by Kelly Campbell
It’s hard to believe that July is almost over, and we’re heading into the last full month of summer.Â
Now’s the time to make the most of these sunny days, summer Fridays, and summer vacation.
Whether you’re prepping for an epic birthday party, celebrating someone’s retirement or graduation, or just want to host a fun-filled end-of-summer bash, check out our step-by-step guide to throwing the best pickleball party ever.
Step 1: Invitations
You can and should get your guests excited for your gathering with pickleball-themed invitations. Try your hand at designing an invitation using resources like Canva. If that’s not for you, there are plenty of free and cheap pre-made pickleball templates online. Whether you’re planning to send out physical or virtual invitations, here are some of our favorite options:
Amazon Blank Pickleball Invites
Step 2: Decorations
What’s a pickleball party without dink decorations? If you’re artistic, let your creativity shine here by making some DIY pickleball posters, or check out some of these affordable pickleball-themed banners, balloons, and more.
Step 3: Supplies
Use your upcoming party as an excuse to stock up on the pickleball-themed items you’ve been eyeing. Your guests will appreciate the dink details as they eat off of pickleball plates and use pickleball napkins. Here are some of our favorite finds that add a touch of pickleball to your party essentials:
Step 4: In the Kitchen
Put your best pickleball puns forward when choosing the food you’ll serve. From pickleball-themed apps to entrées to desserts, whether you just choose some pickleball “p” letter foods for an alliterative pun or get creative with recipes in the kitchen, these fun fan favorites will fuel your guests.
Pickleball Penne Vodka: Make a tray in advance, heat up, and serve!
Pickleball Pizza: Perfect for kids, feeds the masses, and is quick and easy. Just call up your favorite pizzeria and wait for the delivery driver!
Dink Dogs: Fire up the grill to make some hot dogs.
Fried Pickles: Self-explanatory and easy to make!
Pickle Grazing Board: Grab different pickle sizes, shapes, and flavors, assemble, label, and serve.
Smash Sliders: Whether you actually opt for smash burgers, or keep the “smash” pickleball-related, your guests will be fans of any type of slider.
Pickleball Cupcakes or Cake: Elevate your sweets by adding some delicious dink-themed decorations. Use pretzel sticks and chocolate to create a DIY pickleball net, add chocolate pickleball accents using molds, use some edible letters for puns and jokes, or put your icing skills to the test.
Pickleball Cookies: If you’re a baker, check out some decoration inspiration or consider grabbing some pickleball cookie cutters. If you want to keep the oven off in the summer heat, consider ordering some professional pickleball cookies.
No-bake Pickleball Truffles: Making edible pickleballs is easier than you’d think.
Take a typical Oreo ball recipe, and instead of covering them in chocolate, use green candy melts or white chocolate and green food coloring. Draw the holes with an edible marker or use circle sprinkles.
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Step 5: Dinkin’ Drinks
Your guests will love you for your stocked pickleball bar. Check out these cocktails and non-alcoholic options, and don’t forget these pickleball cocktail stirrers!
Pickleball and Prosecco: It’s as simple as that! Create a prosecco bar, or just pop some bubbly and enjoy with an adorable pickleball drink tag.
Smash Mimosas: This pickleball mimosa is as easy as it is delicious. You only need champagne, orange juice, and blue curaçao. Make your mimosa as you normally would by pouring champagne over OJ, and add the blue curaçao until you get the perfect pickleball green. Alternate between the typical yellow and green mimosas for the different pickleball colors!
Pickle Martini: This pickle-y take on a dirty martini is delicious and will impress your guests. All you need is vodka or gin, ice, pickle juice, and pickle spears for garnish.
Pickleball Punch (Non-alcoholic): This green punch is delicious and refreshing and will be the perfect thirst-quencher in between matches. This recipe not for you? Take your favorite drink, or just some lemon-lime soda and add green food coloring. Add in some pickleball ice cubes and voilĂ !
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Step 7: Activities & Games
What’s a pickleball party without some pickleball? If you have the space, set up a pickleball tournament for the main event. If you don’t or want to add in some other pickleball-themed activities, check out some different options:
Inflatable Pool Pickleball Set
Pickleball Photo Booth: Whether you want to hire a photographer, set up a station with a Polaroid or digital camera, or shoot some candids, your guests will take some great shots with these pickleball photo props.
Step 8: Prizes & Party Favors
Depending on what activities you choose for your party, having grand prizes for winners will amp up the competition and the stakes. Choose winners based on their pickleball skills or go for superlatives like best pickleball outfit, dynamic pickleball duo, best pickleball puns, and best team name.
Beyond skill-specific prizes, your pickleball party’s legacy will live on with perfect pickleball party favors. Whether you opt for some themed goodie bags, pickleball swag, or other gifts, your guests will appreciate having a memento for the occasion. These options will be sure to leave a lasting legacy:
Pickleball Party Bags: Just add candy and some small pickleball goodies like pens, stickers, and keychains.
King & Queen Pickleball Trophy
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