So for my daughters Junior Prom last year the theme was UNDER THE BIG TOP. It was in a large local barn. I got table cloths from the dollar store and we strung a wire from one end to the other and and put the table cloths over the wire (we had to table the seams together at the top so they didn't move apart) and tied the ends to the sides of the barn.
Then we made a popcorn arch for the kids to do their promenade. With appliance boxes I painted the stripes. Used a pvc pipe for the arch and anchored the pipe with patio umbrella stands. Then tied the balloons around the PVC in a swirl pattern.
Then we had the refreshments. In the kitchen/ dining area we decorated tables with popcorn boxes and balloons on sticks tied with twine. I put a handkerchief in the center of the table also. It looked too plain without it.
For refreshments we had Cotton Candy, lemonade, snow cones (they were on their own stand and I forgot to take a picture! Dang it!) and popcorn. For the signs I stapled together some wood for the legs and painted cardboard and core foam board for the signs. I also made the vinyl letters with my plotter cutter but I'm sure a cricut could do just as good. This is the rough set up. I didn't get it in all its glory but you get the idea! *FYI* I centered the flags on the counter after this pic. Lol
We also had a few carnival games (ring toss, balloon darts and can knock down with waffle balls and tin cans). The kids had to play games to get tickets for refreshments. All in All the Prom was a success! The kids loved it and said it was the best prom yet!! I hope this gives you some good ideas if you are doing a carnival theme party.
