Favorite DIY Football Game Day Party Decorating and Recipe Ideas

HUT! HUT! PLAY!

It's going to be a great football event! 

Of course it's all about the game and the television commercials, but it's fun to include some decorating ideas too. And, almost... most... important... the FOOD! 

Want to make some simple but stunning decorations?

This "Game Day" paper chain is an easy print out from Censible Life. A complete, from-printing-to-constructing, tutorial is posted.

Don't forget the table. After all, that's where all of the yummy stuff will be. How about this football field table cover? A Night Owl has all the deets.

To hold the necessities, here are some great ideas:

A white bucket with electrical tape to make referee stripes is a great napkin holder idea from HGTV. The Penalty Flags print out is included.

A decorated tub to hold ice cold drinks would be a hit! Step by step pvc instructions are easy at Evite.

These football covered cans are perfect for holding the utensils and straws. Michelle at Rust and Sunshine posted them along with some other great ideas...

like this Bingo fun... it's some game play for the kids (and grown ups)! The game card print out is available here.

No game is complete without team pennants. Here is a free banner printable with all teams available from Pizzazzerie! 

Now that we have all of the decorating ideas lined up... we can't forget about the snacking! 

No worries about double dipping with these individual babies! 

Its a Seven Layer Dip- Recipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything

Crunchy Pepperoni Sticks from Margherita make my mouth water. It just might become an every single party favorite. 

Don't forget the veggies! Easy to put together vegetable platters go fast. Build a big one like this from Chani's Delectables.

Or maybe some Antipasto Salad Kabobs? 

They look amazing... a drizzle of dressing over them and it's delish! from Mantitlement.

What's a football party without some "Buffalo" flavor? It's not a party. 

Check these out! Buffalo Mozzarella Sticks from All in All. Now we're cookin'!

Here's some serious taste bud loving... Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders! 

Recipe from The Cozy Little Kitchen.

 How about some football? 

This Pepperoni Pizza Football Cheese Ball will do the trick! From Mom on Time Out.

More cheese, please. 

Four Cheese Jalapeno Peppers... yes, I'll take four. 

Recipe from Chili Pepper Madness.

Oh boy... for some of the grown ups only... Boozy Bloody Mary Bombs! 

Never heard of them before! Corey at Family Fresh Meals says "they are da bomb"!

Must. Have. Chicken. Wings. "Must" is the key word and this recipe from Damn Delicious will satisfy the craving.

Baked Brown Sugar Chicken Wings with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce. 

Maybe boneless is more your style. 

How about these amazing Thai Sticky Chicken Fingers? Yummy... recipe from Iowa Girl Eats.

Dips... gotta have 'em! Make a football field tray full! Idea from Party City.

Everyone will get a "kick" out of these Fudgy Football Brownies! Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens.

These touchdown favorites should help you score big with fun and food during your party! 

Enjoy, and may the best team win!