A Football Trunk Tailgate

A “house divided” football game has been a conversation of ours for years — so we took full advantage when a University of Texas vs. University of Arkansas game was added to the calendar! Alex and I drove our Roadshow BMW X3 up to Fayetteville (arguably one of the most beautiful drives within 5 hours of Memphis) and packed our crossover’s tailgate full of accessories and ingredients for a lunch trunk tailgate.

Bella Vita provided the most darling of details for a Southern tailgate, from apparel and shatterproof glassware (adorned with your school of choice’s college campus iconography) to dishes and linens.

I love playing off of a color palette through the dishes and drinks being served. An amber-colored beer and bright red Bloody Mary showcased the Arkansas and Texas spirit effortlessly. We brought in some “Woo Pig” nods through ham and cheese party sliders (pigs in a blanket would also be perfect) and some tastes of Texas through queso, jalapeños, and smoky seasonings.

Keep scrolling for the tailgate favorite! Special thanks to Roadshow BMW for getting us to game day safe and sound.