How To Celebrate A Birthday In The Country In Summer: Menu, Entertainment And Other Tips

2025 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:41

Birthday in the country in the summer: how to celebrate it really fun

A wonderful holiday is approaching - a birthday, but in the summer heat you don't want to sit at home and in a restaurant? At the dacha, you can also have great fun. And even preparing for a happy birthday will bring a lot of pleasure.

Content

• 1 What you need to take care of in advance

  • 1.1 What to take

    1.1.1 Photo gallery: children's toys for a holiday in the country

  • 1.2 Things to do

• 2 Photo gallery: decoration of the cottage for the holiday

  • 2.1 Photo gallery: photo zones for holiday pictures
  • 2.2 Video: DIY paper decorations
  • 2.3 Video: how to make flowers from balloons for modeling

• 3 Menu for the holiday

  • 3.1 Pork kebab
  • 3.2 Salmon steak

  • 3.3 Mushroom kebab

    3.3.1 Video: champignons on the grill

  • 3.4 Potatoes with bacon
  • 3.5 Ajapsandal
  • 3.6 Photo gallery: decoration of the festive table in the country

• 4 Entertainment for a country birthday

  • 4.1 Photo gallery: entertainment in the country
  • 4.2 Photo gallery: children's entertainment

What you need to take care of in advance

Preparation should be done 2-3 weeks in advance. And it's better to start with lists. To do this, it is convenient to use smartphone applications:

• Listonic: smart shopping list
• Todoist: to-do list and task management;
• Any.do: task list, calendar, reminders.

In order not to forget anything, you need to make a list of the things you need.

What to take

In addition to individual preferences, the following things will be needed at the dacha on a summer holiday:

• brazier, skewers, coal (or firewood), igniter;
• disposable tableware at the rate of 3-4 sets for each guest and tablecloths;
• paper and wet wipes;
• corkscrew;
• insect and tick repellents (adults and children);
• sunscreen;
• garbage bags;
• dish detergent (if you will use a regular one);
• personal hygiene products (if overnight trip);

• hygiene products for guests:

  • hand soap;
  • towels;
  • toilet paper;

• first aid kit with drugs:

  • disinfectants and wound healing (Levomekol);
  • from poisoning, sorbents (activated carbon, Enterosgel, Atoxil);
  • from insect bites (Fenistil gel);
  • from burns (Panthenol);
  • bandage, cotton wool, adhesive plaster;
  • antihistamines (Suprastin, it can be used by both children and adults);
  • thermometer, antipyretic (Panadol);
  • tonometer (if elderly people are present);
  • individual medicines.
• flashlight, candles (in case of emergency);
• money and documents;
• photo camera, camcorder, chargers and batteries for them;
• tape recorder or speaker, flash drive with music. you can ask guests to throw off a couple of their favorite tracks;
• water filter (if not bottled);
• paraphernalia for entertainment;
• if there are children, then toys.

Photo gallery: children's toys for a holiday in the country

Water pistols are the best entertainment in the heat, not only for children, but also for adults

Running after the ball is one of the main children's entertainment

For toddlers, playing with sand is a lot of fun

For water games it is worth taking an inflatable pool with you - children will be delighted

The inflatable pool with many balls is sure to catch the attention of children

Inflatable balls will not go unnoticed at a summer cottage if children are present

Older children can blow bubbles, and younger children can burst them (make sure that kids do not accidentally drink the solution)

What should be done

Most likely, in a few days you will need:

• invite and notify guests about the time and place of gathering;
• create a menu;
• purchase the necessary long-term storage products and drinks;
• order a birthday cake or other desserts;
• buy territory decoration items;
• upload music to a USB flash drive;
• arrange transport (if the guests are all traveling together), check for child seats (if there are children).

Per day:

• buy perishable food;
• marinate meat (mushrooms, fish) for cooking kebabs;
• pick up the cake ordered in advance (if the trip is not planned in the early morning, then it is better to do it on the day of the holiday);
• make control calls to guests;
• charge batteries for equipment;
• organize a photo zone, if any;
• pack your bags.

