Roll Up…Roll Up… to Summer, the holidays and the ultimate backyard carnival party! This was just an afternoon of awesomeness, to celebrate all the fun of the fair! Bright and breezy, lemonade squeezy! This party theme can be used for boys and girls, all ages, even us big guys cannot resist the striped splendor of a carnival theme!
The possibilities are endless, but we chose to go with a hot dog station, a popcorn bar (carnival corn!) a candy cart full of delectable treats and of course, the ultimate carnival cake and carnival cupcakes! Enough sugar, ya think?
The kids (and their parents) were spoilt for choice when it came to party activities. From clowning around in the photo booth with the printable props, to face painting, tattoos and hairdos, trying your hand at the emoji toss, walking on stilts and bouncing on the jumping castle or a spot of fishing, there was plenty to do!
All that activity made us thirsty, and the homemade lemonade stand and ringmaster milk bottles did not disappoint.
Enjoy the pics, and let us know if you were inspired! All the printables are available as a full carnival set, as well as separate packs/items so you can pick and choose as you please.
Get Your Backyard Carnival Party Decor Printables
The Sanders family carnival – Big Top cake, admission tickets, cupcake wrappers and toppers, food labels and bunting, whew! Add a striped fabric table cloth and paper pom poms to get the bright carnival theme just perfect!
There were so many backyard carnival activities you had to consult the signage board of fabulous themed signage printables to decide where to go to next!
The photo booth provided everyone with that opportunity to dress up and fool around!
Set up your own photo booth with a striped fabric background, a chair, some hats and props like wigs and feather boas. Add the carnival theme poster, signage and some booth printables and you are all set, click click!
What would the boys do if there was a chance for some fishing?
Use your awesome printable signage to guide the carnival activities.
Feeling tall! Create these fun ‘stilts’ with printable carnival stripes. We used old paint cans and drilled holes in the top for the string.
The red, yellow and blue theme creates a cheery display with stripey stilts, matching bunting and poster.
The red, yellow and blue theme creates a cheery display with stripey stilts, matching bunting and poster.
The coolest candy cart around!
Grab a bag and pick some treats. It’s a carnival after all!
The carnival cake! Almost too good to eat!
Carnival themed candy jars – make EVERYTHING all about the carnival!
Carnival themed candy jars – make EVERYTHING all about the carnival!
Who could resist a Sanders carnival day cotton candy favor? Brilliant carnival themed party tags.
These give new meaning to ‘mouth watering’! Keep the colorful vibe alive with carnival stripes and the cutest little cupcake flags. Too sweet!
Put your creativity to great use – there’s always something to label. What do you think of the circus rings? Nothing is ordinary on carnival day!
Cool carnival party favor display.
Anyone keen to nibble on a clown’s nose?
What’s a gathering without some festival donuts?
There’s no mistaking where you are! Fabulous carnival party bunting, customizable for whatever you need to say (ok, shout!)
So many things to see, eat and do! Including getting a colorful face of paint!
Round and round – some Ferris wheels with carnival labels.
My favorite – the hot dog stand with carnival signage, of course!
Nothing refreshes like homemade lemonade on a Summer’s day! The lemonade stand was a hit, and so was the homemade lemonade. Grab the recipe here!
Red and white stripe carnival corn! These printables are a classic!
Give your glass bottles a carnival makeover – the Ringmaster will need his milk!
The fun of the fair – anything can become carnival-themed if you think about it!
Get Your Backyard Carnival Party Decor Printables
Whether you are going for just a few carnival touches or whether you want to go all out, here are a few tips to make your backyard carnival party look the part!
- Choose a red, white or yellow stripe pattern and grab some fabric in your chosen color. This can be used for a tablecloth and a photo booth backdrop.
- Choose a few activities and get organised with what you will need to make those happen. Signage boards work really well to keep the theme running through the event.
- Once you have decided what you will serve to eat and drink, it is really fun to think of carnival-themed names to personalise your food labels and drinks options. Your guests will be impressed with your clever play on words.
- The carnival theme is a blast of energy and entertainment. Keep everything bright and cheery and your guests will leave with full and happy hearts!
Long live the carnival!
