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