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Backyard BBQ Party Hosting Ideas
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Backyard BBQ Party Hosting Ideas

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Here are 10 easy entertaining tips for throwing a festive backyard barbecue. Set a backdrop for the food by creating a bandana tablecloth. See how you can repurpose your wheelbarrow into a mobile drink cooler. Set up a hotdog bar and a potato chip bar with gourmet toppings. And don't forget the games, such as cornhole. Make your next backyard part memorable with these party hosting ideas from HGTV.

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