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34 Awesome Cowgirl Birthday Party Ideas

Cowgirl Birthday Party

Updated on: Oct 05, 2024

Howdy! Are you thinking about throwing a cowgirl birthday party but not sure where to start? Don't fret. We rounded up some great ideas for you. Need help decorating? Great, you can hire service here. However, a creative spirit might lead you to DIY projects. Here is a DIY guide.

Cowgirl Birthday Party Menu

1. Rodeo Cookie

Replenish cow girls' energy with delicious western shape cookies. Themed cookies may be the kick of your party, so including them is a tasty idea. Place them on a serving tray or a large decorative plate for a western feel. Try not to eat them all at once.

2. Marshmallow Pops

Cowgirls love the outdoors, so bring an outdoorsy treat to the dessert table. Marshmallow Smores is a delightful treat that any cowgirl will enjoy. For easy clean up serve them in a cup.

3. Milk

Milk makes the perfect beverage to wash down sweets devoured at your party. A glass of milk does not have to be boring. Add stylish western elements to the glass of milk, such as a vintage jar. Use twine to wrap around the top part of the jar. Next, attach a pink fabric flower above the twine. Lemonade is also an excellent beverage for this occasion. Add a striped straw and present it in a crate to finish the look.

4. Macarons

Macarons make a tasty treat for any party. Grab brown and pink ombre macarons to complete the theme. Elevate the dessert table by presenting the macarons in an apothecary jar with a lid. Consider wrapping pink ribbon around the jar for decoration. These adornments will give your buffet table a saloon feel.

5. Meats

Balance out the sweats by incorporating some meat options at your party. Outdoorsy foods that are grill-friendly would be a great idea. Try grilling hotdogs, Salmon, hamburgers, or grilled chicken. Serve it up on a platter tray.

6. Western Cake Pop

Cake pops that embody the western theme may be a tasty dessert to include on your dessert table. Feature the cake pops in a small hay bale for flare.

7. Cake and Cupcakes

A cowgirl birthday party cake is just what any girl needs on her special day. Cake topped with western elements like a pair of boots, horseshoe, cowgirl hat, etc. If cupcakes are an addition to the cake, consider cowgirl cupcake toppers. Display cake and cupcakes on a cake stand for an appealing look.

Decorations

8. Garland

Decorate the cowgirl birthday party room with a garland. Hang a rag-tied garland on a dessert table. Also, a western banner is ideal for adorning the wall.

9. Hay Bale

Hale bales are great for a rustic theme. Decorate the party room with a hay bale on a table or the floor. Acquire a horseshoe as it would sit perfectly on a hay bale.

10. Cactus

Cactus can help set the rustic mood. Construct your cactus out of construction paper or use a printable cactus. The wall of the party room would make an excellent spot for the cactus to adorn. If possible, find a cactus cardboard cutout or prob to fill the space with a 3-dimensional decoration.

11. Wooden Sign

A personalized wooden sign is a must for any cowgirl, especially if their name is lasso to perfection. A custom sign would make any cowgirl feel special.

12. Table Adornments

A table runner is a grand decoration to liven up any table. Consider a table runner with lace, cow print, or burlap material for your table. A bouquet of pink and white flowers or cowgirl honeycomb as a centerpiece can brighten the room. Get the message across with a small chalk stand and write fun cowgirl phrases. Lace or burlap placemats per seat are also a great addition.

13. Balloons

Are you planning to have a photo booth as an activity at your party? Good news! A balloon arch would make a great addition to any backdrop. Pink and white balloons with designs such as a horse, cow print, star, or cowgirl boot shape may be perfect for you.

14. String up the Rustic Decoration

Cow printed lantern, and cute cowgirl danglers will help elevate the western theme of your party and set the mood. Plus, they are just plain old cute.

Cowgirl Birthday Party Supplies

15. Tableware

You cannot throw a party without dinnerware. Cowgirl tableware is a pivotal fit for your party. Try purchasing a dinnerware set with napkins, cups, and plates. Hold your horses' cutlery is also a supply needed for any occasion. For a cowgirl setting, consider aluminum pans instead of party plates.

