Fun March Madness Ideas

It’s March, and time for SPRING!  Yay! I can’t wait.  I absolutely love this time of year when the weather is turning warm (ish – lol) and it’s basketball season!  Whoot – whoot!  I will admit that I am not a lover of watching basketball, but I know my hubby likes it so I make sure to be with him during the March Madness season!  Last year, he even got me to fill out a bracket and compete against him and some family members.  Needless to say I ended up last (I guess that’s what I get for picking teams that have high rankings or their name sounded cool {WINK}), but it was a blast to participate in.  Anyway, I thought that this year we could have fun doing some fun March Madness activities.

Below you will find…

• Food Ideas
• Decor Ideas
• Party Ideas
• Miscellaneous Ideas

Basically, you will have ANY idea YOU might want for a successful March Madness season. I really hope you enjoy!

FOOD:

1- March Madness Treats by The Dating Divas: No party is complete without a perfect without a treat- especially one that looks like a basketball!  Awesome…

2- Sweet and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings by Katie Brown Home Workshop: Mmmmm, just thinking about these chicken wings get my mouth watering!  This recipe is perfect for a great appetizer dish for your party.

3- Pretzel Bites with Cheese Sauce by Katie Brown Home Workshop: Snack galore! Pretzel bites are great to snack on while watching your favorite teams play.

4- Corn Dogs by Katie Brown Home Workshop: No party is complete without great corn dogs.

5- Buffalo Chicken Rolls by Katie Brown Home Workshop: This is a good main dish OR a great appetizer for any March Madness event.

6- Parmesan Pigs in a Blanket by Katie Brown Home Workshop: Every party needs good finger foods – and ones that are topped with parmesan!  Mmm, mmm, good!

7- Basketball Cupcakes by Katie Brown Home Workshop: Cupcakes, yummy cupcakes.  I LOVE cupcakes.  Make your cupcakes extra special by making them look like a basketball.

8- Finger Food Snacks by Dukes and Duchesses: Every party needs some finger foods.  Try all these varieties for your event.

9- Party Favors by Lasting Impressions: Greet your guests with these cute party favors that are a perfect snack.

10- Orange Themed Snacks by Lasting Impressions: Orange is the perfect color for March Madness.  Incorporate it as much as possible into your party with all these snacks.

11- Dunk it Dip with Carrot Sticks by Michelle Paige: Make your party a slam dunk with this great dip!

12- Miniature Pizzas by Michelle Paige: Everyone loves pizza, why not make individual pizzas for everyone to snack on.

13- Turnovers by Michelle Paige: Turnovers are always a hit at every party!

14- Basketball Cake by Michelle Paige: Every party needs a cake!  This cute cake is made to look like a round basketball.  It almost looks like the real thing :)!

15- Basketball Cookies by The Crafty Penguin: Cookies are the best because you can add frosting for any design you might want to make.  Take this recipe and make your basketball cookies for your special night!

16- Picadillo Poppers by Better Homes and Garden: These poppers look absolutely mouth-wateringly awesome! (I know I just made up that word, but I can’t describe it any other way!) This recipe is a for sure crowd-pleaser.

17- All Star Cake by Better Homes and Garden: Cake, cake – who wants some cake? Make this great cake that looks like a basketball jersey to really help your party be a success.

18- Mini Burgers with Cheesy Onions by Better Homes and Garden: Let’s be honest…everyone loves a good burger! These mini burgers will please all your guests and the best part is you can use them as an appetizer or the main meal!

19- Beef and Blue Pizza by Better Homes and Garden: Pizza is so delicious and what I love about it is you can add so many different toppings to get a uniquely tasting pie!  This awesomely unique pizza will put a smile on all your guest’s faces!

20- Triple Pepper Nachos by Better Homes and Garden: Nachos anyone? My husband’s new favorite guilty pleasure is a plate of nachos.  I am sure this new recipe will put a smile on his face as well as my guests!

21- Pulled Pork Sandwiches by Better Homes and Garden: What I love about this recipe is that it is easy and tastes SO good.  Sandwiches are a perfect addition for any group event.

22- Cheesy Snack Mix by Better Homes and Garden: I will admit that I got on a kick of snacking on Chex Mix.  Yummy!  I wish I would have had this cheesy recipe to satisfy my cravings!

