Party Recap
We held our own carnival for my son's 4th birthday party. Carnivals seem to be a popular theme and for good reason! The kids had an absolute blast. I tried to keep a vintage feel to the party - using a blue and red color scheme. I also tried to use tickets and clown noses throughout the party. It was a great success!
Party Highlights
-
Desserts
Cake, cupcakes, cake pops, sno cones
-
Activities / Games
We had lots of carnival games - ball toss, pick a duck, tin can toss, bean bag toss, and egg races. We also had a bounce house - the highlight of the day until the clowns showed up. The kids LOVED the clowns!
-
Party Favors
The party favors were the prizes from the carnival games - bubbles I found on clearance at the end of the season, crayons purchased at back to school time, army guys for the boys and rings for the girls, animal crackers, chalk, mini-gumball containers and carnival themed Christmas ornaments.
-
Best Moment
The smiles on all the kids faces :)
-
What People Ate
My son's favorite food is nacho chips and salsa and white cheese dip. I thought a "nacho bar" would be a fun way to incorporate his favorites, stick with the carnival theme and be yummy. We also had the traditional carnival food, burgers, hot dogs, etc.
-
Most Touching Moment
When my son looked at me and said, "this is awesome momma."
Party Helpers
-
Dimple Prints
Printables
-
Anders Ruff
Printables
-
The Tasteful Cake
Cake designer
11 comments
Sabrina A wrote:
I have a few questions for you on where you got some items....if you have the time. Sabrina
Bella D wrote:
Hi, I am planning my son's 5th birthday. It is going to be madagascar 3 theme. I was wondering can you help me with game ideas..also where did you get the welcome sign made? If you can please e-mail me: [email protected] Thank you so much!
Bridgett B wrote:
Where did you get the lollipops that spell carnival? And where did you get the tortilla chip three tier holder? Thanks so much!
Melissa T wrote:
The lollipops were from Vintage Confections on etsy. The three tiered stand is from Pottery Barn. Thanks!
[email protected] wrote:
What an incredible party! You did a fab job! My daughter will be turning 10 next year and we have already decided to do a Vintage Carnival Mustache party. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Melissa T wrote:
Thank you!!
Jean K wrote:
great party!
Jean K wrote:
Great idea!!
Jean K wrote:
Well done dessert table!
Nelly V wrote:
WhEre can I get those letter
BeccaA wrote:
Where did you get the letter lollipops?
To leave a comment Log in -or- Join the party