1. On September 9, 2010, Charlie Vanderpool and Gloria Darlene Paige got married in a crowded parking lot outside of the Superdome. Dressed in team colors, they not only celebrated their love, but also the Saints’ opening game against the Vikings. Luckily, the Saints won.

2. The world’s biggest tailgate party is said to be at the Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville. Every year tailgaters start setting up on Wednesday, and the game isn’t until Saturday.

3. Over 20 million Americans tailgate each year. According to Sports Insight Magazine, that number may actually be close to 50 million.

4. The American Tailgating Association’s First Annual Survey states that 80% of tailgaters are male, and 62% make at least $50,000/year.

5. Almost half of all tailgaters do so more than six times a year, and tailgate in packs of 10-35 people.

6. Tailgating is a sport in itself– almost 30% of tailgaters never set foot inside the stadiums.

7. The world’s only “professional tailgater” is Joe Cahn. The self-proclaimed “Commissioner of Tailgating,” Cahn sold his house, bought a motorhome and spends his time touring America. He’s visited over 500 tailgate parties and served over 326 pots of Jambalaya.

8. The top five necessities of life for tailgaters are alcoholic beverages, coolers, grills, outdoor furniture and meat.

9. Universities don’t fight over who invented tailgating, but rather who perfected it.

10. The best place to tailgate? Places with outstanding tradition, family, food and parking spots. But as Joe Cahn says, “The best place to tailgate is wherever you are that weekend.”

What probably started off as a sandwich in the back of a truck is now a multi-billion dollar industry. The average tailgater spends $500 a season on supplies and is always on the lookout for bigger, better and stronger merchandise.

We sell tables, tents, chairs, flagpoles and banner stands that will not only help you stand out in the crowds, but keep you tailgating for many seasons to come.