The Browns Fan's Tailgating Guide

By Peter Chakerian

"If you're new to Cleveland Browns fandom, you can read up on the etiquette and customs of the Dawg Pound and beyond; if you're an old hand, you can relive tales of the best and worst of Browns history." -- Northern Ohio Live

Browns fans know: It's not if you win or lose ... it's how you party in the parking lot before the game

Now it's easy for any Browns fan to tailgate like a well-seasoned veteran. This book shares tips from Cleveland's top tailgaters--about where to, when to, and how to do it all, Browns fan style. It also tells inspiring tailgating tales from fellow fans and introduces some of the wild people, crazy vehicles, outlandish foods, and nonstop party activities you'll find in the lot.

For decades, hardy Cleveland football fans have enjoyed the pregame (and game ... and postgame) in sun, rain, or sub-zero temperatures, sitting in folding chairs and clutching red plastic cups while watching a rack of ribs smoke on a homemade grill next to a brown-and-orange Winnebago.

This book celebrates the glorious tradition of Cleveland Browns tailgating. It will inspire you to don your dawg mask, grab your favorite beverage, and prepare to join the party

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598510452
• ISBN13: 9781598510454
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Gray & Company Publishers
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.9" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

So that's what they're doing over in the Muni Lot...

If you've ever driven past huge tailgating parties before a football game and wondered what would possess hundreds of people to party outside in sub-zero weather, this book answers a lot of questions. First and foremost, it's a "how to" guide, giving the would-be Cleveland Browns tailgater the low-down on where to tailgate and the dynamics of each location, what to pack, when to arrive, and what to do and not do once you get there and start partying. (There's even a section on tailgating in other AFC North cities.) Equally important to the "how to" aspect is the social and cultural history of Browns tailgaters (yes, there is one). Chakerian weaves lengthy quotes from some of the most ardent Browns fans with his own analysis and insight as a fan and observer/writer to give a broader, deeper picture of this sub-culture. If you've ever thought you might want to join the tailgating fun, this book not only tells you how to, it also gives you some pretty good reasons why you should.