While other party stores have closed their doors, Capt. Party is here to stay. Roanoke's go-to party store since 1991.

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Glossy red and white balloons floating against a black background

A Roanoke party store, in the same family since 1991

Capt. Party isn't a franchise or a chain. It's a family business on Franklin Road that has been helping families across the Roanoke Valley celebrate since the doors opened.

Capt. Party logo, a pirate captain with the motto Work Like a Captain, Party Like a Pirate

Work like a Captain… Party like a Pirate

Our story

We opened our doors in 1991, and the same family has run the store ever since. We're a stand-alone business, which means the people deciding what goes on our shelves are the same people you'll meet at the counter.

Over the years the store has grown to carry a big, varied selection. Balloons, solid-color tableware, themed party supplies, gift wrap, greeting cards, costume accessories, catering supplies, baking and to-go packaging, plus our own sign and print shop. If you're planning anything from a toddler's birthday to a company picnic, there's a good chance much of what you need is in one building.

Plenty of party stores have closed in the last few years. We're still here, and we plan to stay.

Opened
1991
the year we opened
Family
1
family, since day one
Departments
8
departments, one building

Why people keep coming back

Three things customers tell us again and again.

  • A big balloon selection

    A wide selection of mylar and latex balloons for birthdays, holidays and just because. Stop in to see what's in stock.

    See our balloons
  • Colors to match your theme

    Solid-color plates, cups, napkins, cutlery and table covers in many colors, so matching your theme is easy.

    Browse tableware
  • People who help

    Our crew knows the store and will walk you to what you need. Need a banner or shirts with a name on them? The sign shop is right here.

    Visit the sign shop
Stack of white window bakery boxes filled with treats
Row of stainless steel chafing dishes on a buffet line

Now stocking catering and baking supplies

When The Cook's Nook closed, we took on much of its catering and baking inventory. That means things like cake boxes, cake boards, to-go containers, chafing fuel and aluminum pans are now on our shelves, right down the road from where Cook's Nook customers used to shop.

Shop local, plan less

Big-box stores carry a shelf of party goods. We carry a whole store of them, and we're happy to help you plan. Customers drive in from all over the Roanoke Valley because it saves them stops.

  • Salem
  • Vinton
  • Cave Spring
  • Botetourt County
  • Smith Mountain Lake
See every department

“If you are having a party, don't miss this place, I found everything we needed for a company event and even color coordinated it with their multi choices of everything in every color. Prices reasonable, friendly staff. A++”

Wayne L. Google review

Come visit us

3619 Franklin Road SW, Roanoke. Open Monday to Saturday, a few minutes from downtown.

Store hours

Open now · until 6:00pm

Capt. Party weekly hours
Monday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday Closed

Questions before you come in? Our contact page has every way to reach us.

Ready to start planning?

Call the crew with your date, colors and headcount, or browse the departments to see what's on the shelves.