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We surveyed over 5000 Tailgaters across America.
| How old is the average Tailgater? | 4% are between 12-20 60% are between the ages of 25-44 9% are over 55 years old. |
| Who Tailgates more, men or women? | 79% are
men 18% are female |
| What is the last level of education completed? |
23% have a high school diploma |
| How many times a year do they Tailgate? | 46% Tailgate 6-10 times a
season 21 Tailgate 11-15 times 8% Tailgate at more than 16 games in a season. |
| Who does the shopping? | 44% of Tailgate food is
bought by both the husband and wife 27% by just the husband 21% leave the shopping to someone else. |
| How much do they spend? | 42% of our Tailgaters spend
over $500 a season on food and supplies 31% spend between $200-$500. |
| How long does it take to get to the game? | 49% travel less than one hour
to the stadium 15% travel between 2-4 hours 8% travel more than 4 hours. |
| How early do they get there? | 9% set-up 1-2 house
prior 51% set-up 3-4 hours before the game 39% set-up more than 5 hours before kick-off. |
| Are they really cooking in the Parking Lot? | 95% of our Tailgaters prepare
their food at the stadium 5% bring fast food or prepared food to the stadium |
| What are they cooking on? |
39% use a grill to
cook |
Based on their responses here is the make-up of a "typical tailgater"...
College educated male
Between the ages of 35 and 44
Spends over $500 a year on tailgating food
Attends and/or hosts 6-10 Tailgate Parties each season.
Uses separate coolers for food and beverages.
Travels less than one hour to get to the game
Tailgate party begins 3-4 hours before kickoff
What kind of Tailgater are you? We want to know. If you would like to cast your vote, please click here! Happy Tailgating!