{"id":19331,"date":"2022-08-26T10:39:43","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T15:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/?p=19331"},"modified":"2022-08-26T10:39:44","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T15:39:44","slug":"12-company-picnic-themes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/12-company-picnic-themes\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Company Picnic Themes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you need another excuse to blow off a Friday and spoil your staff, this is it! Host a company picnic to recognize your top employees and thank the entire crew for their hard work throughout the past year. And you know, a party isn\u2019t a party unless it has a theme. Here are 12 unique company picnic themes and ideas that will make your celebration a blast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Classic Cookout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of our favorite company picnic themes is the all-American BBQ<\/a>. Fire up the grills, cook some hot dogs and hamburgers, and keep the event simple. Host the cookout on the lawn out back or at a nearby park. Or, go classic tailgating style and deck out the parking lot for a party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watermelon Eating Contest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why not focus your company picnic around a ridiculous event, like a watermelon<\/a> eating contest? You get to see who\u2019s a competitive eater at heart and cheer on your co-workers.\u00a0Bonus<\/strong>: Host a watermelon seed spitting contest for those with smaller appetites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country Dress Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Encourage everyone to channel their inner cowgirls and cowboys for a western theme picnic. Bib overall, boots, flannel, and jeans are required attire at the casual Friday gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red, White, and Blue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you planning a company recognition party in July? Pair it up with Independence Day so you can flaunt the stars and stripes. Tell everyone to don red, white, and blue<\/a> so you can look fabulous in a company team photo. Don\u2019t forget the sparklers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chili Cookoff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bring on a challenge! Inspire your staff to break into small teams and dig into their spice racks. Host a chili cookoff<\/a> to pass a Friday afternoon. Require each team to assemble their chili in a slower cooker at the start of the day so you get to smell the entries cooking until it\u2019s time for the afternoon picnic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ants in Your Pants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the weather is unpredictable, convert the boardroom into picnic central. Red and white check tablecloths and plastic ants will transform the space into a park setting instantly. Supply a few kid\u2019s games like Ants in Your Pants, Checkers or Jacks to play during lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potluck Party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does your staff love bringing treats to work? Let them show off their culinary skills with a potluck picnic. Have each employee draw a card from a hat letting them know what to bring: salad, dessert, fruit, or entree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halloween Revival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why wait until October to wear a goofy costume to work? Encourage your employees to raid their closets for past Halloween<\/a> costumes and flaunt them at the picnic. If families are invited to the company event, encourage kids and spouses to dress up too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Royal Court<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it\u2019s time to name the king and queen of the office, go royal. Prepare paper crowns for the top employees and treat everyone like royalty by putting on a medieval spread complete with giant grilled turkey legs and flutes filled with grape juice (or wine)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throwback Picnic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pick an era and encourage everyone to dress the part. Neon clothes and big hair are perfect for a 1990s party. Or, get groovy by wearing bellbottoms and peace symbols for a 1960s theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Fun Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invite the employees and their families to the recognition picnic. Host the event at a park that allows pets, and encourage four-legged family members to attend. Kick off the day with a best tail wag and pet costume contest to break the ice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playtime Theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take a company field trip to the local roller rink, bowling alley, or climbing wall. Let the staff channel their inner kids with some playtime antics before the picnic lunch and announcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After you get the picnic catering scheduled and location booked, whip up some cute invites<\/a>. Paper Direct has\u00a0decorative paper<\/a>\u00a0featuring several company picnic themes ready and waiting for you to order online. Shop now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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