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BBQ Tablescape Inspiration + Essentials with a Patriotic Vibe

You can’t let this summer pass without hosting a BBQ party! And with the patriotic spirit in the air from Memorial Day to the 4th of July, an Americana-inspired BBQ would be just the thing. There’s an incredible array of red, white, and blue decor and table setting items available everywhere at this time. Plus you can repurpose these for different themes (nautical, retro, holiday) through other seasons of the year. So, from BBQ tablescape examples we love to our picks for outdoor entertaining essentials, get ready to catch the summer BBQ fever now!

6 Americana-style BBQ Tablescape Examples

The country charm and patriotic touches of these table settings make them so easy to love! Grab ideas here for your own BBQ tablescapes for all your summer gatherings.

We noted several common elements in these 6 tables that you can easily recreate for that same inviting look. Checkered tablecloths (1, 4) immediately set an inviting country-home vibe. As do fresh fruits (1) and casual, cheerful floral arrangements (2-6) that also contribute to the striking color scheme.

Added warmth and appeal come courtesy of Americana elements, like retro Coca-Cola bottles (2) and Western bandanas (4), as well as natural materials such as woven placemats, chargers, and baskets (2, 4, 6).

Nods to the stars and stripes can be added via napkins (1), a centerpiece tray (3), coasters (4), or a star-spangled scarf (6). While mixing and matching red, white, and blue plate ware, glasses, cutlery, a woven table runner (5) or an outdoor area rug (6) sets that unmistakable patriotic air for your table.

Credits: 1 – Must Have Mom / 2 – Bird’s Party / 3 – Must Love Home / 4 – Kathe with an E / 5 – Candlelight Supper / 6 – Pier1

10 Entertaining Essentials for a Patriotic BBQ

Now, to choose the basic table elements you will need to set your BBQ tablescape in Americana style.