John Deere Birthday Party Ideas

A John Deere birthday party is suitable for someone who likes tractors, country, farming and good old-fashioned fun. It's a unique theme and one that everyone will enjoy simply because its informal nature will provide the perfect laid back feel to loosen everyone up and prepare them for a good time. There are lots of different things you can do to make the John Deere theme work and ensure all your guests have a great time.

Games

Host a hay jumping competition. Buy several hay stacks and use them as party decor. Competitors have to jump from one hay stack to another. Once they complete the first level, move the stacks farther apart until you are left with one winner.

Attire

Ask everyone to dress in "John Deere" attire. Put this on the invitation and take photos as everyone shows up in their best tractoring outfits, overalls and such.

Dancing

Have a hoe down. Turn on the country music and start the line dancing and square dancing. A guest who plays the guitar or fiddle adds to the music and authentic feel of a country town fair gathering.

Entertainment

Set up a petting zoo. Rent farm animals and set up a petting zoo if you plan on having kids at the party or if this is a kid's party. Set them in a gated area where the children can pet the animals. Or hire a company that provides piggy back rides, hog rides, pony rides or other animal involvement.

Birthday Cake

Make a tractor cake. Bake a regular cake as a sheet cake and cut it out into the shape of a tractor. Use a photo of a John Deere tractor to help you. Frost with colored (green, white, yellow, black) frosting to create the tractor features.

Film Entertainment

Show farm-themed movies. Offer a selection of farm movies for those who need to relax or want to kick back and watch a movie. It will set the tone and give those who are less interested in the other party activities something else to do. Some good farm movies include "Babe" and "Funny Farm".