Is there anything more fun than a chilly evening gathered around a fire with your best friends? I would argue that it’s hard to top. Here’s how you host the best bonfire party with these five simple tips.
Mind Fire Regulations
The biggest tip to follow is checking to ensure there are no burn bans in effect. These bans typically only happen when the weather is windy or hot and dry. A fresh drizzle isn’t enough to saturate the soil with a specific amount of needed moisture. Also, remember that even if it rained a few days ago, that doesn’t mean the ban is automatically lifted. If you’re in doubt, contact your local fire department.
Set Up Seating
Confirm with guests that they will be coming so you can make sure you’ll have enough seating for everyone. It would be nice to provide extra seating just in case a few extra people show up. Add blankets to the ground to give guests a comfortable place to sit and avoid getting their pants dirty. Or, if you’re able to, hang a hammock in the trees for a cozy ambiance.
Have Plenty of Bonfire-Worthy Food
We’re not just talking about s’mores when we say bonfire-worthy food. Grilled cheese sandwiches, hand pies, and grilled peanut butter and jellies are all great ideas to build and roast over your bonfire. Bring all the supplies you and your guests will need and then set them out for people to create their own snacks.
Make It Memorable
Create a fun bonfire area where guests can take photos and post their pictures on social media. Have some goodies for friends that they can take home that every time they look at it, they’ll remember that memorable evening.
Put together hot cocoa sets complete with mini marshmallows and find an adorable mug for friends and family to use when they drink the cocoa. Or, create custom matcheswith a deliciously scented candle for guests to use for months to come.
Drown the Fire Completely
The last tip is to drown out the fire entirely, so the fire doesn’t start up after you leave. Experts recommend using a gallon of water per every three square feet.
We hope you enjoyed these tips and go on to host the best bonfire party with these five simple tips.