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Circus Themed Birthday Party {guest feature}

Circus themed birthday party Everyone loves a circus and this classic theme party was sent in by Vanessa of Blog 5 to 9.  Vanessa created this for her son’s 2nd birthday and I think she did a great job!  Check out all the little details…  circus themed sign and cakecircus themed party food tableCan you believe Vanessa and her husband built the amazing canopy above the sweets table?  It makes such a statement and is a great focal point.  All the names for the treats are adorable and fit the theme as well.  Here’s what she has to say: “My husband and I designed and built a tabletop canopy structure to highlight the dessert table, which included all sorts of circus treats like cotton candy, popcorn, chocolate dipped pretzels, strongman marshmallow dumbbells, and sugar cookie whirly pops. The cake and cupcakes were purchased from a local grocery store and embellished with a homemade bunting and cupcake wrappers/flag toppers.”

Vanessa continues about the “real” food and photo props: “For lunch, we had hot dogs, corn on the cob, nachos & cheese, french fries and soft pretzels. I put out plastic nacho trays, paper hot dog trays, and paper cups to serve the food so that the kids could run around and play while they ate.
Everyone had fun dressing up in their clown noses and ringmaster mustaches. What’s not to love about a handlebar mustache, right?“

This is such a darling party for you to get some great ideas from.  Thanks for sharing it with us Vanessa!

Credits:  Design & Printables – Blog 5 to 9 / Striped straws & bakers twine – Think Garnish / Cotton Candy & paper food containers – Detroit Popcorn

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July 10, 2011 1:45 pm Chris Filed Under: Birthday-Boy, Birthday-Girl, Guest Feature

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  1. sara sue says

    September 15, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    also what did the invitations look like?

    • Chris says

      September 15, 2014 at 2:46 pm

      Sara Sue this is all the information we have about this party. Unfortunately it looks like the blogger, 5 to 9, is no longer in service.

  2. sara sue says

    September 15, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    hey, what color table clothes were the individual tables? and where there any centerpieces?

    thanks.
    would love to see more pics of the party from far. do you have any? i want to do this theme for my sons party 🙂 thanks let me know

  3. Lin says

    February 16, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    Hi Chris,
    Love the party. Do you know how Vanessa & her Husband builted the canopy? I would love to have it. We are planning circus party.

    • Chris says

      February 17, 2014 at 5:15 pm

      Hi Lin, there was no diy for it. If you do a little Googling or Pinterest searching I bet you can find a tute for one. Let us know if you do!

  4. Crystal says

    October 15, 2013 at 11:54 am

    How can I get all of these party favors?

  5. Alisha says

    April 29, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I would love to know what you used to make the strong man dumb bells. Great ideas!!

    • Chris says

      April 29, 2013 at 4:27 pm

      Alisha, it’s 2 marshmallows attached in between with a skewer or lollipop stick (covered by a stripey straw).

  6. genecabrera says

    November 10, 2012 at 1:21 am

    hi i love everything…especially the dumbells may i know how it came out like that.wat did you use aside from marshmalows.

  7. Gwen says

    August 11, 2012 at 12:43 am

    I absolutely love the awning! How did you create this?

  8. Julie Lim says

    July 23, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    This is super cute. I am throwing my little nephew’s birthday in a few months. I was wondering how did u make the canopy? I cant find one anywhere?

  9. Melissa says

    June 5, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    Really, really lovely party ideas & photos. However, I was dismayed at the “step right up….and when *your* done…” The incorrect grammar is not consistent w/ attention to detail. (your/you’re) I would pull that photo out. Otherwise, I love the post.

  10. nikki says

    March 27, 2012 at 4:21 am

    Where can I have tent cards made with the carnival theme> I also like the flags fo the cup cakes. Please contact

    • Chris says

      March 27, 2012 at 9:38 am

      Nikki, I don’t see her Etsy shop any more but I would suggest contacting 5 to 9 Events directly – the link is in the post.
      Thanks.

  11. Somar says

    October 12, 2011 at 12:38 am

    Where did you get the blue with white poka dot table cover?

    • Chris says

      October 12, 2011 at 9:19 am

      Hi Somar, I think most fabric stores would probably carry a similar fabric. If not, you could try a google search for an online retailer. Good luck!

  12. [email protected] By Tammy says

    July 11, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    So cute and creative!

  13. Jenny @ Hank + Hunt says

    July 11, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    OMG! I love the strongman barbells! so creative!
    The canopy is just fabulous!

  14. Yael Barkhan says

    July 11, 2011 at 6:09 am

    Awesome beyond!

  15. Amy {Blowout Party!} says

    July 11, 2011 at 4:30 am

    I love that awning! This party has so many amazing, fun details.

  16. Nancy Pfeifer says

    July 11, 2011 at 2:20 am

    AMAZING!!! My favorite circus party ever!! the canopy is to die for!! 🙂

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