Photo gallery: decoration of a summer residence for a holiday

Balloons cheer up

The mood of the guests will rise as soon as they enter the territory of the cottage

Helium balloons can be fixed directly on the table

Glowing balloons will color the evening celebration

At the end of the holiday, you can launch balloons into the sky by making a wish

The glowing garland will be a wonderful decoration for the evening

In the dark, the gazebo decorated with lights will look magical

In the absence of lanterns, you can decorate the area with ordinary candles placed in jars

You can make paper garlands yourself

Flower decoration looks gorgeous

Do not forget about the neat bouquets on the table.

Flowers in hanging bottles look creative and interesting

Ordinary ribbons bought in hardware stores will decorate a festive gazebo

Balls on the ground will brighten the lawn

Photo gallery: photo zones for holiday shots

Children will love taking pictures with a rainbow background

The inscription "happy birthday" will help to leave memorable pictures about the holiday

Balloons and flags - what you need for baby photos

The design in certain colors looks very stylish

Photos in hanging frames will be very interesting

Video: DIY paper decorations

Video: how to make flowers from balloons for modeling

Menu for the holiday

Birthday in the country has its own peculiarity - holiday dishes can be cooked on the grill or barbecue. Firstly, it is tasty, and secondly, it is interesting: for many, this process is a lot of pleasure, even more than the food itself.

For some, cooking on the grill is the main entertainment of the holiday.

Pork shashlik

When buying meat, you should count on 400-500 g for each guest. For every kilogram of meat you will need:

• onions - 2 pcs.;
• cilantro - a small bunch;
• mineral water - 0.5 l;
• salt - 1 tsp;
• spices to taste.

Meat marinating method:

1. Rinse the meat and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Cut into cubes about 4-5 cm in size.
3. Chop the onion into rings, chop the cilantro.
4. Fold the meat, onions and herbs in a container, mix.
5. Pour the mineral water and gently mash the contents with your hands.
6. Put the kebab to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

The meat must be marinated at least overnight in the refrigerator

Shashlik should be fried on hot coals until tender, turning over 2 times for the entire time.

When serving, sprinkle the skewers with pickled onions and herbs

Salmon steak

Ingredients:

• pieces of salmon 3 cm wide at the rate of 1-2 for each guest;
• olive oil;
• lemon;
• salt, pepper, spices (thyme, dill, basil).

Pickling method:

1. Each piece of fish is oiled and sprinkled with lemon juice.
2. Salted, pepper and seasoned with spices in moderation.
3. The fish is left to marinate for 20-30 minutes.
4. Then, in one layer, the steaks are laid out on a wire rack and fried on hot coals for about 10-15 minutes, often turning over.

Salmon steak should be cooked on the wire rack for 20 minutes

Mushroom kebab

A very simple and quick, but very tasty dish for grilling. For him you will need:

• champignons at the rate of 200 g per person;
• sour cream with a fat content of 20% - 200 g for each kilogram of mushrooms;
• salt - 1 tsp. for 1 kg;
• pepper, spices to taste.

Cooking method:

1. Rinse the mushrooms well and dry on a paper towel.
2. Season with salt, pepper and sour cream.
3. Good, but stir gently.
4. Leave to marinate for 1–2 hours in the refrigerator.
5. Skewer and fry on hot coals for 15–20 minutes.
6. Serve with garlic or mushroom sauce.

Grilled champignons - a very simple but delicious dish

Video: champignons on the grill

Potatoes with bacon

Ingredients:

• potatoes at the rate of 1 pc. for each guest;
• lard (bacon, brisket) - 300 g for each kg of potatoes;
• salt pepper;
• greens.

Cooking method:

1. Wash, peel and cut the potatoes into 5 mm thick pieces;
2. Cut the bacon into thin slices (1-2 mm), half the size of potatoes;
3. Alternately string pieces of potatoes and bacon on skewers, leaving no space between them;
4. Fry on hot coals for 20-30 minutes.

There should be no gaps between pieces of potatoes and lard

Ajapsandal

An incredibly tasty Caucasian dish. Due to grilling, vegetables acquire an extraordinary taste.

