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Fire up the coals in your back yard or local park and serve some delicious barbecue food that would satisfy any Texan.
For extra fun make it a Wild West theme for the little cow pokes.
Fun Invitation ideas for a Barbecue Party include:
- Wild West invitation
- cactus cut out
- state of Texas map
- cowboy hat or boots cut out
- Howdy Partner! greeting
- photo or drawing of cowboys around a campfire
- jeans, cowboy hats and boot encouraged
More Invitation ideas and tips!
Fun Decorations for a Barbecue Party include:
- personalized party banners
- red & white balloons and streamers
- cowboy hats
- toy cowboys and horses
More for more Decoration ideas and tips!
Fun Games & Activities for a Barbecue Party include:
- scavenger hunt
- face painting
- jump rope
- bean bag toss
- balloon stomp
- relay races
- giant bubble blowing
- tug of war
- wild west trivia
- western dance lessons (line dancing)
Fun Arts & Crafts ideas for a Barbecue Party include:
- picture frames
- paper airplanes
- pipe cleaner shapes
- modeling clay
- spin art
Fun Foods for a Barbecue Party include:
- burgers and hot dogs
- corn on the cob
- potato salad
- baked bean
- potato chips
- grilled pineapple
- make your own ice-cream sundaes
Fun Party Favors for a Barbecue Party include:
- toy cowboys and horses
- bubbles
- finger cuffs
- fruit leathers
- Big Red gum
- frisbee
- paddle balls
- squirters
- whistles
- balls
- jump rope
- yo-yos
- bandannas
Special Resources for a Barbecue Party include:
- Celebrate Express
- Shindigz.com
- Kids' Party Fun Directory (entertainment, rentals, and places)
- Old West trivia
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