37 Fun Bonfire Food Ideas and Party Snacks for a Memorable Night
Fun bonfire food ideas and campfire snacks! Hosting a memorable bonfire party is so easy when you add these amazing appetizers, snacks, and desserts to your bonfire menu.
Sitting around a bonfire with friends or family is just so relaxing and fun.
And you know what makes it even better? The snacks!
Sure, you can just plan to have s’mores …
… but everyone will appreciate it if you also set out a few other foods too.
Depending on the guest list and time of the party, you might consider an easy main dish as well.
I put together a list of the best bonfire food ideas so you have tons of inspiration and recipes to choose from!
These fun bonfire party foods include easy crockpot appetizers and main dishes, and simple snacks and desserts.
So whether you’re hosting the bonfire party or invited to one, I hope you feel extra inspired by these ideas.
Let’s check ‘em out!
(🔥 Looking for more fun foods to entertain with? Try these easy fall dips, fun movie night snacks, simple crockpot party foods, and unique appetizers on a stick.
Bonfire Party Food Ideas
Baked Chili Cheese Dogs
Baked chili cheese dogs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! When you bake chili dogs in the oven, magic happens—they taste warm, fresh, and extra delicious.
Everyone will love customizing their chili cheese dogs with their own favorite toppings, and you’ll love how easy it was to put together!
S'mores Charcuterie Board
This Campfire Charcuterie Dessert Board is a great way for everyone to enjoy a variety of delicious and flavorful treats while enjoying the outdoors.
Snack platters and boards just make any event feel like a celebration.
Campfire Nachos
Campfire Nachos are so easy to make, quite tasty, and totally customizable for your tastes!
Top them with your favorite nacho toppings, or even leftover grilled meat.
S'mores Dessert Nachos
S’mores Nachos are the best! All that melted chocolate and gooey marshmallow combined with graham crackers are just the best camping dessert ever.
And you can easily whip up a whole batch of s’mores for a group with this fun recipe.
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is just as creamy, cheesy, and delicious as the baked version, but even easier.
Made with juicy shredded chicken, creamy ranch dressing, hot sauce, and loads of cheese, you can enjoy this easily transportable appetizer anywhere.
Campfire Cones
Campfire Cones are a great alternative to the messy s'mores!
Stuffed with chocolate, marshmallows, strawberries, bananas, and anything else you have on hand.
Apple Pie Spice Campfire Donuts
These Apple Pie Spice Campfire Donuts are perfect to enjoy with a cup of cider around a campfire or bonfire on cool days.
You can cook them on a stove top, over the campfire, or on the grill. You just need to be able to get your oil hot enough.
Easy Crockpot Chili
Crock-Pot Chili is a very easy recipe to put together and it has very common ingredients.
It’s a budget-friendly way to feed a crowd, and almost everyone likes chili!
Caramel Apple Nachos
Caramel Apple Nachos are the perfect fall dessert or party snack!
Sliced apples, drizzled with marshmallow and caramel and topped with chocolate chips, sprinkles, caramel bits and whatever else you can dream up.
Cast Iron Skillet Popcorn
Cast Iron Skillet Popcorn is the perfect way to make popcorn on the bonfire.
Infinitely better than microwaved popcorn, you can even set out fun toppings or mix-ins so everyone can make it their own.
No Bake S'mores Cheesecake
With all the flavor of your favorite bonfire treat, No Bake S'mores Cheesecake is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert.
With creamy, gooey marshmallow cheesecake adorned with rich, decadent chocolate ganache in a classic graham cracker crust, it's equal party easy and delicious.
3 Ingredient Crock Pot Chili Cheese Dip
Want the perfect bonfire appetizer that is super simple to whip up?
Then you need to make this Chili Cheese Dip! Minimal ingredients, fast and super cheesy and delicious!
Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Kabobs
Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Kabobs are made on skewers, really giving that camping cookout feel.
Use storebought chocolate donut holes rather than baking your own cake pops, and you’ll have them assembled in minutes!
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili
Inspired by the flavors of buffalo chicken wings, this delicious meal is a fun change up from traditional chili!
You can set out different toppings, and have spark everyone's taste buds with a little spice to balance the sweet smores.
Halloween Puppy Chow
Halloween Puppy Chow combines colorful candy corn with crunchy Chex cereal, chocolate chips, and peanut butter for a festive and flavorful treat the whole family will love!
8 Layer Taco Dip
This Layered Taco Dip is a Tex-Mex favorite for a reason, and it's sure to be the star of the bonfire party.
Bursting with 8 layers of zesty goodness, this dip is a fiesta in every bite, and it’s serious SO easy!
