Backyard theater

[scalebowler]

Been setting up what I call my "home drive-in" outside during the summer for the past 3 year and thought you guys would like to see a few pictures. Project started with two drive-in speakers that I got from the drive-in and every year I kept adding more and more to complete the drive-in experience. Now have a concession stand with a popcorn machine and warmer, hot dog roller (just a small home version) a coffee hot plate that I use for hot chocolate, and a premix fountain machine.

Anyone else on here do the backyard theater thing? It's a lot of fun

[Ross]

Nice setup.  Look like fun.  I have been thinking about doing one.

[Creighton]

Hey SB,
You have nailed that. Very very cool. Lot of hard work has paid off. Want to do the same just no time. Owe you an email. Will do that when get back home.
Creighton

[HowDueYouDue]

Awesome setup. Congrats

[scalebowler]

Thanks guys! It's been a lot of work putting it together. Still need to rebuild the screen support to make it stand up better in the wind. Right now it's just a wooden base that holds the screen with a single pole going up the middle and when the wind blows too hard it turns into a sail and topples over. I also need to find a cup dispenser and something to hold the lids. Having a hard time keeping the sleeve of cups on the counter when there's a breeze since they are foam.

[Jared]

great set up enjoy

[sc1101]

That is awesome. What a great idea with the popcorn. I'm planning a party in a few weeks and renting one of the inflatable ones. Thanks to a members recent post on here. Have a great time.

[scalebowler]

That is awesome. What a great idea with the popcorn. I'm planning a party in a few weeks and renting one of the inflatable ones. Thanks to a members recent post on here. Have a great time.

Thanks. I've been trying over the years to buy the same or similar equipment that the I-70 drive-in in Kansas City has and they have a warmer similar to that in the concession stand. I found that one on ebay while trying to find another model and I liked the light up sign so I got it. It's one of the best things I've added to the setup. It's big enough to hold a couple boxes of pizza (we have had two of those pizza hut big dinner boxes on it one night). Also like how it has a seperate light and heating element switch so I can shut the light off if it becomes too big of a bug magnet and still keep the food warm.