To create a western-themed party, use cowboy motifs such as hats, boots, and bandanas in costumes, food, games, and decorations. Research the Old West for inspiration and add classic western movies and coffee table books. Guests should dress up as cowboys or cowgirls, and rustic food like hot dogs and baked beans should be served. Games like horseshoes or Pin the Tail on the Donkey can be played.
When throwing a western-themed party, the easiest way to capture the feel of the Old West is through the extensive use of cowboy motifs. Applying cowboy hats, boots, bandanas, horses, laces, and the like to costumes, food presentation, games, and decorations can help create a great plan for a western-themed party. Since the Old West, or Wild West, was a historical period in the western areas of the United States and Canada in the second half of the 19th century, doing a little research, even looking mostly at photographs, can help inspire a good Western – Ideas for themed parties. Adding some classic western movies and some coffee table books that support the theme can be a fun addition to the party.
If space permits, a separate seating area could be created with a television and some old western movies on DVD. A few books about the Old West can be placed on a coffee table in the space to add both decor and something for party guests to look at. Details like wagon wheel coasters, themed throw pillows, and a cute “Wanted Dead or Alive” poster on the wall can help create a Western-themed party. In the main party area, country western music may be playing and/or a barn dance atmosphere may be created.
In keeping with the western tone of the party, guests should be asked about a cowboy or horse themed invitation to dress up as a cowboy or cowgirl. Plaid shirts with jeans or denim skirts are fine, although many guests will likely also add a cowboy hat and/or cowboy boots, as well as a bandanna. Cowboy hats and bandanas can also be used to decorate the food table at a western themed party. For example, bowls of chips, even barbecue-flavored ones, could be placed in the center of a cowboy hat. Bandanas can be used as napkins. To create a silverware place with red or blue plastic cutlery or silverware, each set of knife, fork, and spoon can be wrapped in a bandana and kept closed with a piece of string.
The decorations and food in a western type party should be rustic. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and baked beans make great dishes for a Western-themed party. Raw greens with ranch dressing and snacks like chips can complement party food. For dessert you can serve a cake in the shape of a horse’s head or with frosted images of cowboys. Games like horseshoes or a version of Pin the Tail on the Donkey using a cutout horse are great for a western themed party.
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