Cheeseburger Sliders
Caramelized onions and melty cheese atop a toasty bun are the epitome of deliciousness.
Even the picky eaters can get behind this recipe!
Crockpot Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Slow cooker Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate is like a Reese’s cup in a glass!
It’s a decadent treat that’s perfect for warming up a crowd on a cold and chilly day.
Slow Cooker Pizza Dip
Simple and filled with delicious flavor, Slow Cooker Pizza Dip is sure to be a hit.
With only ten ingredients and a dump-and-go prep, you simply can’t go wrong!
Easy S'mores Snack Mix
S’mores Snack Mix is a fun and delicious treat that the whole family will love!
Made with Golden Grahams cereal, mini marshmallows, chocolate bars, and crunchy chocolate-covered pretzels, you have the perfect snack at the ready.
Walking Tacos
Easy to prep and totally portable, walking tacos are a creative take on traditional tacos
Using seasoned ground beef mixed into bags of corn chips or tortilla chips, and all the taco fixings, guests will love snacking on these throughout the night.
S'mores Dip
Instead of making individual s’mores, make a delicious S’mores dip in a cast iron skillet over your campfire.
Everyone can Dip graham crackers, cookies, pretzels, etc in. It’s SO good!
Pigs in a Blanket
Pigs in a Blanket are a classic party snack made with cocktail wieners wrapped in crescent dough, then baked to golden brown perfection.
They’re an easy and crowd-pleasing appetizer that can be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip is easy, cheesy, and a guaranteed crowd favorite.
It’s almost completely foolproof, plus it stays warm in the slow cooker for the perfect dipping!
Slow Cooker BBQ Hawaiian Roll Chicken Sliders
Slow cooker BBQ Hawaiian Roll Chicken Sliders are the ultimate delicious bite!
The combination of sweet BBQ sauce mixed with pineapple on a sweet Hawaiian roll makes these sliders the perfect snack.
Homemade Caramel Corn
This easy, homemade Caramel Corn is a must-make recipe every Fall and Halloween season.
It’s crunchy, sweet and completely irresistible - perfect for a cozy movie night!
Bonfire Pizza
Totally customizable, this easy Campfire Pizza is cooked in a cast iron pan over a fire, creating an easy and delicious pizza that smells and tastes amazing.
Storebought dough and your favorite toppings are all that’s needed!
Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip
Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip is a mouthwatering crowd pleasing dip made with cream cheese, jalapeno peppers, and plenty of seasonings.
This tasty warm dip is perfectly creamy with a bit of a spicy jalapeno bite.
Banana Boat Dessert
Banana Boats are one of the easiest desserts to add to your cookouts or campfires!
Full of ooey gooey marshmallow, chocolate, and banana, you can cook them on the BBQ or campfire for a fun and versatile dessert.
Easy Italian Pinwheels
Italian Pinwheels are the perfect savory quick and easy appetizer.
Layered with a creamy, flavorful cream cheese spread, crisp lettuce, buttery provolone cheese and all of the favorite Italian meats - ham, salami and pepperoni.
Crockpot Creamy Green Chicken Chili
Whip up a batch of this super easy and cheap Crockpot Creamy Green Chicken Chili on chilly nights.
It's made with mostly pantry staples you might already have on hand!
Nutella S'mores Bars
Nutella S’mores Bars are everybody’s favorite bonfire treat in an ooey, gooey, decadent, and delicious bar.
Make a batch and watch them disappear before your eyes.
Corndog Bites
People of all ages will love snacking on these tasty Corn Dog Bites!
Make them in advance and bring them out for easy bonfire appetizers.
Maple Bacon Popcorn
Maple Bacon Popcorn is a sweet and savory snack featuring freshly popped popcorn drizzled with a buttery maple syrup mixture and topped with crispy, candied bacon pieces.
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes are a super easy, cheap, and tasty way to feed a crowd.
Everyone loves them and they stay warm in the slow cooker so everyone can go back for more.
Charcuterie Board
This board combines all the best flavors of fall (think pumpkin, apple, and cinnamon) with classic charcuterie board meats and cheeses.
It’s the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer, and you can easily customize it for your favorite ingredients.
Slow Cooker Candied Kielbasa
Four-ingredient Slow Cooker Candied Kielbasa sausage is the perfect easy appetizer for a crowd. It’s sweet, budget-friendly, and just plain delicious.
Ready to try out some new bonfire party foods?
I hope this list of fun bonfire food ideas has given you lots of inspiration for recipes to make for your next campfire party.
From dips and appetizers, to easy main dishes and desserts, you can use these ideas to round out your menu nicely.
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