The 82nd Academy Awards

Roll out your red carpet and get set to be a winning Academy Award Party host with our annual guide to hosting an Oscar Party!

Does Oscar Party planning have you worried? Are things "Up in the Air" as to whether you can throw a great Oscar party? Think four hours of hosting will leave you in "The Hurt Locker"? Or do you find yourself in need of "An Education" as to what to do for the "Basterds" at your Oscar party?

We have you covered "Wall*E" to "Wall*E" with cocktail, food, and decorating ideas.

And the award winning party goes to...you.

Cocktail and drink ideas

Oscar drink ideas

Hollywood and cocktails: Movies have often highlighted, and even inspired, cocktails. Our Oscar party drink ideas include libations inspired by this year's nominees and some recognizable Hollywood classics. More »

Spotlight on Manhattans

Encouraging your guests to outdress the red carpet walkers? Then offer a classy, formal drink, like the Manhattan, to suit the occasion. More »

Oscar entertaining and decorating ideas

Decorating with the stars

Great ideas to transform your room into your own version of the Kodak Theatre. More »

Oscar party pool sheet

Use our handy, printer-friendly Oscar Party Pool Sheet to get everyone involved in the evening's party. Take bets, trade sheets, and see who ends up being the Academy Awards expert at your party. Download it now!

Anti-Academy

For those of you who feel that "Love Guru" was overlooked by the Academy, then may we suggest in the spirit of your evening: the classic TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD or perhaps MORGAN'S FAIR CHILD. Real drinks, all of them -- who could make these up?

Appetizers worthy of the Academy

For those of you who would like to add some delicious finger foods to your Oscar party, we have some appealing appetizers that are enough to please even the Academy. More »