May. 20, 2008 - Games to Play at Fourth of July Picnics (4th of July Picnic Games)
Games to Play at Fourth of July Picnics (4th of July Picnic Games)
You are hosting a Fourth of July picnic at your home or local park; and now you need to come up with some entertainment. Time to pull out some traditional picnic games and have some fun!
Potato Sack Race
Perhaps the most traditional game to play at a fourth of July picnic is the classic Potato Sack relay race. You will need burlap bags. Children stand inside burlap bags, and race to the finish line by hopping. For a really authentic look; you can order used bags from locations like this one:
Another highly traditional race for 4th of July, and loaded with fun is the Three-Legged Race. You will need scarves or strips of cloth. Contestants pair up in teams of two; and stand next to each other. The inner leg of each team member is tied to his team-mates so that the team has only "three legs". The teams then race to the finish line. Usually the race is about 150 feet from start to finish. Veteran racers will know that pairing up with someone of similar height is best. Working together is essential! Variations might include the father-daughter three legged race (father teams up with daughter), the sibling race (siblings have to team up), and the grade level race (one team from each grade competes.)
This is the beginning of an article I wrote for Associated Content. You can read the rest of my game ideas here.
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