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Throw a fabulous 50th birthday party that people will talk about for the next half a century!\u00a0 Get inspired with some of these Fab 50th birthday party ideas that are perfectly suited for your favorite Quinquagenarian (pronounced\u00a0kwing-kwuh<\/span>-juh<\/span>–nair<\/span>-ee-uh<\/span>n)<\/em>, more affectionately known as a Quintastic!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hawaii Five-O<\/strong><\/p>\n Most 50-year-olds remember the original Hawaii Five-O television series where the handsome McGarrett often tells his sidekick to “Book ’em, Danno”. \u00a0 Add a twist to the traditional luau theme and recreate a tropical Hawaiian setting. \u00a0Invite your guests to dress as their favorite Hawaii Five-O character. \u00a0Welcome each guest with a traditional lei and offer them a Blue Hawaiian made with blue curacao, rum, pineapple juice and sweet-and-sour mix. \u00a0Shake it all up with ice in a martini shaker, pour into a martini glass and decorate it with a colorful drink umbrella. \u00a0Serve your younger guests a non-alcoholic version by mixing blue Koolaid with fruit juices. \u00a0Make the cake in the shape of a Hawaiian shirt and decorate it with vibrantly-colored flowers. \u00a0For a real ice-breaker, play a detective game during the party. \u00a0Secretly pre-assign a “bad guy or gal” and hide hints around the area to help solve the mystery. \u00a0After this much fun, being 50 will feel fantastic!<\/p>\n Who am I?<\/strong><\/p>\n Here’s a fun idea that is sure to get everyone interacting with each other. \u00a0Write the names of famous people (or infamous — the funnier the better!) on note cards. \u00a0Choose well-known people who are relevant to your guest of honor’s era. \u00a0When each guest arrives, pin a note card to the back of their clothing. \u00a0Have them circulate the room while asking everyone questions about who they “are”. \u00a0Only YES or NO answers should be allowed. \u00a0Provide some accessories that are relevant to your famous people so that when the identities are discovered they can dress more like them and take photos. \u00a0Make a Hollywood style backdrop on a large wall for photo ops. \u00a0Print the photos so that each guest can take home a memento of the best 50th birthday party ever!<\/p>\n Disco Party<\/strong><\/p>\n Bring back the music and the fashion of the 1970s. \u00a0The gals wore low-cut pants and high-cut boots while the guys wore bell bottoms and platform shoes. \u00a0Invite your guests to dress in their favorite 70’s attire and spend the evening doing the Hustle to disco music under a spinning disco ball. \u00a0 \u00a0Welcome each guest with a set of beads, a peace sign necklace or a head band. \u00a0 \u00a0Everyone is sure to boogie all night long!<\/p>\n 50 Reasons<\/strong><\/p>\n If you’re looking for a sentimental 50th birthday idea ask each friend and family member to write down several reasons why they love your guest of honor. \u00a0 Better yet, send a blank sheet of paper or card along with the invitation. \u00a0Complete enough pages to create a 50-page book or bind together 50 individual cards. \u00a0 For decorations, use photos of the birthday person through the years (childhood, high school, wedding, birthday parties from years past). \u00a0Everyone will enjoy the display. \u00a0Have some tissues on hand for the waterworks that are sure to erupt when you present this touching gift.<\/p>\n Over the Hill<\/strong><\/p>\n First, \u00a0make sure that your guest of honor has a good sense of humor and will enjoy an “Over the Hill” party. \u00a0Decorations for this type of party are readily available at party supply stores, and most people have black clothing they can wear for the “somber” event. \u00a0Ask guests to bring “Over the Hill” gag gifts such as laxatives, a cane, reading glasses or adult diapers. \u00a0 Party supply stores also carry an assortment of these types of gag gifts. \u00a0Continue the theme by making an “Old as Dirt” cake. \u00a0You can easily find dirt cake recipes on the internet. \u00a0Your birthday honoree will coast into another happy year now that he\/she is over the hill!<\/p>\n Air Guitar Concert<\/strong><\/p>\n Transform into one of your favorite guitar heroes with a little bit of imagination and a lot of passion! Even if you\u2019ve never had a single music lesson, you and your birthday party guests can rock out to classic tunes by artists such as Tom Petty, Jimi Hendrix, BB King, Carlos Santana, or Stevie Ray Vaughan, to name a few. Use your imagination when it comes to costumes and props\u2014 get creative by turning a tennis racket or hockey stick into your very own axe! Play the part and dress like a rock star as you strut across an imaginary stage. Invite your guests to arrive dressed as rock stars or as dedicated groupies. Have an air guitar contest and award the winner his\/her very own inflatable guitar. Your fans will be screaming for an encore after this rocking birthday party!<\/p>\n 50’s Party<\/strong><\/p>\n Relive the happy days with a 1950’s theme birthday party. \u00a0From juke boxes to drive-ins you can set the scene for good old-fashioned fun. \u00a0Have your guests wear bobby socks, poodle skirts, rolled-up jeans and leather jackets. \u00a0Play 50’s music and have a sock hop. \u00a0Serve ice cream in parfait glasses and don’t forget the whipped cream with a cherry on top! \u00a0For your tables, layer a checkered and clear table cover.