Need an easy 4th of July appetizer? These charcuterie board ideas are festive, delicious, and make you look like the girl who has it all together. Trust me—your guest will freak out over these.

I’ve reached the point in life where if you show up with a charcuterie board, you automatically win. Add a red, white, and blue theme? Game over.

Whether you’re hosting this year or just need something easy to bring to the BBQ, these Fourth of July Charcuterie board ideas are SO good. You don’t need to be a food stylist or have a million fancy ingredients. You just need a big board, some festive snacks, and a little strategy.

This post is all about charcuterie board ideas for 4th of July.

Add These Charcuterie Board Ideas to Your 4th of July Menu ASAP

1. Classic Red, White & Blue Board

You literally can’t go wrong with this one. It’s simple, cute, and takes like 15 minutes to put together.

2. Dessert-Only Board

This is the one everyone’s going to obsess over. Fill it with cookies, dipped pretzels, candy, whatever you have. It looks like you tried way harder than you did, and so fun.

3. All-American Breakfast Board

If you are hosting a brunch or an early BBQ, this one is such a good idea. Mini waffles, berries, bacon.. SO easy and looks super put-together. Everyone’s going to be asking you how you came up with this.

4. Star-Spangled Fruit Board

A healthier option that still looks really festive. Use all the red, white, and blue fruits you can find and arrange them in a fun way.

5. S’mores Board

This is such a cute idea for after the fireworks. Set out all the s’mores stuff on a big board and let people build their own. It’s basically foolproof and everyone loves it.

6. Mini Caprese Skewers Board

If you want your board to feel a little more elevated, this one’s perfect. Caprese skewers are so easy to make and they look really impressive.

7. Savory Grazing Board

Not into sweets? Do a savory version with meats, cheeses, olives, and nuts. Still festive, still cute, and such a good balance to all the desserts everyone else is bringing.

8. Firecracker Snack Board (Kid-Friendly)

This is the one I would make if kids are going to be there. It’s easy for them to grab from, and you can make it fun with little toothpick “firecrackers” or themed snacks.

9. Ice Cream Toppings Board

This idea is so good if you’re doing an ice cream bar. Just line up all the toppings on a board and make it look pretty. It feels way more fun that just setting out jars and bowls.

10. American Flag. Board

If you’re the type that likes everything to be on theme, this is the one to do. Arrange fruit and cheese slices to look a flag. Pinterest-worthy but still really easy to pull off.