We generally tailgate with the USF Club (http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfclub/), and am a member of their "tailgate committee".  Which means I meet with several other members beforehand, caravan over together, and do the onsite setup. Two to three canopies, several tables, huge cooler of different beers, and I bring the 'ol Thermos portable grill (grill-2-go).  Prefer charcoal, but that's a pain-in-the-butt to mess with.  Usually grill up dogs, italian sausage, brats, and wings.  And sautee a huge batch of peppers and onions beforehand to bring. The tailgate vehicle of choice...My good 'ol F-150. All members and guests usually bring something, so there's always a ton of food....and beer.