Circus Party Inspiration

I know it's about 4 months away but I am starting to plan Bug's 3rd birthday party! I can't believe she is going to be 3 soon. Time flies! We are having a Circus/Carnival party and I think I'm the most excited about this one!


Last year we did a "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" party inspired by some of these ideas. I didn't plan that party all that far in advance but I am hoping this one turns out better {and more organized!}

The scene:

{cute DIY invite}

I love this set up! Great colors, simple & pretty.

{found it on Pinterest but pinner didn't link to post. It's from this blog...somewhere.}

 {love this sign for the gate}

 {noses for all}

 {face painting/tattoos are a must}

 {yes, we will be dressing up!}

Good thing I still have my ring leader costume from a couple Halloweens ago.

 {mustaches!}

Photos:

 {totally having a photo area}

{love this ring leader stand thing}

{photo props}

 {photo background}

The Food:

{hot dogs for sure!}

{pretzles/corn}

{veggies & fruit}

{peanuts}

Dessert:

{love this banner cake}

{rice crispy pops}

{so funny - marshmallow dumbells}

Games:

{ring toss}

{hula hoops}

{ball toss}

{fish bowl game DIY} 

{love this idea for the prize}

{decoate your own hat}

{pin the nose on the clown}

Favors:

{what else but curcus animal cracker boxes!}

Aren't these the cutest ideas?! I need to make a list of things to get at the thrift store & things to save like those glasses for the fish game & bottles for ring toss.

If you have any other circus/carnival ideas I'd love to see!