Oktoberfest Party Ideas, Decorations & Supplies in Calgary
Planning an authentic Oktoberfest party takes time, especially when you’re looking for the perfect decorations, decor, and costumes. Get your themed party just right with the correct colours, lighting, and party supplies to make your event the talk of the neighbourhood.
Cue the German polka music!
Whether you’re partaking in a block party in your quadrant, hosting a private party in your home, or planning a corporate event – decorations, food and music that fit the theme is the key to a fun and memorable party.
Decorations Set the Scene
Some people use the German flag colours to decorate their home or front yard: red, black, and gold, while other event planners use blue and white – the Bavarian flag colours.
It’s fun to use string lights (especially if you decorate outside), lanterns, and Bavarian-themed banners.
Oktoberfest Party Supplies
Oktoberfest party essentials you don’t want to miss include:
- Metal beer mugs
- Argyle blue & white table rolls (preferably plastic for easy cleanup)
- Oktoberfest-themed table centrepieces as the focal point
- Light-up foam sticks
- Steins, tableware
- Canopy tent (if you’re preparing/serving food outside)
- Decals and posters to welcome your guests.
- Baskets for pretzels (of course)
- Bavarian flag or pennant banner
- Swirl and string decorations
- Ballons
- Large pretzel-shaped wreaths
- Wildflowers, sunflowers and fall arrangements on the tables, with thistles and wheat
- Themed signs labelled “Food,” “Drinks,” and “Desserts” etched into wooden boards.
- Condiment caddies, plates, cutlery
- Mini chalkboard signs
Finding the right attire for your Oktoberfest party is also important to fit in with the rest of your guests.
Authentic Costumes
Partygoers will likely dress up if you don’t specify otherwise on your invitation. Whether you have a German beer-tasting contest or sing your favourite German songs, you may want to plan your outfit accordingly: lederhosen for the men and dirndls for the women are customary. Be sure to pick up suspenders for another costume option and comfortable flats or boots to dance the night away.
Other Event Must-Haves
Celebrate Bavarian tradition in style with Bavarian-themed pennants, hanging decor and lights to set the mood.
Whether you’re serving bratwurst, wiener schnitzel, and oversized pretzels with sauces and beer, it’s stylish to make sure the food looks as good as it tastes. Set out long wooden tables (banquet style) with checkered blue and white tablecloths for people to congregate while they’re taking a break from dancing and singing. Wooden benches are a nice touch and fit the theme.
Create a festive canopy outdoors complete with garlands or alpine flower cutouts. Set up wooden plaques and homemade lanterns at entryways to invite guests into your event. Get festive and creative with ideas. However you style your event, make it community-centred and fun. Everyone loves an Oktoberfest celebration – make it one to remember!
Ready to Find Supplies?
Canuck Amusements and Merchandising has a wide range of party supplies to make your Oktoberfest celebration one of the best yet. Don’t delay. Get your party supplies right away.
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