23- Spinach-Artichoke Dip by Better Homes and Garden: Oh my goodness…I just LOVE spinach-artichoke dip.  Make sure to pair this up with a great pita chip or a great sourdough bread.

24- Basketball Veggie Tray by Cassie Moore: I am sure that every party will have health-conscious people attend.  This veggie tray is guaranteed to be a success.

25- Basketball Cake Pops by Bakerella: I love cake pops – they are SO good. These basketball cake pops really put a spin to any cake pop I have ever seen.

26- Ball Snacks by Inspiration: Snack, snacks, who wants some snacks?  Everyone!  These snacks are just what the doctor ordered.

27- Basketball Berries by SharisBerries: You can’t complain with chocolate covered strawberries – especially when they have an added ‘basketball’ touch :).

28- Basketball Themed Snack Trays by She Knows Food and Recipes: Snack trays are a must for any party.  I love that they bring variety for every different personality attending a party.

29- Basketball Themed Punch by Babble: All I can say is Y-U-M-M-Y!!!!  This punch looks and sounds delicious.  I can’t wait to try it out!

PARTY

30- March madness Basketball Party by Michelle Paige: This is a perfect party idea for the young or the ‘old’er :).  It has great ideas that you could incorporate into a big group party or for an individual birthday party while getting ready for the March Madness Season.  It’s perfect!

31- Basketball Party Decorations by Party City: These decorations are great for any get together you might plan for watching any of the March Madness games.

32- Slam Dunk Party by SofabConnect: This post has some amazing food ideas as well as an invite to your March Madness party.

33- Basketball Party Favors by roommom 27: Send your guests home with these cute party favors.

34- March Madness Championship Party by B Lovely: This party is to die for.  It has so many fantastic ideas to use – from banners, food, or decor – this is your one stop shop for your perfect party.

MISC

35- March Madness Worksheets by Look We’re Learning: This is for those of you who might be homeschooling your kids OR for those of you wanting to get your kids involved while still learning.

36- Brackets by allParenting: Want to do a bracket with your kids and family?  This is a perfect free printable that will allow you to do just that!

37- Math Basketball Worksheets by allParenting: Some more worksheets for your kids to get excited about the basketball season all while learning math!

38- Basketball Nail Polish by Polish Pals: Ladies – want to get your nails in the basketball spirit too?  This is a cute way to do your nails for game day.

39- Sight Word Basketballs by Teaching Ace: Don’t forget about reading when getting ready for this March Madness season!

40- March Madness Craft by Handprint and Footprint Art:  A DIY welcome sign for your guests.

41- March Madness Printables by Creative Party Themes: Print these off to really make your party great!

DECOR

42- These napkin holders are perfect for your March Madness party. Darn! This idea is no longer available!

43- This is an easy, frugal, and awesome way to get your table ready for your party. Darn! This idea is no longer available.

44- Have a blackboard filled out with the top 16 teams. Darn! This idea is no longer available.

45- Let your guests know where to sit using these name tags. Darn! This idea is no longer available.

46- If you are going to have chips for your party, put it in this awesome bowl. Darn! This idea is no longer available.

47- Your party won’t be complete without these decorations. Darn! This idea is no longer available.

48- Welcome Sign by Michelle Paige: This is a cute sign to welcome your guests.

49- Table Setting Decor by Michelle Paige: Your table will be perfect using these great ideas.

50- Don’t Blow it (bubbles) by Michelle Paige: A bowl full of bubbles and a cute tag is perfect for your party.

51- Suck it Up (suckers) by Michelle Paige:   A cute way to give your guests a sweet treat and a laugh :).

52 – DIY Net Cups by Dawn Lopez: Decorate your cups using these nets.

53- DIY Pizza Server by Dawn Lopez: Serving pizza? Great! This is an awesome way to make your serving tray look that much better.

BONUS

54- A Date That Scores by The Dating Divas: Before your party begins, make sure to go on this date with your spouse!

Aren’t these 54 ideas just awesome?!  Mmmmmm, when I browse through the foods my mouth begins to water!  I seriously can’t wait to incorporate some of these into my party.  Basketball {and happy hubby – LOL} here I come!