\u00a0 In between the two, put a bunch of back to the fifties cutouts. Guests will love the themed diner-style tables, and the clear tablecloth keeps everything from getting messy! \u00a0Jukebox pinatas make great centerpieces at a 50s theme party!\u00a0 Just add some metallic music note balloons to each one. \u00a0This rock and roll party is sure to get a big thumbs up!<\/p>\n Wine and Cheese Please!<\/strong><\/p>\n If you’re on a budget assign a particular region to each guest and ask them to bring a bottle of wine from that region and a suitable type of cheese that pairs well with it. \u00a0You supply the venue, wine glasses, breads and fruit. \u00a0You can also serve crackers that go well with the cheese and wine you’re having. \u00a0Choose either a casual buffet or a more formal table setting by placing the cheese and wine on separate tables that are dressed in elegant linen. \u00a0Give each guest a unique wine glass charm when they arrive. \u00a0Don’t\u00a0forget to give your guests an elegant “thank you” gift as a token that will remind them of this special birthday. \u00a0Some options are a cheese spreader, personalized wine glass, wine charm, mini cheese grater or wine stopper. \u00a0Remind your Quintastic that they are only getting better with age — just like a fine wine!<\/p>\n Barbecue\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Everyone loves an outdoor cook-out especially during the warm-weather months. \u00a0Make your barbecue stand out by choosing a theme such as Hawaiian luau, a clambake, surf and turf or even just deciding on a color scheme. \u00a0Choosing a theme will also help you to design your invitations and narrow down menu options. \u00a0Digital \u201cE-vites\u201d make it easy for guests to respond. \u00a0Include the basic details like time and place, but also whether kids are welcome and if guests should bring a side dish, dessert or beverage. This is your opportunity to ask about food allergies or restrictions, too. \u00a0As the sun goes down, you\u2019ll want to add lighting such as Citronella candles and\/or strings of lights draped over the party area. \u00a0Sure, you can throw some beers in a cooler and call it a day. But to make your barbecue memorable, select a special drink to serve guests. \u00a0Consider spiking up the classic lemonade or making a batch of\u00a0refreshing sangria that you can make the night before the party. \u00a0Create a playlist the night before so your guests can listen to good music. Classic backyard games like horseshoes or badminton, corn hole or even trivia can liven up your party and keep guests entertained. \u00a0If\u00a0there will be children at your party, offer activities that will keep them busy such as a slip and slide, water balloons or inexpensive water guns. \u00a0An arts and crafts table will also serve as a memento for the kids to take home.<\/p>\n Around the World Potluck<\/strong><\/p>\n Celebrate and enjoy the best cuisine from different countries around the world. \u00a0Assign a country or region to each guest as part of their invitation. \u00a0You can ask them to bring a main dish while you provide the venue, side dishes and drinks. \u00a0Turn it up a notch by asking each guest to wear clothing related to their specific country. \u00a0Make a display with interesting facts about all of the countries featured. \u00a0Play some worldly trivia games or have a geography “bee” for a fun way to learn something new about international cultures. \u00a0Play a variety of music from around the world and do a little research to learn a few native dances to have fun learning with your party guests. \u00a0Print and bind the recipes featured and give everyone a copy to take home. \u00a0This 50th birthday party will be a global success!<\/p>\n Cooking with Class<\/strong><\/p>\n If you’ve got access to a large enough kitchen and cooking space, plan a night to prepare and enjoy a gourmet meal. \u00a0Some cooking schools offer private cooking parties as another option. \u00a0Choose a cooking style as your focus. \u00a0There are many options ranging from “how to grill” to “mastering French sauces”. \u00a0Or you can simply have a pizza party where everyone brings the toppings and you provide the sauce and the pizza dough. \u00a0Creating a meal together is a great way to engage everyone, have fun and enjoy your creation together. \u00a0This idea is perfect for your 50-year-old “foodie”!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Throw a fabulous 50th birthday party that people will talk about for the next half a century!\u00a0 Get inspired with some of these Fab 50th birthday party ideas that are perfectly suited for your favorite Quinquagenarian (pronounced\u00a0kwing-kwuh-juh–nair-ee-uhn), more affectionately known as a Quintastic!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12443","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-customink-news"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"bday1\"](\"http:\/\/www.customink.com\/proof\/nmp0-0008-361h\/01141\/front\/wide_thumbnail.jpg\")
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