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The Wild Wild West Birthday Bash

There is that little kid in all of us that wishes we could have been around in the days of the Wild West. Whether your interests were in blazing new trails into undiscovered country, riding the range, going on a cattle drive, homesteading, or panning for gold there is something romantic about the old west that so many of us find appealing whether male or female, old or young.

The Wild West lends itself to many wonderful and exciting birthday party themes for the brave host or hostess.

Hopefully, some of the ideas mentioned below will get your creative wheels turning and help you plan the perfect birthday party for the Wild West Wannabe in your life.

Check out this Wild West-themed welcome sign!

Wagon Trail

You can create a wagon trail of sorts of your own, in your own backyard.

This is great for younger cowboys and trailblazers.

All you really need is a covered wagon (feel free to use your imagination for this), an open fire (check with local regulations but open fires are great for cooking hot dogs, s’mores, and using a Dutch oven for stew as well as warmth and light at night (especially if this is an overnight party).

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You can make a wagon by simply using PVC pipe and cloth, and cut out cardboard wheels!

Gold Rush

This can be a blast, literally if you aren’t careful with the TNT.

Seriously make fake TNT for decoration as well as rocks that have been painted gold, frosted mugs for the root beer (especially if the crowd is under 21), and chicken nuggets and corn nuggets for lunch with a gold-themed birthday cake to top things off.

Have everyone dress up like prospectors and go out panning for gold if you have a creek nearby that would be safe for ‘prospecting’.

It’s a great outing and a lot of fun for everyone.

Even if you don’t strike gold you might find an interesting rock or two that make excellent keepsakes.

You can fill a kiddie pool with dirt and water and add your painted gold rocks to make your own creek!

Here is a collection of budget-friendly Wild West decorations!

Cowboys And Cowgirls

Of course, there are the cowboys of the old Wild West.

You will want to wear cowboy boots, a hat, a bandana, and a six-shooter on your hip for added effect.

Great food would be anything that can be made on a grill though hot dogs are a general favorite among a younger cowpoke audience.

Barbecue is a good choice for adult Wild West parties and the cowboys need to be sure to have a good cowgirl by their sides.

Square dancing is great entertainment that can be fun even at birthday parties for little ones.

Of course, the birthday boy or girl should get a sheriff’s badge to distinguish them from all the other guests at the rodeo.

In fact, you might find that a trip to the rodeo is a perfect accompaniment to the Wild West Cowboy party theme.

Lasso

Another activity the kiddos will love is the Lasso game!

Just like a real cowboy, you can test your Lasso skills by trying to catch the wild bull or horse with your trusted lasso.

You can make your own target with cardboard and tie it to a chair or you can check out these options on Amazon.

In Conclusion

The important thing when bringing a touch of the Wild West to your birthday bash is to remember to work to make it fun for everyone. If you are going to have guests of all ages, make sure that there are appropriate activities to keep them all entertained and happy rather than; isolating events to suit the target age group of the big event. This makes for happier parents, happier children, and guests that stick around longer and want to return next year to see what new and wonderful ideas you will come up with.