The Best Locally Grown Baby Shower Invites and Party Ideas
Locally grown baby showers are trending right now, but what are they and how do you host the ultimate one? From decor to locally grown baby shower invites, we’re here to help you plan the baby shower of your (or your loved one’s) dreams.
Discover our favorite ideas for this super cute baby shower theme, along with some of our most-loved invitations that match perfectly.
What Is a Locally Grown Baby Shower Theme?
A locally grown baby shower is a party themed around all things homegrown, farmers market, and locally sourced — think fruit, veggies, produce, and flowers. It’s an adorable baby shower theme for baby boys and baby girls, and one of the most popular gender neutral baby shower ideas out there at the moment.
Locally grown or farmers market baby showers take inspiration from produce and the local area, and often feature elements of markets that we all adore — like scallop-edged market stalls, baskets of fresh veggies, and bouquets of beautiful blooms. It’s a trend that can lean boho and rustic, or more luxe and aspirational if you prefer.
12 Locally Grown and Farm to Table Baby Shower Ideas
Ready to start planning a gorgeous market-inspired baby shower? Here are our go-to baby shower ideas, activities, and menu ideas to help you plan a dreamy locally grown baby shower.
1. Create Your Own Mini Market
A farmers market is central to this theme, and if you can recreate your own at home (or in your backyard), then even better. Decorate your party venue so it feels like a buzzing market, with stands, freshly-baked goods, and a relaxing playlist.
You could even set up your own farmers market stand as part of a garden party, and invite guests to stop by to sample some delicious local produce or pick up some lovingly made crafts from an older sibling.
2. Use Gingham Party Decor and Tableware
Gingham and markets go together hand-in-hand. We love adding this classic pattern to locally grown baby showers through decor like tablecloths, napkins, or place cards. Select an on-theme muted green or natural tone, stick with a traditional red, or add in a soft pink, blue, or purple according to your guest of honor’s favorite colors.
3. Hang a Locally Grown Baby Shower Banner
For a fun baby shower decoration, hang up a “locally grown” banner or welcome sign. Choose from a store-bought or a handmade fabric version for something that lasts, or DIY a design using a tool like Canva and have it made at your local print shop.
4. Put up a Neutral-Toned Balloon Arch
Balloon arches are always popular for events, and the ideal way to bring this into the farmers market trend is by opting for a neutral color palette. Add balloons in shades of off-white, earthy, and green tones — with metallic color balloons to add interest if you like.
5. Choose Local and Seasonal Floral Arrangements
Choose local, seasonal flowers or wildflowers for your party decor or gifting — not only is this more affordable, but it matches the locally grown theme perfectly. Explore seasonal flowers to find the right blooms according to the time of year you’re in.
6. Add Mason Jars as Decor
Mason jars are a well-known party prop for boho or rustic parties, but they’re great for a locally grown baby shower too. Add string lighting inside your jars to create cozy tablescapes, fill them with beautiful wildflowers, use them to hold party essentials like straws and cutlery, or fill them with candy to use as party favors.
7. Host a Flower-Arranging Workshop
Add even more flowers to your celebration with a mini flower-arranging workshop. Ask an expert to come in and lead the session so the parent(s)-to-be (and you!) can relax and enjoy the moment. Don’t fancy flower arranging? Try something a different hands-on activity instead — like cookie decorating, painting, or scrapbooking.
8. Create Fruit and Veggie Bunting
For a homegrown baby shower theme, we love the idea of hanging up some fruit- and veggie-themed bunting or banners. Make your own bunting with mini prints, or buy some ready-made at the store for an easy way to add plenty of produce to your party environment.
9. Serve a Delicious Farm to Table Menu
Celebrate all the incredible local food in your area with a menu inspired by it. Take a look at farm to table menu ideas if you’re planning a dinner or casual lunch, or for a more relaxed event, you could serve fresh fruit and veggie cups as snacks.
10. Play Themed Baby Shower Games
Planning some party games or a diaper raffle? Make them even more fun with a theme! A great place to look for baby shower games is Etsy, and there are plenty of locally grown baby shower games available on their marketplace. These are often digital downloads, so you can print them and hand them out to party guests on the day.
11. Bring and Share Recipes
A lovely way to honor the mom-to-be (or parent(s)-to-be) is to put together your own recipe book filled with delicious, hearty, home-cooked meal ideas that they can enjoy as a family. Ask everyone to bring along a favorite recipe to the event, or collect them beforehand and surprise the guest of honor with a printed or digital recipe book as a DIY baby shower gift.
12. Give Themed Party Favors
Continue the theme with baby shower favors that feel perfectly at home at a farmers market. Hand out a basket of mini goodies like jams, chutneys, bread, or cookies; wildflower seed packets; a locally-made candle; or a pack of cute fruit or veggie stickers.
6 Adorable Locally Grown Baby Shower Invites
This theme deserves invites that are just as sweet and wholesome to match, and luckily we have a great collection of farmers market baby shower invitation templates to choose from.
Turn our digital invitations into personalized baby shower invites by changing the fonts, colors, layout, and baby shower invite wording. You can even choose a birthday party invite and turn it into a baby shower invitation just by changing a few words. It’s like having your own custom invitations without the expensive price tag.
Whether you’re looking for a veggie-themed invite for a little sprout or a watercolor invitation inspired by market days, there’s something in our collection to suit every parent-to-be.
1. Locally Grown Baby Shower Invitation
Design: frau brandt
Celebrate all things homegrown with this sweet produce-inspired baby shower invite. It’s available in three lovely color options that complement the theme perfectly.
2. Grown With Love Baby Shower Invitation
Design: Lottie Aldarwish
Put the focus on gardening and growing with this garden shed-inspired baby shower invite. We love the illustration style and earthy color palettes!
3. Little Tomato Baby Shower Invitation
Design: Kid Collective
There’s a little tomato on the way, and we want everyone to know! Use this tomato-themed baby shower invite to spread the word about your locally grown baby shower.
4. Peas in a Pod Baby Shower Invitation
Design: Design Swift
If you’re planning a twin baby shower, this peas in a pod baby shower invitation is our favorite choice. It’s a lovely way to honor the special relationship they’ll have and celebrate the locally grown theme.
5. Wildflowers Arch Baby Shower Invitation
Design: Alethea and Ruth
Want something a little more floral? This wildflower baby shower invitation is an ideal match, with its delicate illustration and elegant lettering.
6. Cute Gingham Baby Shower Invitation
Design: Ashley Ottinger
Add some pattern to your baby shower invites with this sweet gingham party invite design. Choose from five pre-selected color palettes, or ask our designers to whip up an invite in the same colors as your party theme.
Celebrate a Sweet Little Sprout with a Farmers Market-Inspired Baby Shower
There’s a little one on the way, and their parent(s) will see just how loved they are already with an adorable locally grown baby shower party. Use this guide to plan and host an amazing event filled with all those things we love about farmers markets and local produce.
Tell everyone all about your plans with one of our locally grown baby shower invitations. Select from a handful of gorgeous invites all designed with this adorable theme in mind.
