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Today marks the official start to the football season! Millions have been getting their jerseys and fantasy teams ready for the start of the 2011 National Football League. One of the most popular events during the season is a tailgate party, a pre-season game festivity held in a stadium parking lot. A few hours prior to the game, sports fans will gather around a car to grill, drink and chatter. A good tailgate party can include a multitude of elements that vary by style and theme. Regardless of which team you root for, there are a few essentials needed for your party. Now we know how much tickets (let alone season tickets) cost so we wanted to provide some affordable accessory options.

Fold n Go Charcoal Grill (Target)

• Fold n Go Charcoal Grill – Target ($39.99)
• Roadtrip Sport Propane Grill – Target ($99.99)
• Texsport High Output Dual Burner Piezo Igniter Propane Stove – Sears ($56.99)
• FYRKAT Picnic Charcoal Grill – Bodum ($59.95)
• Aussie Walk-About Charcoal Grill – Lowe’s ($49.97)

Peak PKCOJN 12 Volt 9 Can Travel Cooler-Warmer (Sears)

Cooler

• Coleman 70-Quart Xtreme Cooler – Walmart ($39.88)
• Igloo Wheelie Cool Cooler – Target ($24.99)
• Igloo 421 Cooler – Amazon.com ($32.99)
• Travelers Club Cool-Carry Compactible Rolling Cooler - Wayfair ($30.00)
• Coleman 72-Can Soft-Side Collapsible Chest Cooler – Cabelas ($41.99)
• Peak PKCOJN 12 Volt 9 Can Travel Cooler-Warmer – Sears ($52.92)

Tailgate Gear Instant Up Parking Lot Canopy (Dick’s Sporting Goods)

Canopy

• Quik Shade Weekender Ultra Compact 64 Canopy – Sports Authority ($69.99)
• StanSport Canopy Shelter – Amazon.com ($39.99)
• Tailgate Gear Instant Up Parking Lot Canopy – Dick’s Sporting Goods ($79.98)
• Ace Trading Tailgate Canopy – Ace Hardware ($64.26)

Bazaar Folding Chair (Bed, Bath and Beyond)

Seating

• Bazaar Folding Chair – Bed, Bath & Beyond ($12.99)
• C Series Rider Blue Folding Chair – Overstock.com ($22.99)
• Padded Folding Chair – Boscov’s ($59.99)
• Stansport Double Apex Folding Chair – Walmart ($35.74)

6′ Inflatable Goal Post Cooler with Football (Costume Party)

Decor/Decorative Items

• Tank Wrap – Ultimate Sports Decor ($10.95)
• 6′ Inflatable Goal Post Cooler with Football – Costume Party ($22.57)
• Inflatable Football and Tee – Toys R Us ($14.99)
• Inflatable Tackle Buddy Punching Bag – Football Fanatic ($24.95)