UK fans share the essentials for a successful tailgate

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The start of the UK football season begins this Saturday, and fans take this time of preparation very serious.

“I think the first thing is to be with good people,” UK fans Kathy and Tim Walters said.

Every fan has a different kind of tailgate style. David Allen, longtime UK fan, bought a brand-new trailer for this year’s tailgate.

“It has the two TVs, it has the indoor kitchen area where you have a sink and storage, a bar on the side and a restroom,” Allen said.

Across from Allen is Mike Madison. He says he likes to set everything up a day early, so there’s no stress on game day.

“[We have] cornhole, we got a tv so we can watch the other games, and a lot of good people,” Madison said.

No matter the tailgate style, the one thing everyone has in common is their love for the Cats.

“I’ve been tailgating since I was in grade school, but we’ve been tailgating since the mid-80s,” Walters said.

Of course, the end of every conversation ended with “go cats” because the dedication for tailgating flows right into their dedication for their team.