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Western Theme Backyard Party

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Western Theme Backyard Party.... Fall is the perfect time to try this one

Everyone loves an outdoor picnic

A few years ago, we decided that we wanted to kick things up a notch and planned a western themed picnic. This is not a new garden party idea, but it's always fun to come up with new creative twists.

Our Backyard Party-

We had some exchange students from China over to the house the day we had our western theme backyard party. That put a whole new perspective on this event, let me tell you!

The sun was shining, it was early summer, and the gardens were just beginning to fill in. Our families, both kids and adults were invited (about 20 in all) and everyone had a great time.

We sent out invitations and asked that the guests come in their favorite cowboy or cowgirl attire. What a hoot. They did!

We played horse shoes, had a shoe kicking contest and burlap sack races. Everyone can join in the activities, from young to not so young.

Here are some ideas for you to plan and host your own unique Western Days BBQ.

This party is really easy to pull together, so give it a try. Remember to pull the party into your yard and gardens for a beautiful backdrop.

And don’t forget to have the camera on hand. The pictures from this party will be keepers!

InvitationsYou can make western themed invitations on your computer – or purchase them at any party store. You can usually find the cowboy western themed supplies in the kid section.

Activity Ideas

Lassoing /Rope throwing

Horseshoes

Sack races

Shoe kicking contest

Watermelon seed spitting contest

Archery contest

Food Ideas

Watermelon

BBQ Beans

Hot Dogs over a fire pit

BBQ Ribs or Chicken on the grill

Apples

Strawberries

Veggies

Fruit pies Drink Ideas

Sarsaparilla

Lemonade

Root beer floats

Keg beer

Themed Décor/Prop Ideas

Cactus plants on the tables

Red White check table cloths

Long table made out of ply wood laid over a few construction horses (cover with tablecloth)

Have a fire pit with some wooden stools around the edges for cooking hot dogs and marshmallows

Extra cowboy hats

Lariat ties

Neckerchiefs

Pie tin plates and jelly jar glasses

Hay bales for extra seating

Music Ideas

Country western tunes

Polka music

Fiddle music

Use your imagination to come up with more good ideas for the Western Theme backyard party.

Details

Mason jar filled with dried peas and a tealite
Vintage diner dishes- perfect to serve chili in
Vintage mismatched tableware
Bandannas with a Sheriff badge napkin ring
Vintage looking dark brown bottles filled with Root Beer
Rooster waste basket filled w ice for bottled drinks
Pots of ornamental kale- taken up from my summer garden

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