16. Tablecloth

Cover the tables in the room with a themed tablecloth that contains cowgirl elements. A checkered plastic tablecloth is also a nice touch if your party theme is vintage.

17. Vintage Jar

Instead of paper cups, mason jars would make a great idea to house any beverage at a cowgirl party. To spice up the look of the mason jars, wrap burlap around the mason jar and place a cloth flower or cowgirl hat cutout on it.

18. Party Hats

Upon entry, give each guest a cute cowgirl hat or straw hat to wear throughout the party. Strawhat can be accessorized with twine and badge. Not only will guests like their hats, but they can also go home in style as this accessory can become a party favor!

19. Fun Straws

Pair mason jars with an adorable cow patterned paper straw or a pink striped patterned one. These straw patterns are great for any age. Straws adorned with cowgirl elements would be perfect for children.

Activities and Games

20. Horse Play

Looking for a multipurpose activity for your party, you found it. Set up a crafting section and have guests glam up a horseshoe. Then use the horseshoe guest designed to play the horseshoe game.

21. Most Wanted

If guests loved your most wanted invites, have them make their own most wanted poster with craft. Who knows, they may wish to collect the bounty on one another.

22. Ranging in Cows

What a cowgirl birthday party if not rounding up the cows? Guest can lasso a longhorn skull using rope or a hula hoop. Adults and children can enjoy themselves participating in this activity.

23. Pin that Game

Pin the badge on the sheriff is like the game pin the tail on the donkey. However, a badge is pinned on a sheriff cut out instead of a tail. Fun right? Suppose you're referring to a pin-the-tail game. Consider playing a game of pin the horse.

24. Photo Booth

Don't forget the great time you had at your party. Set up a photo booth with a rustic backdrop and wooden balloon arch. Fun cowgirl props are also a significant element to add to pictures. Smile, you're on a western camera.

25. Horseback Riding

Have horseback or pony riding onsite if you have some extra Mula to splurge. See if your local horse ranch will take a request to hire a few horses to ride for a few hours. Visiting a local horse ranch for a horseback ride with a guest can also be an option.

Favor

26. Mula Favor Bags and Boxes

Place goods in a bandana for a unique look. A themed party favor box or bag is a stylish option to present the gift to guests. Set some cookies and cute cowgirl hat cups aside to gift as a favor. Use a plastic bag wrapped with a ribbon to package the cookies.

27. Sheriff Badge

Every cowgirl deserves a badge of her own. Hand out badges at the beginning of the party to jazz up guests' western attire or include them in a favor bag.

28. Temporary Rustic Tattoos

Temporary tattoos are a fun and creative activity for guests to do. Try including western element designs like horses, cactus, horseshoes, etc.

29. Chocolate Gold

Cowgirls never leave home without their loot. Make sure to distribute the Mula fairly as cowgirls don't take kindly to unfair chocolatey wages. Send guests home with gold chocolate coins for a sweet exit.

30. Lollipops

A sweet treat for a party favor could include a themed lollipop. A themed Lolipop can sweeten up the toughest cowgirls to boot.

31. Stick Pony

Horseback riding doesn't have to end after the party. Guest will love having their stick pony to continue the fun after the party. Stick Ponies would be an excellent idea if horseback riding were not a part of the celebration.

Cowgirl Birthday Party Invitation

32. Boot Invites

Boots are not just made for walking. Invite guests in style with these cute rustic boot invites. Edit as desired and send the invites digitally or have them printed.

33. Cowgirl Wanted Invites

Cowgirls' most wanted invites are a fun way to invite a guest. The invite is editable, and you can have your invites printed, or a digital option is available.

34. Cowgirl Hat Invites

Cute invites covered in cowgirl elements may be perfect for inviting guests. Plus, the invite has an editable template and can send invites out digitally or print them out at a local print store.

Cowgirl Birthday Party: Conclusion

Yee haw, a cowgirl birthday party, is an exciting way to celebrate the cowgirl in your life, whether young or wise. No matter the cowgirl theme you choose, like toys story, or vintage, the idea we provide would be a great addition to your party. Regardless be sure to have fun being a cowgirl, even if it's just for a day.

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Written by: Brittany Mathis

Brittany Mathis

University of North Florida

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