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    Georgia Tailgate

    Published: Oct 25, 2012 · Modified: Aug 23, 2023 by thekitchenprep · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Georgia Bulldogs game day recipes and cocktails! These appetizers, sweet treats & drinks are perfect for a Georgia Tailgate!

    How 'bout them Dawgs? Whether you're tailgating at the Myers quad or historic North Campus, gearing up for a Georgia Bulldogs game day starts with good food, good company and lots of celebration!

    The campus atmosphere resonates with a blend of college town energy and longstanding traditions as fans come out donning their red and black, brimming with Bulldog pride.

    The Georgia Bulldogs tailgate captures the essence of community, tradition, and spirited revelry that makes game day an experience cherished by fans and newcomers alike!

    Jump to:
    • Georgia Football Facts
    • Georgia Tailgate Food
    • Game Day Essentials
    • More Themed Tailgate Recipes

    Georgia Football Facts

    Let's learn a little about the Georgia Bulldogs:

    • The University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia
    • Stadium: Sanford Stadium
    • Mascot: Uga the Bulldog
    • Team Colors: Red and Black
    • Team Saying or Chant: "Go Dawgs, Sic 'Em!"
    • Marching Band: The Redcoat Band
    • Fight Song: "Glory, Glory"

    Georgia Tailgate Food

    What kind of food might you find at a Georgia tailgate? Well, plenty of Southern dishes and flowing drinks to keep the pre-game crowd fueled and ready for fun!

    I've rounded up a few Bulldogs-themed recipes that all capture a little bit of the essence of Georgia's love for down home cooking and Southern hospitality!

    Here's the menu:

    • Cocktails: Georgia Bulldog Cocktail, Sweet Georgia Peach Drink
    • Appetizers: Sweet Vidalia Onion Dip, Lazy Hot Dog Pull Apart
    • Desserts: Dawg Chow Cinnamon Chocolate Snack Mix, Peach Hand Pies
    Georgia Bulldog Cocktail - Intoxicology
    Sip on this sweet and simple team-themed cocktail as you wait for kickoff! Made with vanilla vodka and cola with a hint of peach.
    Check out this recipe
    Georgia Bulldog Cocktail - Intoxicology
    Sweet Georgia Peach Drink - Pizzazzerie
    This easy - ready in 2 minutes - Sweet Georgia Peach Drink is the perfect, refreshing whiskey cocktail for game day!
    Check out this recipe
    Sweet Georgia Peach Drink  - Pizzazzerie
    Sweet Vidalia Onion Dip - The View from Great Island
    Sweet Vidalia Onion Dip is an easy hot appetizer that will have everybody begging for the recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    Lazy Hot Dog Pull Apart - The Lazy Slow Cooker
    This easy crockpot hot dog pull-apart is a fun and deliciously different way to use your slow cooker. The perfect appetizer to share for a tailgate! Dogs for the Dawgs!
    Check out this recipe
    Lazy Hot Dog Pull Apart - The Lazy Slow Cooker
    Dawg Chow Cinnamon Chocolate Snack Mix - Buy This Cook That
    Chocolate, cinnamon, peanut butter and cereal all come together in this "reach for more" snack mix that is a Georgia Bulldogs twist on Puppy Chow!
    Check out this recipe
    Peach Hand Pies - Bake or Break
    What is a Georgia celebration without something peachy?? These soft, flaky pastries are filled with sweet peaches flavored with a hint of cinnamon and almond. A perfect grab & go for the tailgate!
    Check out this recipe
    Peach Hand Pies - Bake or Break

    Game Day Essentials

    You're going to need some Red and Black if you want to make your tailgate stand out! Check out the Georgia Bulldogs Tailgate shop page that I've curated with some of the best game day essentials.

    Looking to elevate your tailgate in a more neutral way? Check out my Football Season Tailgate Essentials Shop where I share my tailgating must-haves!

    More Themed Tailgate Recipes

    Interested in exploring tailgates for the other SEC teams? Take a look at my the other posts in the Tailgate Thursday series:

    • Alabama Crimson Tide
    • Arkansas Razorbacks
    • Auburn Tigers
    • Florida Gators
    • Kentucky Wildcats
    • LSU Tigers
    • Mississippi State Bulldogs
    • Missouri Tigers
    • Ole Miss Rebels
    • South Carolina Gamecocks
    • Tennessee Volunteers
    • Texas A&M Aggies
    • Vanderbilt Commodores

    Don't forget to tag me and the recipe authors and show off your game day tailgate spread!

    More Dessert

    • Mississippi State Tailgate
    • Texas A&M Tailgate
    • Mizzou Tailgate
    • Florida Tailgate

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    1. The Kitchen Prep says

      October 25, 2012 at 5:36 pm

      Thanks, Sloane! If you - a Georgia native & a Dawgs fan - approve, then I know I did a good job. 😉 And about the game... we'll see about that! Haha!

      Reply
    2. Sloane Mathis says

      October 25, 2012 at 5:49 pm

      **Oh and Florida is going down! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Sloane@ Life Food and Beer says

      October 25, 2012 at 5:27 pm

      LOVE IT!! Oh you Florida's going down!!

      Reply

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