Western Party | Western Theme Party Ideas | Western Decorations And Party Props
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Find all you need for setting up a western party and photo booth for any event. This page is all about having parties and events with various western themes. Oh yes, there are sub themes. Here you will find some really fun ideas for anything from a western baby shower, classroom party, backyard rodeo or a wild west party with country line dancing.
Many of these ideas along with others can also be used to decorate and host the best western themed wedding reception ever.
Decorations and props can also be used for plays or other productions, booths and displays.
I wouldn't leave you hanging with just the ideas, so you will find instructions, photos and videos from my personal experiences and others that can be useful in planning, organizing and hosting your party.
Decorations and props can also be used for plays or other productions, booths and displays.
I wouldn't leave you hanging with just the ideas, so you will find instructions, photos and videos from my personal experiences and others that can be useful in planning, organizing and hosting your party.
This is a list of ideas that you can use to narrow down some themes used at a western party. The ones in red have a special page with more ideas for that type of party.
Wild West Party Saloon Theme
Cowboy Party Bandanna Theme
Cowgirl Party A Barn Dance
Rodeo Party Western Wedding
Western Dance BBQ Cookout
Stick Horse Rodeo Party
Sheriff Callie Party
Wild West Party Saloon Theme
Cowboy Party Bandanna Theme
Cowgirl Party A Barn Dance
Rodeo Party Western Wedding
Western Dance BBQ Cookout
Stick Horse Rodeo Party
Sheriff Callie Party
For now, I will show you some ideas that will easily blend into any western themed party.
Also see the related pages list at the bottom for more helpful party planning topics.
Also see the related pages list at the bottom for more helpful party planning topics.
Table Decorations For A Western Party
Often times the only decorations at a party will be on the table where you have food or a birthday cake. Use a western print table cloth or even fabric to cover your table. You can't go wrong with a bandanna print, red checks or cow print.
I will be showing you some photo backdrops a little way down the page, but I want to add here that I would not hesitate to use table covers for backdrops also. Hang them up alone or add some signs, cut outs or 3 dimensional items to make a fun setting for photos.
I will be showing you some photo backdrops a little way down the page, but I want to add here that I would not hesitate to use table covers for backdrops also. Hang them up alone or add some signs, cut outs or 3 dimensional items to make a fun setting for photos.
This table cover is printed to look like a bale of hay or straw. If you look at the listing and use the zoom feature, you will see that it looks very realistic.
Beistle 54533 Straw Tablecover, 54 by 108-Inch, Multicolor
Beistle 54533 Straw Tablecover, 54 by 108-Inch, Multicolor
Complete Western Party Kit
Both of these kits have all of the serving pieces for a party of 8 plus table cover, candles, balloons, pennant flags, banner, curling ribbon and a centerpiece set.
Wild West Theme
These plates, cups and napkins are available separately. They say Wild West but I think they will be great for any type of western party, cowboy party or rodeo party.
Western Party Balloons
Balloons are an easy way to add a festive touch to your party. There are some western themed balloons that come individually or in sets.
For a western dance party or a "kick off" party for any event, these cowboy boot balloons will be great decorations.
Dancin' Boots 36in Balloon |
This is a double sided balloon that any boot scooter would love to have at their birthday party. It is 26 inches high and 22 inches wide.
Boot Scootin' Birthday Cowboy Boot Mylar Balloon |
Flags Pennants Banners
There are a lot of ways to use these flags in your decorating. They can go along the wall, from wall to wall, to line fences or section off an area at a large event. The multi-colored flags can also be used outdoors.
Party Lights
Party lights are a nice accent. They come in a few different western themes like cowboy boots, horses and chili peppers. Hang them over your bar area if you have one or across the front of a serving table. Outline
Western Centerpiece
If you enjoy putting together your own decorations, here are some ideas that will help bring a western look to your party. These can be use on tables or in other areas that you want to decorate. Spruce up an area for a photo booth or use them as props.
Dust off your cowboy boots and use them to make centerpieces for you serving tables or guest tables. Simply add some flowers or tie them with western ribbon or a bandanna.
