Saturday, August 22, 2009

The Birthday Carnival Is In Town!

kids carnival partyKara from Kara's Party Ideas knows how to plan a party!

kids carnival party ideas And she knows how to make an entrance - a party entrance that is!! As soon as you pull up to the party - you know it will be spectacular when you see this balloon entrance and this...


and this! What a great way to welcome your guests!

Check out all her fun ideas and photos for a smashing success carnival party. Body Boppers from Oriental Trading.

Goldfish soaps were given out at the goldfish toss - CLEVER!

photo booth op!





food carnival party ideasWhat a fun -over-the-top party!! Make sure to check out her blog for fabulous party ideas.

More carnival party ideas...

Create a duck pond - a classic carnival game! Use a kiddie swimming pool add a couple of inches of water and place rubber ducks that have numbers written on the bottom (permanent marker). Each child gets to pick a duck or two and give them a prize that corresponds with the number on the duck. Place the duck back in the pool and let another child take a turn.An adult needs to supervise this game.


Adult Fortune Teller Booth Costume, One Size fits Most

I'm not the type to go see a fortune teller. But if I see someone roaming around at a carnival party in this costume, I would for sure go up and ask for my fortune. Wouldn't this be a hoot?? Someone with a fun outgoing personality would be a good bet for this costume!



Who doesn't love carnival food? Cotton candy, popcorn, snow-cones, funnel cakes, candy apples are a few of my favorite foods I love to eat at the carnival/fair. Here are a few ides to help with serving food at your party.

Susan from Entertain Exchange had an adult carnival party. She added these stripes with wide red ribbon and made this sign "Drinks" to go on top of the umbrella - clever. Check out her site for some fun food ideas.

Download and print name tags - here.
Need red and white striped paper? Download and print - here.
Images and free downloads from Style Guide.


I hope all these ideas get your creative juices flowing. Remember you don't need to spend a lot of money to have a terrific party. If you want to have a fabulous party, creativity and planning (plenty of time) will help create a fun, memorable party!