Sock Hop - 50s Party!

A 1950s Sock Hop party theme is terrific for all ages, all occasions! Perfect for 50th Birthday party, 50th Anniversary, Sweet Sixteen or even just to get your friends together for some fun. So get planning your Sock Hop 50s theme party today with these great sock hop and 50s party supplies, decorations, party favors and more!

Use some Rock & Roll decorations (juke boxes, inflatable instruments and cutouts) to get your party started. We even have paper goods to match this great theme idea!

A Balloon Drop is always a great party treat!

Let the party-goers wear Elvis Wigs and Pink Beehive wigs .

Have dance marathons, serve pizza and have an ice cream sundae bar and root beer floats.

And don't forget the party favors! Send them home with PomPoms, Pastel Pearls, Glow Bracelets and more! We can even help with the Music !! A Sock Hop is one party that everyone will remember!

1950s Sock Hop Party Ideas:

Soda Shop
Drive-in
Sock Hop

Create a Fifties party table

Red and white gingham checked tablecloths are a great start to a fifties party table
Simple record centerpieces, complete with titles from the 1950s, are good additions
Don't forget a sprinkle or two of Rock 'n Roll confetti. Sets the tone for your 1950s party!

Favors - a great way to thank your guests for coming to your 50s sock hop party

Place a pair of sunglasses at each setting – tuck a napkin in the fold of the glasses and have them act as a napkin ring.

Imprint Cola glasses and use them throughout the party and send them home with each guest.

Inflatable or fake instruments like guitars are also great favors and fun to play with during the party.

Give your guests Musical Note Tamborines to enjoy at the party, and afterwards! Any type of inflatable musical instrument would make great favors for your 1950s Sock Hop

1950s Sock Hop Party Decorations and Supplies

A jukebox/or fifties music is a vital part of any fifties party. Rent a jukebox or create a pretend jukebox for looks and spin records on a stereo.

Create balloon arches with white and pink balloons. Dangle 45s/records from the center.
Some great cars were introduced in the 1950s, a 57' Chevy, real or constructed can be a good focal point.

Use the complete Rock n Roll music decorating kit for your 1950s sock hop party supplies!

Hang giant records/posters on the wall with your favorite artist from the fifties.

Create pretend soda shop billboards and place your actual menu for the party on it.

1950s Party/Sock Hop Themed Activities

A dance contest, once it gets going, is always good for lots of laughs. Start with easy dance steps and encourage everyone to try.

Play Name That Tune using old fifties songs – extra points are given to the team that can name the title and the artist/group.

Create a list of products – ask guests to guess its price now Vs the price in 1950s. The team with the closest guesses wins.

For older children or teens, have female guests make poodle skirts. Using felt cut the material into a circle. In the center of the circle, cut a second hole for the waste. Use a pin to secure the size of the waste, or attach a piece of wide elastic using a sewing machine. Have the girls cut out records and write on names, or cut out fuzzy poodles (check old dog books for poodle designs). Attach the cut outs with a low-temp glue gun or fabric glue.

1950s Sock Hop Invitation Idea

Visit old second hand record stores and buy old 45s. Cover the label with the details of the Sock Hop party – where, when, RSVP, etc. Use these as invitations. Or, if you can't find the real thing, cut records from black poster board and had your own label.

Ask your guests to wear their craziest socks and give prizes for craziest design, brightest color, funniest, etc

If a larger party or Corporate Sock Hop event - ask each guest to bring a brand new extra pair of socks and donate them to charity!

1950s Sock Hop Party Food Ideas and Recipes

Get your 1950s Sock Hop off to the right start by providing your guests with the ultimate 1950s sock hop feast! Nothing beats a good hamburger and basket of fries – unless of course it is a good hotdog and a basket of fries and onion rings. Keeping the meal simple – similar to a soda shop – can ease the stress in the kitchen.

No 1950s sock hop party would be complete without a float/shake/malt of some kind. Get the blender out and whip up some tasty treats. Or pour root beer over vanilla ice cream. Simple and rewarding. Don't forget the cherries.

For a large crowd, try a Buffet style menu or finger foods. Whenever possible choose food that can be prepared a few days prior to the party, or hire caterers, and purchase prepared food from restaurants, delicatessens, and food service markets. There is no need to create extra stress when the party is upon you, and you will have more time to mingle and enjoy the festivities. 

1950s Sock Hop Buffet ideas:

Built-your-own Tacos or Nachos
Mini pizzas 
Burgers and hot dogs 
Giant deli sandwiches (Subway has a great 6' sandwich)
Great staples for a buffet style finger food meal include:
Chicken wings
Chicken strips (offer 3 or 4 interesting dipping sauces)
Meatballs (Swedish or BBQ)
Mini eggrolls
Whole water chestnuts wrapped in bacon
Veggies and dip
Assortment of sandwiches made on mini buns (about 3-4 bite size). 
Make everything ahead of time, and store hot items in a warming tray, or in an oven set at 200 degrees until the feeding frenzy begins! Scatter several bowls of munchies around some areas where your guests will be mingling? Chips, pretzels, nuts, M&Ms, popcorn, and Chex Mix. Add a few hearty dips that can be made ahead of time.

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