Olympics-Themed Snacks & Food for a Party
Jul 29, 2024 Updated Jan 11, 2026
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Table of Contents
- What Are the Colors of the Olympic Rings?
- Olympic Rings Charcuterie Board Ingredients
- Olympic Rings Cheese Board Substitutions
- Olympics Rings Cheese Board Step-by-Step Instructions
- Olympic-Themed Charcuterie: Video Tutorial
- Olympic Rings Cheese Board Directions
- Olympics Gold Medal Cheese Plates
- Olympic-Themed Cocktail
- How To Make an Olympic-Themed Cocktail: Video Tutorial
- More Olympics-Themed Snack Ideas
- Team USA-Themed Olympics Party Food
- FAQs
- Show Me Your Winning Creations!
- Olympic Rings Charcuterie Board Recipe
- SHOP THIS POST
I love an Olympics watch party! The only thing more exciting to me than all the incredible athletic performances is the delicious Olympics-themed food. You know I’m always in it for the snacks!
So in honor of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, I’m sharing my favorite Olympic-themed snacks, appetizers, desserts, and boards — perfect for opening ceremonies, gold-medal moments, or a full-blown Olympics-themed party at home.
You can’t go wrong with torches and gold medals, but my favorite theme to play with is the Olympic Rings. They’re the most iconic symbol of the Games, and they translate beautifully into food—especially party boards. Below you’ll find a mix of my own recipes plus a few ideas inspired by fellow creators I love.
That said, if you’re more focused on cheering on Team USA, you can also make any of my 4th of July America-themed boards, like my Red, White, & Burrata Board, Proud to Brie an American Board, or American Flag Candy Board.
What Are the Colors of the Olympic Rings?
The Olympic Ring colors are blue, black, red, yellow, and green.
The official order of the rings is:
- Top row: blue, black, red (left to right)
- Bottom row: yellow, green (left to right)
The colors represent the flags of all competing countries, and the rings symbolize the coming together of the five continents, which makes them especially fun to recreate with Olympics-themed food.
Olympic Rings Charcuterie Board Ingredients
If you’re looking for food for an Olympics party that’s both impressive and easy, this Olympic rings charcuterie board is always a crowd-pleaser. It works as a centerpiece and a snack board.
Produce (Olympic Ring Colors)
- Blue: Blueberries
- Black: Blackberries (or dark grapes or black olives)
- Red: Raspberries (or strawberries, grape tomatoes, or Sweety Drops)
- Yellow: Diced mango (or orange segments or dried apricots)
- Green: Diced kiwi (or green grapes or green olives)
Cheese
- Havarti, sliced
- Manchego, sliced
- Goat Cheese
Carbs & More
- Valley Lahvosh Sea Salt Mini Crackers
- La Panzanella Mini Croccatini Crackers
- Yogurt-covered pretzels
- Marcona almonds
- Letter cookies (optional)
Olympic Rings Cheese Board Substitutions
Vegan
Gluten-free
- Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers
- Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Crisps
- Good Thins Corn Snacks
Olympics Rings Cheese Board Step-by-Step Instructions
- Place ramekins in the shape of the Olympic Rings.
- Fill ramekins with fruit.
- Add cheeses around the ramekins.
- Finish with crackers, pretzels, and nuts.
Olympic-Themed Charcuterie: Video Tutorial
Olympic Rings Cheese Board Directions
- Place 5 equal-sized ramekins in the center of the board, mimicking the shape of the Olympic Rings.
- Add the blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, mangoes, and kiwis in separate bowls, following the order of the Olympic Rings colors.
- Place the Manchego and Havarti in several separate piles on the board. Add the goat cheese.
- Add the crackers and flatbreads in several separate piles between the cheeses. Fill in the empty spaces with the pretzels and almonds. Add “TEAM USA” letter cookies on top of the cheese, if using.
Olympics Gold Medal Cheese Plates
If you want something playful and artsy, there are so many ways to create a gold medal cheese plate. They are more food art than full charcuterie boards, and an amazing addition to an Olympics-themed party spread.
OPTION 1
- Trader Joe’s School House Letter Cookies
- Sour Tape
- Gummy Life Savers
- Brie
Place the brie in the bottom-center of the board (board should be oriented vertically), then use the sour tape to create the lanyard. Place the Life Savers on the Brie in the shape and order of the Olympic Rings. Use the cookies to spell out “Milan 2026” and/or “Go USA.”
Pro tip: If you want to make this a completely sweet version, trade out the Brie for a large sugar cookie instead.
OPTION 2
- Trader Joe’s School House Letter Cookies
- Sour Tape
- Veggie Olympic Rings
- Brie
I swapped out the Life Savers Olympic Rings for more savory items. I used bell peppers for the red, green, and yellow rings. Eggplant for the black ring and cheddar cheese with food dye spray for the blue ring. I used two sizes of round cookie cutters to make the rings.
Place the brie in the bottom-center of the board (board should be oriented vertically), then use the sour tape to create the lanyard. Place the veggie rings above the brie in the shape and order of the Olympic Rings. Use the cookies to spell out “Olympics 2026.”
