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Whether you are hosting a few people or a big crowd this football season, we've got some entertaining ideas that are sure to have your guests cheering! Our ideas will fit into just about any 'homegating' theme - for those who want to keep it simple or go all out.
Let's be honest, the food is equally as important as the game itself. Consider your guests and have a mix of snacks to grab, hot and cold appetizers, and some sweets for half-time! Set up a station or food bar so guests can create a snack on their own. For example, make-your-own nachos or a mac and cheese bar are some popular choices.
It's also a great idea to have food in different places -- i.e. having a drink zone or placing nuts and chips on the coffee table, while hot foods are served buffet style. A DIY Snack Stadium is a memorable way to serve snacks and drinks.
There's nothing better than cheering on your favorite team with a refreshing drink in hand. Stock up on grab-and-go drinks that you can keep on ice, but a signature drink is always a fun way for guests to enjoy! You can have your signature drink prepared ahead of time, make them to order, or have a make-your-own station.
Need a drink idea? Try the Touchdown Tornado!
Cover your table with astroturf (which you can find at home improvement stores) for an authentic football vibe. You can also use green tissue paper or a green tablecloth and tape on yard-lines.
Get creative with team colors! Coordinate foods, drinks and decor to have the colors up against each other -- i.e. orange popsicles vs. red, or let your favorite team's colors be the star of the show. Balloons, tissue paper pom-poms and paper plates/utensils are all inexpensive and fun ways to bring the color in.
Consider game day props like clappers or small foam fingers to get your guests cheering. Have kids you need to entertain? Follow these instructions to make DIY pom-poms!
*One lucky contestant will be chosen at random to receive a snack stadium and a $25 Visa gift card. Giveaway is open through October 16th, 2019 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.
Update: Thanks to all who entered! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member RissaKCMO.
I love putting on my team's t-shirt or jersey, making snacks, dips, and pizza and screaming!!!
My friends and I have a tradition where we make chorizo cheese dip for every game we get together at! We always have a potluck. Hot beef is a good go-to for us, veggie trays, and buffalo chicken dip! We love our football games!
I love friends and family getting together. Nice time to just relax and enjoy one another.
That everyone comes together and has fun
I love share with my family and friends.
Family, Foods and Fun!
Game day is always a fun day to have friends over and cookout on the grill and having lots of finger snacks that usually dont last past half time with our gang! We always have so much fun and each party someone different trys out a new drink recipe for game day!
I love the crisp air and friendly competition that hangs in the air - just like a football does when thrown or kicked!
I love having an excuse to munch out on food with my family and have fun with it.
chips and guac!
Tacos!
I love to have a big spread for my family. Chips & dip hot wings beverages sliders fruit and vege trays
we watch real 'futbol' - Spanish soccer - in our house - love my husband screaming for his 'home' team in his native language
Food! Good, apps and lots of them. A day full of appetizers is my dream come true! Oh, and someone else to clean up. :)
Lots and lots of chips and dips!