Made by Southern Hands: Tailgating Essentials

By Southern Living

Show your spirit with our favorite tailgating supplies from companies right here in our region.

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Tent Chandelier

Photo: Ted Tucker, Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Whether you’re in The Grove or The Swamp, you’ll have the fanciest tailgate of all with this clever chandelier made to hook right on to your tent from Go Chic in Foley, AL—and it comes in lots of team colors; $120

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Bloody Mary Mix

Photo: Ted Tucker, Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

When there’s a noon kickoff, bloody Marys and tailgating go hand-in-hand. Take the guesswork out of the mix with this spicy concoction from Charleston, SC-based Fat and Juicy; $10.99/32-oz. bottle.

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Tailgate Platter

Photo: Ted Tucker, Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Made in Lafayette, LA, these printed melamine trays are a stylish step up from flimsy paper plates; $30 each.

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Portable Electric Grill

Photo: Ted Tucker, Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Even though the company is called Aussie Grills, this cute little cooker is actually made in Greeneville, TN; the locking top makes it easy to transport; also in green, $79.

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Plastic-Foam Cups

Photo: Ted Tucker, Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Personalize the backs of these festive 16-oz cups with your last name or the name and date of the game; $48.95/set of 50.

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Needlepoint Flask

Photo: Ted Tucker, Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

These preppy-chic needlepoint flasks from Smathers & Branson in Bethesda, MD are available in your choice of 60 college team logos; $65.

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