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Popcorn Bar

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 8/26/10Updated: 1/13/21

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bowls of popcorn

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.

Other fun party ideas include this Italian Soda Bar, Juice Bar, and a Grilled Cheese Bar

As I mentioned the other day Tessa and I recently hosted a birthday party for her sweet friend Katy Jo.

Katy Jo’s mother recently passed away so we wanted to be sure and make this birthday extra special for Katy Jo.  I never met Katy Jo’s mother but I wanted to do for Katy Jo what I  hoped someone would do for my daughter in this situation.  Love her and celebrate her.

TWO girls hugging

I think the biggest hit of the party was the popcorn bar.  The kids were going to watch Katy Jo’s favorite movie (Little Rascals) out in the backyard on a projection screen so popcorn seemed a natural choice for a treat.

backyard movier

Well, of course I couldn’t just serve plain old popcorn.

We had buttery movie popcorn, cheddar cheese popcorn…

bowls of popcorn

kettle corn, white cheddar popcorn and my favorite caramel corn. I purchased the kettle corn and white cheddar corn from Trader Joes and then bought microwave movie popcorn and cheddar cheese popcorn.

 A Popcorn Bar

Of course we had to have candy to go with the popcorn.  What would a movie be without popcorn and candy?!?!

basket of candy

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.

crate of Root beer

Katy Jo requested chocolate cake so I made her my BEST chocolate cake complete with a fun cake bunting!

Birthday cake with banner

So see what other fun food we served at the party come back again!!

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  1. Kim @ Two Good Cookies says

    Posted on 8/26 at 4:00 pm

    I just found your blog. How sweet of you to host a party for her. I’m sure it meant the world to her. And the popcorn bar is such a great idea!

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  2. Betsy of Belly Feathers says

    Posted on 8/26 at 1:30 pm

    What a pretty party, Leigh Anne!

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  3. Tamara says

    Posted on 8/26 at 11:55 am

    Thanks for sharing. What a kind thing to do for Katy Jo. As a mother of many, I know this would be one of the best things you could do if I were not here. Thanks for your creative ideas and your sensitivity to others.

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  4. Emmy says

    Posted on 8/26 at 10:57 am

    The party food looks fabulous. I really like the popcorn in the clear bowls and the tags for the different flavors. You are so creative Leigh Anne. We tried your chewy chocolate chip cookies which were fabulous. I just had to add an extra tablespoon or two of flour. Awhile ago we tried penne rustica and your peanut butter pie. Yum! Your recipes are delicious.

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  5. Valerie H. says

    Posted on 8/26 at 9:49 am

    So stinkin cute!!!

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