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Yes, I know we haven't even hit Thanksgiving 2013 and yet I'm already posting for my 2014 theme - Haunted Carnival/Freak Show. I saw so many folks do this theme over 2012 and 2013 and they seemed to have so much fun. After doing my first actual themed party this year, Haunted Hotel, I'm now addicted to establishing a theme each year. I want to put my own spin on the Haunted Carnival by creating an atmosphere that is totally run down and decayed but obviously was a fantastic place to visit back in it's time. While I will have some clowns and clown related decor (as you'll see from my recent purchases below), I don't want the focus to be ALL evil clowns. I want to display vintage freak show posters, kissing booth, organ grinder, ringmaster, fortune teller, medicine man, and hopefully a run down carousel and animal cart. I found a few "off the shelf" items this year on clearance and at yard sales that will become part of the 2014 theme (it was so hard to keep them hidden as I set up for this year, but they didn't fit my hotel theme):
Got this guy at a yard sale for $10 (complete in the box and never used - works perfectly)
Got these from Spirit on the after Halloween clearance plus made a deal on the walk thru for $65:
If any of you are planning to host a Carnival-esque party or haunt for 2014, join in and post your pics and thoughts!
Yes, I know we haven't even hit Thanksgiving 2013 and yet I'm already posting for my 2014 theme - Haunted Carnival/Freak Show. I saw so many folks do this theme over 2012 and 2013 and they seemed to have so much fun. After doing my first actual themed party this year, Haunted Hotel, I'm now addicted to establishing a theme each year. I want to put my own spin on the Haunted Carnival by creating an atmosphere that is totally run down and decayed but obviously was a fantastic place to visit back in it's time. While I will have some clowns and clown related decor (as you'll see from my recent purchases below), I don't want the focus to be ALL evil clowns. I want to display vintage freak show posters, kissing booth, organ grinder, ringmaster, fortune teller, medicine man, and hopefully a run down carousel and animal cart. I found a few "off the shelf" items this year on clearance and at yard sales that will become part of the 2014 theme (it was so hard to keep them hidden as I set up for this year, but they didn't fit my hotel theme):
Got this guy at a yard sale for $10 (complete in the box and never used - works perfectly)

Got these from Spirit on the after Halloween clearance plus made a deal on the walk thru for $65:



If any of you are planning to host a Carnival-esque party or haunt for 2014, join in and post your pics and thoughts!