| Throwing a cowboy birthday party for your child is | | | | balloons in one package. These usually run between |
| an absolute thrill. A cowboy theme party, with its | | | | $30 and $40 dollars. |
| western wear and old time decorations, is fun and | | | | Cowboy Decorations |
| easy to put together. Imagine making "wanted" | | | | If you can host the party outside, blankets and hay |
| posters with the faces of the guests and hanging | | | | bales make fun outdoor seating under the trees. |
| them on the wall. You can even assign an adult the | | | | Serving buffet style on picnic tables is as fancy as |
| role of sheriff. We think this is a great party theme | | | | you need to get. |
| for both cowboys and cowgirls, so grab your hat and | | | | Country and western music, along the lines of "Happy |
| we can get started! | | | | Trails" is both kitschy and fun. You may want to |
| Cowboy Invitations | | | | provide water guns for a shootout. On the other |
| A great cowboy invitation helps set the tone for | | | | hand, if you decide not to host your cowboy party |
| your event. Consider themes like cacti, barn dancing, | | | | at home, you could consider a trip to a horse stable, |
| cowboy boots, lassos, and of course cowboy hats. A | | | | and horseback riding for older children. |
| western motif is a common theme for a 1st birthday | | | | For cowboy games, we like vintage activities like |
| party, but we think it works for any age, so you can | | | | playing jacks, cards, spinning tops or marbles that can |
| adjust the style for younger or older guests. A photo | | | | also serve as party favors. |
| of the little buckaroo in a cowboy shirt also makes an | | | | Cowboy Food |
| adorable invitation. Finally, you can find wonderful | | | | The birthday chuck wagon is key. Luckily, preparing |
| invites with wild west vintage illustrations that older | | | | food for hungry cowboys and cowgirls is pretty |
| guests will love. | | | | straightforward. Options like grilled burgers, sloppy |
| Cowboy Party Supplies | | | | joes, baked beans, tortilla chips and corn on the cob |
| One of the great things about a cowboy party | | | | go over well. The idea of the cowgirls and cowboys |
| theme is that it is casual, and no fussy food or | | | | drinking juice from their canteens is cute too. Have |
| decorations are expected. Consider outfitting all of | | | | old fashioned taffy and candies to add to the vintage |
| your guests with red kerchiefs or bandannas. They | | | | feel. |
| are relatively inexpensive, but will add a cowboy flair | | | | A cowboy birthday cake can take many forms. |
| even if people do not dress the part. | | | | There are cake pan molds in the shape of cowboy |
| In an online search, you will also find packs of | | | | boots, horseshoes or hats that make an impressive |
| cowboy party supplies for groups of 8 or 16 guests | | | | cake. A sheet cake with sheriff stars and rope-like |
| that include cowboy party hats, cups, plates and | | | | swirl decorations is sure to be a hit as well. |