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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.
Kim @ Two Good Cookies says
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!
Betsy of Belly Feathers says
What a pretty party, Leigh Anne!
Tamara says
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.
Emmy says
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.
Valerie H. says
So stinkin cute!!!