Few things unite the Gulf South like college football. Whether you’re a die hard fan or just a casual game-goer who likes a good day of tailgating, the college football experience is the quintessential autumn experience. A day of good company, delicious food, and America’s favorite pastime is the perfect recipe for a day to remember. The first games of the season take place as August turns to September, which is just around the corner; but are you prepared for tailgating season? If not, don’t fret! Whether you’re packing the parking lot outside of Cajun Field or Tiger Stadium—or you want to bring a taste of home to a stadium anywhere else in the US, we’ve got everything you need to make it the best tailgate yet! 

Game Day Eats

First thing’s first: the main attraction. When it comes to tailgating, the food might be more important than the football, depending on who you ask. A few delicious things on the grill, a table of salty snacks, and maybe a pot or two of something should be adequate fare for you and your tailgating party. Don’t just bore everyone with hot dogs and burgers, though! Lots of Cajun goodies make great handheld foods that are easy to enjoy with a good game. Some local favorites to consider are:

• Grilled boudin links
• Sliced smoked boudin 
• Diced pork tasso
• Crawfish roll ups
• Bite sized red bean balls
• Bite sized jambalaya balls

If you’re catching an earlier game, try starting off with our boudin breakfast roll-ups, and if you want to get really creative with it, give our recipe for fried alligator buffalo bites a try so you can be a real tail-gator! 

Keep It Cool

There’s more to tailgating than the hot stuff, of course! Few things go better with a day of tailgating than a few beers or seltzers, but even in the colder months of football season, it’s no easy task keeping them cool throughout the day. An ice chest is key, but you can also snag some insulated totes that will do the job just as well. In terms of keeping your individual drinks cool (or warm), we’ve got you covered there, too! Check out our options including koozies and tumblers (large and medium). Speaking of which, be sure to take a look at our beer pairing guide to get a feel for what you should pack in your ice chest for your next tailgating session! 

Get Into Gear

You’ll also want to get dressed for the occasion! Sure, team merch and gear is all fine and well, but why not stand out from the crowd while supporting your favorite team of all: Billy’s Boudin? You can tailgate in style and let everyone in the lot know that you’re packing the best food around at the same time! You can keep the sun off with one of our stylish mesh caps, or you can sport one of our soft branded t-shirts as well! You can even let your friends in on the action by getting them a gift card so they can grab some of the same for themselves! 

Your Constant Football Season Companion

Whether you’re tailgating out in the sun or having company over for watching at home, we’ve got everything you need to turn it from a good time to a great one. Don’t forget: thanks to our online store, you can have all your favorite Cajun meats and goodies shipped anywhere in the US! If you’re local, however, it might be worth your while to swing by one of our locations to see our wide variety of both raw and ready-to-eat Cajun foods and other local products! Be sure to check out our ultimate cajun cookout guide for even more helpful tips, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see recipes, news and more! 

Put Some Cajun in Your Cookout 

There’s no wrong way to do a cookout, but if you’re interested in injecting some Cajun flair into yours, we’re here to help. Check out our blog for recipes and other local info, and be sure to swing by one of our locations to see our wide variety of both raw and ready-to-eat Cajun foods.

If you’re out of state and having trouble tracking down the perfect foods for your next cookout there’s good news! Thanks to our online store, you can have all your favorite Cajun meats and goodies shipped anywhere in the US! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see recipes, news and more!