Ingredients for a platter for 5-6 people:

• eggplant - 3 pcs.;
• tomatoes - 4 pcs.;
• bulgarian pepper - 3 pcs.;
• champignons - 10 pieces;
• onions - 2 pcs.;
• garlic - 2 cloves;
• cilantro - 1 bunch;
• vegetable oil;
• vinegar;
• salt, spices.

Ajapsandal vegetables are fried on skewers

Cooking method:

1. Wash vegetables, peel onions.
2. We string vegetables on skewers and fry on hot coals until tender (20-25 minutes).
3. Place the finished vegetables and mushrooms in cold salted water to peel them off.
4. Then grind (the size of the pieces is optional) and mix.
5. Add chopped garlic and cilantro.
6. Season with oil, vinegar and spices to taste.

Ajapsandal vegetables get a special taste due to charcoal cooking

Photo gallery: festive table decoration in the country

Greens and colored vegetables will become a real decoration of the festive table

Vegetables for the festive table can be beautifully laid

A festive table will not do without beautifully laid seasonal fruits

Chilled mojito is easy to prepare yourself by adding lemon wedges and mint to the mineral water

It is better to stock up on several types of alcohol in order to guess the preferences of each guest

A separate table should be set for children.

While waiting for hot meals, light snacks, such as canapes, are useful.

Children will be happy if a sweet table is prepared for them separately

It's better to make natural juices for children

Lemonade with seasonal berries and mint refreshes perfectly in the heat

Fun for a country birthday

Adult game options:

• outdoor games. These include volleyball, badminton, frisbee, skittles, beach soccer;
• forfeits. You can buy a ready-made set, or you can come up with tasks yourself;
• limbo. To perform this dance competition, two assistants must hold a stick at a height of 1.5 meters, under which everyone in turn passes to the groovy music. For each next round, the stick is lowered 10 cm;
• make-up and dressing up. Invite guests to draw a make-up that can be applied not only to the face, but also to other parts of the body. If you support a certain theme for everyone, thereby creating a fabulous atmosphere at the holiday. In addition to special body paints, it will be useful to use additional attributes: hats, Indian feathers, masquerade glasses, fairy magic wands, Hawaiian beads, etc.;

• relay races. Team games are especially charged with excitement and fun. While in nature, you can use any available means to complicate the usual relay race:

  • buckets for transferring water, for example, in the palms from one to another;
  • potatoes to be delivered to the finish line in a spoon;
  • a big ball, sitting on which you need to jump to the goal;
  • slices of watermelon, melon and other fruits that must be eaten at speed, etc.;
• prize balls. The balloons (selectively or all) hide leaves with the name of the prize, which can be used as small trinkets: key chains, candies, notebooks, pens, etc.

Photo gallery: entertainment in the country

There are always those who want to play volleyball

Pulling a phantom with a task and completing it is a very exciting game for all guests

During the limbo competition, the stick goes down lower and lower to complicate the task

Dressing up and body art will be great fun for adults and children

For the relay, you can use the task of eating watermelons for speed

To play prize balls, you need to hit the selected ball with a dart with a sharp end in order to burst it

Entertainment for children:

• encrypted letter. You can encrypt the text using Morse code. After reading the message, children will be able to identify the location of, for example, water pistols for later play;
• rope maze. By pulling bright ropes or ribbons between trees, you can create a maze that children will have to go through for a while;
• water relay. Children are divided into teams and line up. Each child has an empty glass, but at the beginning of the row there is a plastic bottle filled with water, at the end - empty. The first one pours water from a bottle into a glass and pours it into a nearby container, etc. The latter pours everything that remains in the glass into the bottle. The game continues until the first bottle is empty. At the end, the contents of the bottles are compared.

Photo gallery: children's entertainment

Put the Morse code transcript, paper and a pen in a mysterious letter for ease of solving

Playing a maze of ribbons or ropes will be interesting for children, especially boys

The game with overflowing water takes place at speed, so it is unlikely that children will be able to transfer a large amount of it

With the proper organization of the holiday, the birthday in the country will become unforgettable not only for the birthday person, but also for the guests. The main thing is to draw up a menu in advance, organize entertainment and take into account all the nuances.