↑

Playdates to Parties

DIY Party Crafts and Recipes

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers, Sides, and Finger Foods
    • Drinks
    • Main Dishes
    • Desserts
    • Cooking Tips & Tricks
  • Crafts
    • Printables
    • Cricut Crafts
    • Kid Crafts and Activities
    • Organization
    • DIY Projects
  • Parties
    • Kids Parties
    • Baby Showers and Gender Reveals
    • Party Games
    • Party Music
    • Grown Up Parties
    • Gift Ideas
    • Party Planning Tips
  • Holidays
    • New Year’s Eve
    • Valentines Day
    • St. Patricks Day
    • Easter
    • Mother’s Day
    • Father’s Day
    • July 4th
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
  • About
    • Contact
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • Hostess Toolkit
  • Shop

Chili and Beer Football Kickoff Party

September 14, 2011 by Leslie

This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. To learn more, please read our disclosure and privacy policy

Do you celebrate the start of football season?

Even though my father always enjoyed watching college football, I never really understood the sport until I was older. The Husband didn’t grow up in a sports-loving household and learned to love his local team by hanging out with friends. Ever since those days in his youth, he’s been a die-hard Redskins fan. While we were dating, he taught me all about football, and now I’m hooked, too.

So you could say that the start of football season is a big deal around here. A very big deal. We plan to raise T to know that Sundays in the fall are reserved for church and football. Hopefully, this won’t backfire on us.

 

Take a look at this fun football kickoff party, including classic football fare. Don't miss the DIY chili toppings bar, hummus platter, Berger cookies, cornbread squares, and the craft beer bar.

I doubt it will backfire if we treat the start of every season the way we did this year. We invited some friends and family over for opening weekend, and celebrated with a football kickoff party!

Take a look at this fun football kickoff party, including classic football fare. Don't miss the DIY chili toppings bar, hummus platter, Berger cookies, cornbread squares, and the craft beer bar.

Take a look at this fun football kickoff party, including classic football fare. Don't miss the DIY chili toppings bar, hummus platter, Berger cookies, cornbread squares, and the craft beer bar.

The simple buffet included a large pot of chili, plenty of toppings to choose from, cornbread squares, hummus, pita triangles, soft pretzels, and Berger cookies (in honor of Baltimore, even though we’re Redskins fans first). I displayed everything as simply as possible to keep the look clean.

Take a look at this fun football kickoff party, including classic football fare. Don't miss the DIY chili toppings bar, hummus platter, Berger cookies, cornbread squares, and the craft beer bar.

The toppings for the chili were probably my favorite part of the whole display. I used the Silhouette to cut out football-themed shapes and then added them to the rims of the glasses as labels. I also had fun setting it all up as though the toppings were the ‘bleachers’. It’s silly, but fun! (BTW, I wish my handwriting were that nice!)

Take a look at this fun football kickoff party, including classic football fare. Don't miss the DIY chili toppings bar, hummus platter, Berger cookies, cornbread squares, and the craft beer bar.

 

The beer bar was in the basement by the big TV…where all the football watching happens in our house. We had so many beer boxes from the store, that I figured I might as well incorporate them into the decor. The silver fabric and fringe garland were both part of my craft stash, too. To pull it all together I added a football-themed print.

Take a look at this fun football kickoff party, including classic football fare. Don't miss the DIY chili toppings bar, hummus platter, Berger cookies, cornbread squares, and the craft beer bar.

Beer Drinking Tip

My BIL and his wife are the beer aficionados in our family. While we have pilsner and other specialty glasses, they tell us that our water goblets are better suited to most of the beers we drink. So if you ever host a beer-themed party, don’t go buying a bunch of specialty glasses…just pull out the water goblets!

 

I think we may need to start every football season this way. At least it should be a great way to get T interested in “Football Sundays”!

What is your favorite sport to watch?
Have you ever been to a football kickoff party?

Signature2.jpg

Don’t forget to subscribe via
Bloglovin, Facebook, and Twitter,
to get more updates!

 

  • Share1
  • Tweet

Filed Under: Blog, Grown Up Parties, Parties Tagged With: Football, our parties, sports, Super Bowl

About Leslie

Leslie is the passionate party planner in her family. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, she was determined to find a way to continue making amazing parties for her kids that don't leave you exhausted. To do that Leslie combines the experience she learned working for a professional event planner with the reality of a busy family life to create party inspiration that the average mom can reproduce and be proud of.

Trackbacks

  1. 5 Fantastic Birthday Party Themes Perfect for Winter says:
    January 20, 2017 at 8:13 am

    […] Football Stand Condiments via From Play Dates to Parties, Black backdrop Football game via Play Party Plan, Lego Football Uprights via Little Bins for […]

  2. Make Your Super Bowl Party Awesome with these Free Printables says:
    January 30, 2017 at 8:22 am

    […] football field bottle labels, which would be awesome for just about any football party, including a kickoff party or game-day tailgate. Don’t forget the coordinating 8×10 sign to go with […]

I love helping busy moms create DIY parties that aren’t overwhelming. Here you'll find crafts, recipes, and fun printables you can use to create a celebration you’re proud of that you get to enjoy too! Read More
See My Latest Stories

Find out where I link up here.

Looking for a little more creativity in your life? From Play Dates to Parties is the place for you!

Hi there! I’m Leslie! I love helping busy moms create DIY parties that aren’t overwhelming. At Playdates to Parties, you'll find crafts, ready-to-use cut files, recipes, and fun printables you can use to create a celebration you’re proud of that you get to enjoy too!  {Read More}

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

© Play Dates to Parties 2009-2023

All images original to this website are the property of From Play Dates to Parties. Use of a single watermarked image is only authorized with a link and reference to the original source. Republishing posts in their entirety or removing/editing watermarks is prohibited without permission. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated. Thank you!

Reader’s Favorites

The Happy Now Blog Link Up #391

The Best Gender Reveal Party Games to Keep Them Guessing

40+ Kids Birthday Party Songs That Won’t Drive You Crazy

5 Birthday Traditions That Aren’t a Party (Plus a Free Printable)

The Best Party Games for Toddlers | 20 Easy Ideas

Review our disclosure and privacy policy here.

Must-HaveParty Supplies

BrowseParty Themes

Submit a Party &Get Featured!

See all thePrintables



Copyright ©2023, Playdates to Parties. All Rights Reserved. // Design by Pixel Me Designs. // Privacy Policy.
All images original to this website are the property of From Play Dates to Parties. Use of a single watermarked image is only authorized with a link and reference to the original source. Republishing posts in their entirety or removing/editing watermarks is prohibited without permission. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated. Thank you!
17 shares
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the use of those cookies.OkRead More Here