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Put together all your favorite popcorn flavors in a Popcorn Bar for a quick and easy party idea. It’s a fun addition to any party.

One of my favorite ways to host a party of teenagers is with a Popcorn Bar. We filled big bowls with different flavors of popcorn and added some candy for mixing into the popcorn. We set up a projector and screen in the backyard with a movie and they were set! Popcorn and a movie is a perfect combo.
How Much Popcorn Do I Need?
The amount will vary depending on what other food you are serving at the party. Plan on 2 -3 cups of popcorn per person
Tips for Putting Together A Popcorn Bar
Variety of popcorn. Be sure to have a variety of flavors of popcorn including both sweet and savory.
Sweet Popcorn
- Kettle Corn
- Caramel Corn
Savory Popcorn
- Buttery Movie Popcorn
- Cheddar Cheese Popcorn
- White Cheddar Popcorn.
Serving Containers. Provide bowls or bags for each person to put together their own popcorn and candy combo. I found some paper popcorn boxes at the Dollar Store.
Popcorn Bar Topping Ideas
Of course we had to have candy to go with the popcorn. What would a movie be without popcorn and candy?!?!
- Milk Duds
- M & M’s
- Licorice
- Whoppers
- Mike & Ikes
- Swedish Fish
- Sugar Babies
And then to wash everything down there was root beer. Served out of a fun vintage Pepsi crate! I added a few white daises into the old, empty pepsi/coke bottles.
FoodontheTable says
Love this idea! What a fun party.
BellaMichelleSC@gmail.com says
What a gift your family provided for Katy Jo. I am with you…if something happened to me I would hope that someone stepped in and made my children have wonderful special days!
I love the idea of a popcorn bar!!! That is great and would work for girls or boys…super idea!!!!!!!
Beth says
This is beyond precious! What a great idea! I love that cake, too cute!
Darla says
What an absolutely marvelous sweet kind thing to do for a friend who has lost her mother! You gals ROCK!!
Paula says
I absolutely LOVE the idea of a popcorn bar!! I can’t wait to try all the wonderful ideas I’ve received from you in the short time I’ve been following your blog 🙂