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If you’re missing the magic of Glastonbury and longing for those festival vibes, why not bring the experience to your back garden? With a little creativity and planning, you can transform your own space into a mini-Glastonbury, complete with music, good food, ice-cold drinks, and good company. Here’s how to create the ultimate Glastonbury Party at home:
1. Set the Date and Invite Your Crew
Start by picking a date for your Glastonbury Party, consider weekends or evenings when everyone can join in the fun. Send out invites to your friends who share your love for music festivals and let them know what to expect – a day filled with great music, good food, drinks and awesome company! A festival fashion dress code is a must, encourage guests to dress in festival attire, including glitter and face paint. If you have musically gifted friends, tell them to bring along an instrument to perform for that extra Glastonbury touch.
2. Create a Festival Vibe with Decorations
Transform your outdoor space into a festival haven with relevant Glastonbury decorations. We recommend hanging fairy lights, colourful banners, and paper lanterns to create a magical ambiance. If you’re feeling super creative, we’d always recommend creating line up posters, made up from your guest’s names, it’s always a good conversation starter. Set up a chill-out area with cushions and blankets for lounging, food and drinks area with plenty ice buckets filled with Party Ice, beers and ciders, and most importantly, don’t forget to designate a dance floor for an evening full of dancing!
3. Lanyards and Wristbands
A little added personal touch to your Glastonbury party is greeting your guests with lanyards and wristbands. Not only does it demonstrate to your guests what great effort you’ve went to but they’re a great souvenir for guests to keep! You can order personalised festival bands and lanyards on online shops such as Etsy or create your own!
4. Craft a Killer Playlist
Music is at the heart of any festival, so curate a playlist that captures the spirit of Glastonbury. Include a mix of previous headliners, iconic Glastonbury performances and the ultimate festival anthems. Whether it’s indie rock, electronic beats, or a bit of D&B, tailor the playlist to suit your crowd’s tastes and keep the energy high throughout the party.
5. Set Up A Performance Area
Create a makeshift stage or performance area where your friends can showcase their musical talents. It doesn’t have to be serious! whether it’s karaoke, acoustic jam sessions, or even a lip-sync battle, encourage everyone to participate. Don’t forget to have props like microphones, sunglasses, and inflatable guitars to enhance the experience!
6. Ice-cold Drinks Fit for a Festival
No Glastonbury Party is complete without an array of refreshing drinks. We recommend plenty of ice buckets filled to the brim with Party Ice, beers and ciders to get the full festival experience! The plus-side to creating Glastonbury at home is that your drink choice isn’t restricted, fish bowls or Kilner jars filled with Party Ice and fruity sharing cocktails are a great way to go if you want to spend more time dancing and less time topping your guests drinks up! Be sure to offer a selection of craft beers from around the world and of course all your classic tinnies – for that festival feeling!
5. Food from Around the World
Set up a buffet-style spread with a mix of cuisines like you get at Glastonbury! Include easy-to-make festival favourites such as burgers, nachos, hot dogs, toasties and vegetarian options. Serve in cardboard food trays with wooden cutlery if you fancy going for that extra touch!
6. Get Crafty with DIY Activities
There is nothing better than when you’re at a festival and stumble across an activity tent, bring this key festival favourite to your back garden by providing DIY activity fun for you and your guests. The choice of activity is up to you but we recommend setting up a tie-dye station where guests can create their own festival fashion statements with t-shirts using Party Ice, inspiration can be round here. [like to YouTube BTS with Ratchet] If opting for something simpler, flower crowns or dream catcher making are both firm festival favourites. It is also a great idea to have face paints and glitter ready for those who want to unleash their creative side and embrace the festival spirit.
7. Wind Down with a Campfire or Outdoor Movie
As the party winds down, gather around a campfire or set up an outdoor movie screening and take turns sharing your favourite Glastonbury performances. Toast marshmallows, share stories from the day, and reflect on your favourite festival moments. It’s the perfect way to end your Glastonbury Party on a high note. Make sure to capture the highlights of your Glastonbury Party and share them on social media with your own festival hashtag. Who knows, your DIY Glastonbury Party might just become an annual tradition!
