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Home / Latest Posts / Life / Party Ideas / Popcorn Bar

Popcorn Bar

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 8/26/10Updated: 1/23/23

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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.

bowls of popcorn

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.

 A Popcorn Bar

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
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.

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  1. Suzanne says

    Posted on 8/27 at 3:27 pm

    I really need to remember these ideas for my kids. Think if I copy your ideas my kids might think they have the best mom in the world…LOL.

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  2. Bonnie@WhatAboutPie says

    Posted on 8/27 at 1:12 pm

    I was touched by this post. Such a thoughtful thing to do. Love the popcorn choices and the candy!! The pepsi crate idea was awesome…my favorite!! I loved how the daisies looked in the bottles behind the pop…so pretty! you rock!

    Reply
  3. Amy B says

    Posted on 8/27 at 12:14 pm

    Another great one LeeAnn, thanks for always sharing!

    Reply
  4. sue says

    Posted on 8/27 at 9:53 am

    What a sweet post. I was so touched I got up and tried to find my home made caramel corn recipe which is super easy and uses 1/2 and 1/2 and cooks in the oven. Being the queen of disorganization, I couldn’t find it. I will keep looking and when I DO FIND IT, I will be back. I checked out your posted recipe and what I like about mine is you wouldn’t loose any topping in the bag. If you’re like me, topping is the best part.
    I need either a secretary or a wife to help me organize.
    Anyway, what a lovely story. When I read of thoughtful gestures, it fills me with joy and enriches me. Thank you.

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  5. Kimberly Davis says

    Posted on 8/27 at 5:09 am

    Ok, you have GOT to try cinnamon sugar popcorn and then I also have a recipe for colored popcorn (with food coloring) that has a kettle corn taste and any color you want…email me if you wanna dish 🙂

    Reply
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