Minions live to serve, and Cub Scouts do too, so what better way to celebrate the Anniversary of Scouting than with a Minions themed Blue and Gold Banquet? The Blue and Gold Banquet is a highlight for Cub packs across the nation as they come together with their families for an evening of fun and cheer! Since it’s a celebration of the Anniversary of Scouting, it’s usually treated as a “Birthday Party” with games, food, activities, and fun. Here’s an excellent way to decorate and plan games and activities in a Blue and Gold Minions theme! I’ve even included free Minions printables to help you plan and decorate the whole evening. This Cub Scouting Blue and Gold Banquet is one that your Cub will NEVER forget!
What are the Minions?
Minions evolved from a single-celled yellow organisms at the dawn of time! Minions live to serve, but find themselves working for unsuccessful master after unsuccessful master. The Minions become depressed without a master to grovel for. Luckily, a Minion named Keven has a plan with his pals. Find a new boss to follow….
What is the Blue and Gold Banquet?
In the 1930 Cub family dinners began but finally in 1943 the name “Blue and Gold Banquet” first appeared in BSA literature and became synonymous with celebrating the Birthday of Scouting. Today, it brings the Pack’s families together for dinner and an evening of fun.
Free Printable File:
Cub Scouting Blue and Gold Banquet Planner (911 downloads )
Blue and Gold Program
Click the link above to download the Blue and Gold Banquet planner. I’ve listed the decorations along with the original links to the creative women who first created them.
While planning the Blue and Gold Banquet, I needed a go-to source with all my ideas to quickly reference. Which is why I created this quick planner. I hope it will be useful for you too! {high fives}
Blue and Gold Invitations
To make our Cub Scouts are 1 in a Minion Blue and Gold Invitations I used this free clip art. I added our date and time to the invitation.
Digital Clip Art
Blue and Gold Dinner
For our Blue and Gold Banquet we were expecting 93 people which included Den Leader families. {43 Adults and 50 Children} The large circle tables seat 8 per table = 12 tables or 10 per table = 10 tables. Therefore, we set 9 circle tables with 10 chairs at each table.
Since we were feeding 90 people, we kept the dinner easy and on a tight budget with: Pulled Pork, Hot Dogs, Grapes, and Lemonade.
DIY Decorations
The following is my shopping list for 9 tables, seating 10 people each to decorate the gym at our church.
- Blue Tablecloths
- Balloons
Blue and Gold Centerpieces
I created a tutorial with pictured instructions and free printables on how to create these super easy Blue and Gold centerpieces in Minions.
Banner
The “Cub Scouts are One in a Minion printable” that I used is no longer available online. However, you can search online as there are tons of cute options available.
For the food table, I used the same process to make these big eyes as I did for the Photo Booth.
Napkins, Forks, Spoons
I ran out of time and didn’t get to the adorable napkins I was going to make. However, I was able to transform my Lego baby jars into Minions in a jiffy with thanks to these Minion Napkin holders.
I printed off several Cub Scout diamond images and used them to decorate the plate holder and a few other things to add little embellishments.
Drinks:
- Lemonade, ice
- Lemonade Container w/eyes, blue paper
- Clear cups
- Googly Eyes {optional}
Inspired by: Despicable Me Just Because Party
I was a loser and didn’t take a picture of the Minion drink dispenser filled with lemonade. Grrr. But it was adorable!
Photo Booth Backdrop
I created a tutorial with pictured instructions and free printables on how to create this selfie station or photo booth backdrop with printable photo props.
DIY Wall Decor
I was completely inspired by Kami’s Minion Party and had to do these adorable paper plate wall decor.
{Gym Before}
{Gym After}
Minion to Win it Game Stations
My goal was to not only entertain the Cub Scouts but their entire families of all ages. Therefore, I created these fun games for all to enjoy.
- Pin the Goggles on the Minion
- Stack the Minion {cups}
- Selfie Station {photo booth}
- Make Multi Minions {create foam minions}
- Feed the Minion {bean bag toss}
- Party Game Signs {free printable}
Fun at the Table:
- Who wants to be a Minion-aire {to learn more about Cub Scouts}
- Despicable Me Word Search {free printable}
Get free printables and pictured instructions on how to create each game on my other post with Blue and Gold Banquet games for the Cub Scouts.
Our Blue and Gold banquet was a blast! I hope this helps to save you time and host a fabulous party for your Cub Scouts and their families. Feel free to upload your Blue and Gold banquet ideas onto the Tip Junkie Facebook page. We’re looking for a different party theme for this year!
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More Boy Scout Party Ideas:
- ❤ Blue and Gold Banquet Party Games {free printables}
- ❤ Easy Blue and Gold Centerpieces
- ❤ 22 Pinewood Derby Ideas Tips, and Tutorials
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