The 4 Best Things about Holiday Barn Parties

Are you attending a holiday barn party this weekend?

Whether you are all gathering around a picnic table at the ranch… or a fellow barn buddy has volunteered to be Hostess-with-the-Mostest… or it’s a full-blown catered event (lucky!)… Here are 4 fun things to make the most of your barn party!

1. PEOPLE FEED

Check with your host if there’s a particular dish you can bring- dessert, veggie, etc. Horsey-themed hors d’oeuvres and dessert recipes can be found all over on the internet... but it’s really fun to show off your own five-star recipe. Especially to “Debbie.” She might bring home more ribbons than you… but she will never top your Blue Cheese Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatballs. Ever.

Not into that whole cooking thing? A bottle of wine with an equine related name or label is a great alternative! And would be very much appreciated!

2. ATTIRE

There are those friends that we only see while at the barn: Sunglasses, ball caps, helmets and slathered in sunscreen. If it weren’t for social media, you probably couldn’t pick them out of a police line-up. Holiday barn parties are a fun way to show how you “clean up nice.” It’s also fun to wear some of your fancier horse-themed outfits and jewelry from Mary’s Tack and Feed ;)

3. GAMES

Trivia about each guest can make for an interesting evening… I mean, you didn’t even know how some of these people looked without sunglasses until now! Each guest can tell the host some fun facts about themselves, which will anonymously be asked to the crowd for guessing. If you own a horse, you own a few good stories.

4. GIFTS

Is it a Secret Santa? White Elephant? Gift games are a great way to spread holiday cheer, even before the party starts!

If there is a cap of how much to spend don’t be afraid to meet it! A really cool gift can make someone’s night, especially if they’re on Santa’s naughty list. This may be their only chance at a decent gift (except for a lump of coal)! A highly coveted present will get “stolen” during a game and ensue lots of laughter! And maybe a little revenge.

Keep it horsey-themed. You ARE at a barn party after all! Try to keep the gifts gender-neutral, too. If you are overwhelmed and can’t decide, a gift geared for the horse will always win, so try some fancy horse treats.

You can even sneak a gift receipt in with your gift. We all know if you bring a horse-sized Rambo Newmarket Halter as a gift, the only Cob-sized horse is going to receive it.

Stop by Mary’s Tack and Feed for your party gifts and hosting décor!

Merry Christmas!