Nothing builds a community like an old-fashioned block party. Add a food truck, a bar and pub crawl, and you’ll have friends for life! I threw a neighborhood bike party with two of my friends recently, and invited 25 other couples to join in on our Bars On Bikes fun. We met in a cul-de-sac where we set up a food truck, a bar, and visited before we jumped on our bikes and headed to a couple of watering holes nearby. It was a blast and didn’t require a ton of work.
Read on for the neighborhood bike party details!
We decorated my friend’s fireplace with a vintage bike wheel
My two fabulous co-hosts Shelley & Katie
Everyone got their own bike parking sign, thanks to Natalie of Pretty Paper Club
Gathering around our Circle Tree Bar that we created
Welcome to the Bike Party!!
The food
We enlisted the help of Aioli Gourmet Burgers to feed our crowd. And boy, did they deliver. Their sliders were spectacular and their fries were amazing. Everyone ordered sliders of their choice, and the menu even offed a vegetarian option, so no one was left out!
Sliders from a food truck took the stress out of making food for 50. And who doesn’t love a gourmet burger?
Sweet potato fries and the Italiano slider. Yum!!
We decided to use disposable party ware (because who wants to wash 50 dishes), so instead of plain paper plates and napkins, I contacted Geese & Ganders to give this party some color. She helped me coordinate her fresh selection of products to create a whimsical set for our affair.
I highly recommend checking out her site for out-of-the-ordinary party goods for any theme!
Geese & Ganders were my source for the darling partyware
The decor
A long table gave everyone a place to sit and eat
I turned to the experts at Event Rents for tables and chairs. We kept it simple with two long banquet tables with folding white picnic chairs, along with several high top tables. Navy blue was an easy choice for linens because it goes with everything.
We kept decor limited to three colors: navy, green and yellow. Don’t the lemons and limes add a nice natural, organic feel?
I’m pretty sure our decor bill was less than a $100. Daffodils from Trader Joe’s, and citrus from nearby trees made up the majority of our accoutrements.
And of course, those moss pots with clover were repurposed after the party!
Event Rents arranged four semi-circle tables around the elm tree to create our Circle Tree Bar.
White paper lanterns hung over our Circle Tree Bar, giving it a welcoming, funky vibe
The drinks
Simple white tubs held our beverages for the party: Champagne, beer, and water, and a specialty cocktail. I love these cute tags!
We made a batch of Bikers’ Cocktail for an extra personalized touch
Here’s a fun recipe for a batch cocktail that doesn’t have too much sugar in it:
- Mix one packet of Crystal Light Lemonade (or flavor of choice) according to package directions
- Add vodka of choice (1 part alcohol to 3 parts liquid)
- Add fresh lime juice or lemon juice
- Add splash of flavored sparkling water
Goldfish in these cute cups from Geese & Ganders provided a simple snack to curb the munchies
Plastic personalized cups were a fun touch for our neighborhood bike party
I hope this has inspired you to have a neighborhood gathering of your own. Happy Biking!
Super fun and cute! What a great idea!! Certainly going to check out Geese and Gander!
Hi Holliday! Thanks for following! This was such a fun party and a great way to get to know new neighbors. Definitely take a peek at Geese & Ganders – such cute partyware! xoxo