here to help with this crash course on gameday fun!
TOPS in Lexington | September 2021