Pro tip: To make this even more savory, you can always swap out the cookie letters for provolone letters, using slices of provolone and letter cookie cutters to create words.
Olympic-Themed Cocktail
This cocktail is one of my favorite Olympic-themed snacks — because yes, cocktails count. I can’t take full credit for this adorable cocktail; I saw it on Pinterest and had to recreate it!
- I had to use 2 different packs of gummy lifesavers to make the 5 colors of the Olympic Rings: the black is made using edible spray paint, and the blue from mushing 2 half-blue rings together. (If that’s too much effort, just use 5 different colored rings and people probably won’t notice.)
- Place the 5 rings in color order at the bottom of each coupe glass, then pour over your favorite Cava, Prosecco, or Champagne, and enjoy! Not a bubbly fan? Feel free to make it a vodka soda or a gin and tonic instead.
- Not into alcohol? Make a mocktail or non-alcoholic version with sparkling water, sparkling cider, or Sprite.
How To Make an Olympic-Themed Cocktail: Video Tutorial
More Olympics-Themed Snack Ideas
Here are some of my other favorite ideas inspired by the Olympic Torch, Olympic Rings, or gold medals:
Olympic Torch Cupcakes
Olympic Torch Candy Board
Olympic Torch Cheetos
PC: livingwellspendingless.com
Olympic Rings Fruit Platter
Create rings out of your favorite fruits! Here are some color-coordinated swap suggestions:
- Blue: blueberries, plums
- Black: blackberries, black cherries, dark purple grapes
- Red: Raspberries, strawberries, watermelon, pomegranate seeds
- Yellow: Mango, pineapple, banana, cantaloupe
- Green: kiwis, green apple, green grapes
PC: thekitchn.com
Olympic Rings Sheet Cake, Brownies, or Rice Krispies
Re-create the Olympic Rings with M&Ms or Skittles on top of a white frosted background.
PC: smartschoolhouse.com, tasteofhome.com
Olympic Rings Cupcakes
Top each cupcake with M&Ms, Skittles, Froot Loops, or small pieces of fruit in each color to represent the rings.
PC: littlefamilyfun.com, sweetandsimpleliving.com
Olympic Rings Chips and Dips
I’m continually impressed by my friend The Baker Mama’s creativity (@thebakermama!). The use of beans, salsas, queso, and guac is an ingenious, savory way to celebrate the games.
Olympic Rings Breakfast Board
Also inspired by @thebakermama, use round breakfast foods like bagels, doughnuts, mini waffles, and/or silver dollar pancakes to emulate the rings and include bowls of fruit, doughnut frosting, or food-dyed cream cheese in the center to create an image of the rings.
Olympic Gold Medal Cookies
PC: Real Simple
PC: @dreamboardsco
Team USA-Themed Olympics Party Food
If you’re leaning patriotic, these red, white, and blue boards fit right in with your Olympic-themed food
FAQs
Blue, black, red, yellow, and green
A mix of Olympic-themed snacks, appetizers, and desserts works best — charcuterie boards, fruit platters, dips, and easy sweets are all great options.
Charcuterie boards, cheese plates, veggie trays, and dips are ideal Olympics appetizers since they’re easy to prep and serve during the games.
The 2026 Winter Olympics commence on February 6, 2026.
The 2026 Olympics are being held in Milan, Italy
They will be held in Los Angeles, CA in 2028!
At the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics, there are 16 sports:
– Alpine Skiing
– Biathlon
– Bobsleigh (Bobsled)
– Cross-Country Skiing
– Curling
– Figure Skating
– Freestyle Skiing
– Ice Hockey
– Luge
– Nordic Combined
– Short Track Speed Skating
– Skeleton
– Ski Jumping
– Ski Mountaineering
– Snowboarding
– Speed Skating
Show Me Your Winning Creations!
I hope this post inspires you to create gold medal-level Olympics snacks and treats. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the beautiful spreads and snacks you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share!
And, if you liked this recipe, please
Olympic Rings Charcuterie Board
Equipment
- 1 (17-in) cheese board
- 5 (8-oz) ramekins
Ingredients
Produce
- 8 oz Blueberries
- 8 oz Blackberries
- 8 oz Raspberries
- 8 oz Mangos cut into cubes
- 8 oz Kiwi cut into cubes
Cheese
- Manchego sliced into triangles
- Havarti sliced into squares
- Goat cheese log
Carbs & More
- La Panzanella Minii Original Croccantini Crackers
- Valley Lahvosh Bread Cracker Sea Salt Minis
- Yogurt-covered Pretzels
- Marcona Almonds
- Letter Cookies (optional)
Instructions
- Place 5 equal-sized ramekins in the center of the board, mimicking the shape of the Olympic Rings.
- Add the blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, mangoes, and kiwis in separate bowls, following the order of the Olympic Rings colors.
- Place the Manchego and Havarti in several separate piles on the board. Add the goat cheese.
- Add the crackers and flatbreads in several separate piles between the cheeses.
- Fill in the empty spaces with the pretzels and almonds. Add “TEAM USA” letter cookies on top of the cheese, if using.
