Since our elementary school opened 60 years ago in 1951, the school carnival was 50′s themed. To compliment the music, game booths, classic cars & food, I asked my girlfriend to organize some friendly 50′s themed competitions for the main stage. With both the kids and parents as participants, I have to say, these competitions were my favorite part of the entire day.
1. Hula Hooping – Prize for the longest and for the most creative hula hooping.
2. “Sock Hop” – Put a sock on one foot and see who can hop the longest.
3. “Diner Dash” – Timed race carrying a tray full of “diner food” with one hand.
4. Bubble Gum Blowing – Prize for the quickest bubble (all starting at the same time) and for the biggest bubble.
More about our poodle skirts HERE.
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How fun and cute! I had a few 50′s themed bday parties when I was little and they were a blast. My friends and I all dressed up in poodle skirts and went to a diner that was themed and enjoyed the doowop, dancing, milk shakes, etc. Great stuff! Maybe a 50′s themed bday party for one of my girls will be in the works…
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This is Carrie
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November 25th, 2011 at 7:01 am
I think a 50′s themed birthday party would be so much fun.
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November 22, 2011 at 12:08 pm
You did a beautiful job on those skirts! What did you use for the poodle fur? It looks like they had a BLAST! I wonder if my girls would like a party theme for one of their next birthday parties!! Ideas Ideas!
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November 25th, 2011 at 7:01 am
Thanks Angel! The poodle fur was some leftover swirly minky fabric from the “He’s All Boy Baby Blankets” I made a while back. Worked perfectly.
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