You can also use cowboy boot mugs. They are smaller that a regular boot, but you can do the same thing with them.
These mugs are 6 1/2 inches tall and hold 17 ounces. There are 12 boots per set.
Cowboy Boot Mugs Party Cups (1 dz)
Cowboy Boot Mugs Party Cups (1 dz)
If you are short on cowboy boots, you can still achieve a good look using mason jars or old vases you may already have.
You could also use metal buckets as shown below with snacks or as a vase. A tin bucket will look good as is, with some flowers or add some bandana print, sunflower print or burlap ribbon around it.
You could also use metal buckets as shown below with snacks or as a vase. A tin bucket will look good as is, with some flowers or add some bandana print, sunflower print or burlap ribbon around it.
Confetti
If you are working with a solid colored table cover provided by a banquet facility or even at home, you can add a sprinkle of confetti that will enhance the look of the table. Here are 2 different styles. I think the gold and silver horseshoes will look good for a western wedding reception, anniversary or even a western style New Years Eve party. The other is colorful with a variety of shapes and will brighten up the table for most any occasion.
Create A Western Scene
I took this picture at a livestock show. They had several different places where they used western style decorations. Some were large like this one with the wagon and some were smaller. The idea is the same though, bring together some bandana fabric, flowers, rope, wagon wheels or hay bales if you can get them.
The same idea on a small scale can be used to make a centerpiece. Use mini hay bales, just for rope, and bandana print ribbon.
The same idea on a small scale can be used to make a centerpiece. Use mini hay bales, just for rope, and bandana print ribbon.
Use Cowboy Hats In Your Decorations
Along with the cowboy boot decorations, you can incorporate some cowboy hats also. As you see in the photo below from a party I was at, a mixture of boots with flowers and hats were used in the background setting they had for photos.
For something like this, it is fine to use your own or borrow some cowboy hats since they will not be handled by people and get messed up.
You can buy inexpensive cowboy party hats that will do just fine for adding to your decorations. You can also use them for serving bread or chips if you turn them upside down and lay a bandana or napkin inside of it. Hats are perfect for using in a photo booth as props also or get several and give them to your guest as party favors.
You can buy inexpensive cowboy party hats that will do just fine for adding to your decorations. You can also use them for serving bread or chips if you turn them upside down and lay a bandana or napkin inside of it. Hats are perfect for using in a photo booth as props also or get several and give them to your guest as party favors.
Each straw cowboy hat has a red or blue plastic star and a chin cord.
Childs Straw Cowboy Hat With Plastic Star (1 Dozen) - BULK
Childs Straw Cowboy Hat With Plastic Star (1 Dozen) - BULK
Using Bandanas To Decorate For A Western Party
Bandanas and bandana print fabrics can be used in several ways to totally decorate or to accent other western party decorations. They come in a variety of colors so you are not limited to the standard red bandana. The light pink or light blue would be nice for a western themed baby shower or baby birthday party for example.
Other Craft Items To Use In Western Decorations
Burlap, barbed wire, hay and rope are all common in western themes. Luckily these are readily available a crafting supplies so you won't have to run out to a barn looking for some. In long lengths, these can be used as garland, to make bows, intertwine into your floral arrangements or use for gift wrapping. Burlap bows are commonly used for western weddings. You can use the mini size hay bales as a foundation for a centerpiece or use them to hold table number cards.
Here A Video Full Of Western Decorating Ideas
Put Up A Fence
A fence rail can be assembled out of wood alone or use wood post and the faux barbed wire for an entrance or other area. Hang western style flags, banners or signs on it. I took these pictures at the grocery store where they had a western display built around the beer display.
This is a good way to easily set up a booth for a BBQ cook off, Chili cook off or a western merchandise booth if you are setting up to sell items at a fair, stock show or rodeo.
This is a good way to easily set up a booth for a BBQ cook off, Chili cook off or a western merchandise booth if you are setting up to sell items at a fair, stock show or rodeo.
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You can get inflatable and plastic props like this to use.
