Every kid wants to have a wild western birthday party.
Cowboys are quite a heroic figure to young children, and cowboy party ideas are so exhilarating.
It thrills kids to think about living back in the days of the wild, wild west.
The stories we hear about are all so exciting.
Just imagine what a stampede feels like up close, or a cattle drive.
A cowboys life seems a little lonely, but romantic.
It seems young children are as mesmerized by it as we adults are.
Western Party Favor Ideas You can choose a personalized party banner, some cowboy theme party supplies and get some good, fun cowboy games.
Wouldn't a ten gallon cowboy hat make a terrific party favor.
The young girls and boys you invited will be amazed when they see you standing at the door with a bunch of Stetson's in your hand.
A Sheriff badge is another party favor idea or it will make a great party game prize.
Have the kids each make a "Wanted" poster as a party craft idea or print out some free printable cowboy coloring pages.
You can print as many as you need and all kids enjoy coloring.
Cowboy Party Food Food, on a trail ride, is served from the Chuck Wagon.
It's not a feast, so hamburgers and hot dogs cooked on the grill will be just perfect.
Why not add some beans and corn on the cob and you've made a fine western meal.
A fruit salad or some ice cream will be refreshing, but remember to leave room for the birthday cake.
Western Party Games Western party games are easy Mom.
Try a Gold Miners Treasure Hunt.
Hide "gold" around the yard for the kids to search for.
The gold can be painted rocks, pieces of paper or even gold nuggets that are really bubble gum.
Make a gold prospectors map and make some marks on it so the kids have some clues.
Another cowboy party game I've read about is called Balloon Stampede.
Have the kids form a circle and fill the middle of the circle with balloons.
Then the kids run through them and try to break them.
It's noisy, but the kids will enjoy themselves very much.
There's always Pin the Hat on the Cowboy or Pin the Tail on the Donkey.
Classic party games are great for any kids party theme.
Cowboy Birthday Cakes A cowboy birthday cake is a challenge.
There are novelty shaped cake pans that look like a horseshoe or a horse that you can bake and decorate yourself.
Plastic horse power cake topper kits are sold that would go perfectly with this theme.
You can choose to make cupcakes and decorate them with horse figures.
You can also find some edible cake images (they have edible cupcake images too).
These images are easy to use.
They are made of icing or rice paper and come on a sheet.
Just peel them off the sheet and put them right on top of the party dessert you have made.
Stand back, and take a look at what a wonderful decorating job you did.
And if you think you are surprised, wait until your kids see it! Party Music Play some western music throughout the party.
There are lots of fun tunes and you can even teach your party gang the two step or some square dancing steps.
Make sure you practice up before the party!Cowboys had a special language, and you can teach it to your party guests.
Bet everyone is talking like that by the end of your party! This is a fun party theme for the kids and for the adults who are planning it.
So cut out some construction paper in a horse shoe design and fill it out with your party information.
Get those western party invitations out and get started shopping for your cowboy birthday party supplies!