Spending every Saturday in a stadium now until November? We hear you. We’re officially in the midst of football season. Or, as we like to call it, tailgate season.

Gamecock, Tiger + Bulldog fans can agree on one thing: the pre-game feast-ivities are an essential part of the gameday experience and require some planning (whether you’re in a parking lot outside of the stadium or at home in the den).

Here to help you customize and level-up your next tailgate is Lowes Foods.

Pick your tailgate style below + get a customized shopping list for the next gameday:

🥨The Nosh Backer:

Will eat 12 chicken wings in one 10-min sitting
Doesn’t take his eyes away from the TV while he dips his chip
Customized tailgating must-haves here
Pro-tip: Lowes Foods is currently offering 50 pieces of chicken + two 2-liters/gallons for $45. (Order 24 hours in advance.

🍻The Social-Back

Really just here for the beer
Life of the party (win or lose)
Beer Den shopping list here
Pro-tip: Put this social butterfly to work on the grill. Check out the options from Lowes Foods’ Meat Shoppe (burgers + steaks), SausageWorks (self-explanatory) + Chicken Kitchen (including pre-made fried chicken – just grab a box... or three).

🏆The Tailgate QB

Also considered ‘the mom of the group’
Always, always prepared
Necessities that no one else will think about here
Pro-tip: Help the QB feed a crowd by picking up a sandwich or wrap tray (lettuce wrap tray for the GF folks) or a classy charcuterie board (order at least 24 hours in advance).

Don’t forget your stadium chair (with cup holders – you know, for all the soft drinks you’ll be having), the Bluetooth speaker (for our collaborative Spotify playlist) + cornhole boards (DIY some). Find more tips in our guides to Carolina or Clemson gameday. Ⓟ

Click here for more tailgating must-haves + recipes here