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This inflatable cactus is also a cooler that can hold drinks and will sever a double purpose as decoration.
Inflatable Cactus Cooler (holds apprx 24 12 - Oz cans) Party Accessory |
This free standing 3 dimensional western split rail fence prop in made of cardboard and will need to be assembled.
It is 3 feet 10 inches tall and 7 feet long.
Split Rail Fence Standee Weastern Party Prop
It is 3 feet 10 inches tall and 7 feet long.
Split Rail Fence Standee Weastern Party Prop
This is a set of 2 different cowboy figures. They are printed on both sides of board stock.
Use them attached to a wall, fence or include them in a backdrop for photos. Beistle 54225 Cowboy Silhouettes, 35-Inch and 37-Inch |
This is a cardboard stand up covered wagon prop.
It is 4 feet 8 inches high and 5 feet 6 inches wide. Min Wild West Covered Wagon Standee Party Prop |
Western Scenes And Backdrops
Use western backdrops or scene setters anywhere you have room. They will look good on the wall behind your serving table or off to the side where guest can take photos.
This barn door backdrop will look good for any western style party, farm party or barn dance theme. You could put a bale of hay in front of it to sit on or place a table nearby with other photo props.
The reviews for this are good and there are some photos submitted by previous customers that you can see how the backdrops were used.
Barn Door Props Party Accessory (1 count) (2/Pkg)
The reviews for this are good and there are some photos submitted by previous customers that you can see how the backdrops were used.
Barn Door Props Party Accessory (1 count) (2/Pkg)
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The red barn siding backdrop can look something like this when you add some cardboard cutouts to it.
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Decorate a large area with a 10 x 10 backdrop.
These come in a few different western themed designs. Western Photo Backdrops |
Western Party Signs
Get your guest headed in the right direction or just use signs for additional decorations. The set below on the left are like the ones uses with the red barn backdrop above.
Western Themed Archway To Create An Entrance
There are free standing archways with a western touch that you can use at an entrance or as part of your overall decorations.
They really set the stage for what's to come and they also make a great backdrop for photos.
They really set the stage for what's to come and they also make a great backdrop for photos.
Use a cardboard archway like this one that is 10 feet high and 5 1/2 feet wide. It even has swinging doors with a 40 inch opening.
Saloon Entrance Party Prop
Here is a larger set up with cowboy boots and balloons. It is printed on sturdy cardboard.
The balloons are also included.
Western Boot Balloon Arch
The balloons are also included.
Western Boot Balloon Arch
Photo Booth Props For A Western Party
If you are planning on having a dedicated area for taking photos, you may want to put up a sign directing your guest to where it is and they they are invited to pick up some props and take photos.
Don't forget some fun party props on a stick. Everyone just seems to love having these type of cutouts to hold while they are taking pictures.
There are different assortments of these available online or make some yourself.
This set has 12 different pieces that range from 7 to 13 inches mounted onto a 12 inch stick.
Cardboard Western Accessories Costume Stick Props - 12 pcs
There are different assortments of these available online or make some yourself.
This set has 12 different pieces that range from 7 to 13 inches mounted onto a 12 inch stick.
Cardboard Western Accessories Costume Stick Props - 12 pcs
Click the picture to visit this page for other western photo booth props.
An alternative to booths, backdrops and props is cardboard standups.
Redneck Or Hillbilly Themed Party
Your guest will get a kick out of the restroom door covered to look like an outhouse.
Just for fun, you could set a bucket of corn cobs outside the door.
Outhouse Door Cover Party Accessory
Just for fun, you could set a bucket of corn cobs outside the door.
Outhouse Door Cover Party Accessory
Costumes for A Western Party
You should also check out the western costume page if you are planning a costume party or just want to dress up for the event.
For additional entertainment, have Dolly Parton or John Wayne show up to the party.
For additional entertainment, have Dolly Parton or John Wayne show up to the party.
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Western Party Video
This is video from a very large western party. I thought you might like to see some of the ideas that I have shown put to use at a party. You may be planning a much smaller event, but the ideas are the same.
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