Cotton Candy Carnival
Ring tosses, popcorn and pastel stripes galore.
A pastel fairground in your own backyard, with game booths, prize tickets and fluffy clouds of cotton candy.
- Guests
- 10 to 25 guests
- Prep time
- 3 weeks
- Budget
- Moderate
The idea
Turn the backyard into a mini fairground with a few simple booths, candy-colored stripes and the smell of popcorn in the air. This theme is perfect for big groups and mixed ages because everyone can wander from game to game.
Keep it running smoothly
Ask a few grown-ups to run one booth each, keep the prize table stocked and set up a shady spot with drinks. When the tickets run out, gather everyone for cake and a big group photo.
The party plan
Everything you need for the day
Decor ideas
- Striped pastel tablecloths and bunting
- Cardboard game booths with painted signs
- Balloon clusters tied to every booth
- A popcorn cart made from a painted crate
- Pennant flags strung across the yard
Food and treats
- Cotton candy in paper cones
- Mini corn dogs and soft pretzels
- Popcorn in striped bags
- Candy apples dipped in pastel chocolate
- A carousel cake with animal crackers
Games and activities
- Ring toss and bean bag booths
- Face painting station
- Duck pond with numbered prizes
- Guess how many sweets are in the jar
- Tin can knockdown
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