Planning a Bonfire Party

Marshmallows

Any time of the year. Sweet, fluffy, soft and very more...3 points

Any time of the year. Sweet, fluffy, soft and very creamy when warmed over a fire. Not to mention easy and fun!3 points

Hot Dogs or Sausages!

Roasted on sticks over a fire, it's perfect for an more...2 points

Roasted on sticks over a fire, it's perfect for any time of the year. Simple, easy and yum yum! If you're a vegetarian or have vegetarian guests, they also have vegan hot dog and sausages at specialty stores.2 points

Beer and Alcoholic Beverages

Responsible adults only! Since fire and intoxicate more...2 points

Responsible adults only! Since fire and intoxicated people don't mix well, make sure you keep the drinking light and casual or at least have sober bonfire handlers available. Safety first!2 points

S'mores!

Combine a warm marshmallow between graham crackers more...2 points

Combine a warm marshmallow between graham crackers with a piece of chocolate inside, and you have delicious s'mores! A popular treat for all to enjoy!2 points

Chili

Great for autumn and winter parties, on cool night more...1 point

Great for autumn and winter parties, on cool nights. Chili is better for a small group of people because its more cozy, easier to clean up and less fuss.1 point

Foiled Treats

Bring camping techniques to the bonfire party and more...1 point

Bring camping techniques to the bonfire party and have foiled treats. You can wrap different foods like potatoes, corn on the cob, shrimp, meats, vegetables, etc in foil. Or even for a nice dessert, bananas, chocolate and marshmallows in foil. Make sure you precook things that take longer to cook like potatoes and meats.1 point

Shish Kebobs, Kebabs, Kababs, Cabobs, Skewers

So many spellings! But great for any time of the y more...0 points

So many spellings! But great for any time of the year. Very easy and simple especially fruit and vegetables. Shrimp is also the easiest sort of meat to use. And they're very delicious, no matter what spelling you use!0 points

Sandwiches

Simple, easy, all year around!0 points

Warm Cocoa

Autumn and winter parties. Cool nights. Less fuss. more...0 points

Autumn and winter parties. Cool nights. Less fuss. Less mess. Bring thermoses and mugs for the cocoa. This idea is only good idea for a small group of people or to have as an alternative to alcohol.0 points

Hamburgers & BBQ

Don't have your guests roasting burgers over the b more...0 points

Don't have your guests roasting burgers over the bonfire. Instead, get out the grill and cook these next to the fire, so the fat will drip off in a safe container.0 points

Sparklers & Bubbles

Not really a game, but great to keep the mood goin more...3 points

Not really a game, but great to keep the mood going. Have sparklers so people can have some fun waving them around. Bottles of bubbles for everyone creates the same sort of fun.3 points

Frisbee

Always fun to play on the beach or in a field. Bri more...2 points

Always fun to play on the beach or in a field. Bring a few frisbees and make a game out of it.2 points

Music and Dancing

You can stick with modern music, or you can get mo more...1 point

You can stick with modern music, or you can get more ethnic and cultural and play Hawaiian, African or even Jamaican music. Tell your guests to come dressed in more cultural attire to set a fun mood.1 point

Tag

Play Tag, but not too close to the fire!1 point

Wheelbarrow Races

You know the old wheelbarrow games you used to pla more...1 point

You know the old wheelbarrow games you used to play as a kid. Bring it back! Have a starting line and a partner, grab their legs and then race to the finish line as they crawl their way toward it.1 point

Three Legged Race

Again, have everyone grab a partner and have a rac more...1 point

Again, have everyone grab a partner and have a race to the finish line with two legs tied together.1 point

Volleyball

Set up a Volleyball net on the beach or if you hav more...0 points

Set up a Volleyball net on the beach or if you have a big enough backyard or area to play in. Set up Tiki Torches around the area for enough light.0 points

Touch Football

Fun to play on the beach or in grassy areas. Bring more...0 points

Fun to play on the beach or in grassy areas. Bring a football and get started!0 points

Sing Songs and/or Play Guitar

Campfire songs and guitars are always fun and cozy more...0 points

Campfire songs and guitars are always fun and cozy for this type of party. If you play a guitar or know anyone that plays one, tell them to bring it! Sing songs that everyone knows so people can participate.0 points

Ghost and Campfire Stories

Great for any age and always fun and spooky! This more...0 points

Great for any age and always fun and spooky! This is an absolute must for Halloween Bonfire Parties. There is something about the magic of the fire that will create a certain mystery.0 points

Truth or Dare

Fun for teenagers to spark up imaginations and a b more...0 points

Fun for teenagers to spark up imaginations and a bit of daring. Keep the dares safe and fun!0 points

Jokes

Everyone goes around the circle and tells their be more...0 points

Everyone goes around the circle and tells their best joke.0 points

Telephone

A lot of us played this as a kid, we would sit in more...0 points

A lot of us played this as a kid, we would sit in a circle and one person would think of a sentence to say, and pass it on to the next person. By the time it got to the end of the line the sentence was so jumbled and silly that it made everyone laugh. Bring back this game and have some fun with it.0 points

Sack Races

Same kind of fun as the wheelbarrow races, only in more...0 points

Same kind of fun as the wheelbarrow races, only in sacks.0 points