How to Host an Amazing Fourth of July Barbecue

Nothing’s more American than a summertime barbecue. The savory aroma of smoke immediately brings back memories of fireworks, sunshine, and family fun. Dazzle everyone this Fourth of July with this gorgeous hot dog bar using a few customizable labels and cards. Our patriotic template patterns and versatile labels make it easy to keep your party organized while leaving a personal touch.

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Fun 4th of July party invitations

Start your party off right with these festive 4th of July invites. Whether you’re grilling in your backyard or at the park, these cards are a delightful way to make sure everyone knows exactly when and where they should be. You can even customize the other side with a map, a checklist of toppings, or some fun hot dog recipes.

Print this design yourself on 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ postcards for inkjet printers (8387) or for laser printers (5689).

To order custom-printed postcards, simply choose “Let Us Print For You” after customizing your design.

Organizing your barbecue

Barbecues can get messy very quickly, so it’s a good idea to keep everything neatly laid out and within reach. These hot dog bag labels are a fantastic way to add some patriotic flair while clearly marking your food for guests. For example, you can use these stickers to mark hot dogs that have vegan sausages, dogs with gluten-free buns, or ones that are extra spicy.

Print this design yourself on glossy white 2-inch round labels sold by the package (22807) or sold by the sheet (94501).

Or, click “Let Us Print for You” when you’re done customizing to order custom-printed round labels.

Arranging your hot dog toppings

With the advent of food trucks, hot dog toppings have become more and more adventurous. While classic toppings like onions and chili are easy to recognize, your guests might need a little help identifying mango habanero salsa or jalapeño cream cheese. Keep your toppings organized, and maintain an all-American theme, with these cute topping labels.

Print this design yourself on glossy white 1-1/2″-inch round labels sold by the sheet (94506) and print on either laser or inkjet printers.

Or, choose product (8293) to buy 1-1/2″ round labels by the package if you you have an inkjet printer.

Alternatively, you can click “Let Us Print for You” when you’re done customizing to order custom-printed round labels.

Finding the best hot dog condiment

Mustard? Ketchup? Maybe even mayo? We’ve all had that conversation with our friends and family about which sauce is the best. End the debate once and for all with clear squeeze bottles marked with our condiment label designs. As the party winds down, you can compare the bottles to finally prove that mustard is the best hot dog topping.

Print this design yourself on glossy white 2-1/2″-inch round labels sold by the package (22830), or by the sheet (94502)

Or, simply click “Let Us Print for You” when you’re done customizing to order custom-printed round labels.

Neat and tidy cutlery sets

Make sure your guests have all the tools they need with these prepackaged cutlery pouches. All you need are kraft paper bags, wraparound labels, and round labels to instantly fold together these brilliant sets. These patriotic stripes and blue-bordered stars can also be applied to any of our other products, so feel free to let your imagination run wild.

Print the stars and stripes designs yourself on 7-17/20″ x 1-3/4″ wraparound labels sold by the package (22838), or by the sheet (94232).

Or, you can choose “Let Us Print for You” when you’re done customizing to order custom-printed rectangle labels.

Star-spangled snacks

Sometimes, even without a design, blank labels are all you need to make an impression. These star labels can be ordered in over 20 different material types, including glossy silver foil, kraft brown paper, and glossy white paper. Stick these onto chip bags, plastic cups, or anything else with a blue background for an instantly American look.

Quickly and easily decorate for the 4th of July with blank star labels. To recreate this look, we used 2-1/4″ x 2-3/8″ blank star labels (94611) made of glossy silver foil paper.

Add some sparkle

Does your city not allow fireworks? Glow sticks can work as an enjoyable and safer replacement. Add your own flair to these Fourth of July party favor designs with fun sayings or historic quotes to entertain your guests.

Craft your own party favors with 7-17/20″ x 1-3/4″ wraparound labels sold by the package (22838), or by the sheet (94232).

Or, you can choose “Let Us Print for You” when you’re done customizing to order custom-printed rectangle labels.

What’s your favorite hot dog topping? Start a debate in the comments—we won’t judge! For more fun party ideas, follow us on Instagram, or check out our Pinterest for more Fourth of July projects and ideas.

Author: Ryan Han

If you have a question about an Avery product, there’s a good chance Ryan will know the answer. Originally hired in 2014, Ryan worked for years answering calls, responding to chats and collecting review data before he was given the opportunity to be a copywriter. With almost a decade’s worth of Avery knowledge, he now writes copy for product pages, articles, emails and wherever else a little punching up is needed. With a BA in Creative Writing from California State University, Long Beach, Ryan loves any chance he can get to tap into his more poetic side. Whether it’s a motivational quote on a planner cover or waxing lyrical about the near-mystical reflective properties of a new holographic label, Ryan has been a steadfast fan of Avery Products and Avery people. In his free time, Ryan loves to try out new skills and hobbies. He drew a webcomic for a few years, can build a computer, placed eighth once in a Tetris tournament and is trying to learn Spanish so that he can have conversations with his girlfriend’s madre.