Get the Best Hats for Your Hat Bar Event or Party.
Contact us with details about your next hat bar event. Our top sales team members will help guide you to the right hats and set up.
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Meet the Hat Bar Team at American Hat Makers
Our amazing and knowledgeable sales team, on the other end of our phones, helps you curate the best collection for your hat bar.
Rodrigo, Tasha, Cynthia, and Pablo have been with our company for a combined 20+ years and have helped hundreds of brands and owners set up successful hat bars.
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Handmade hats since 1972. Family owned usa based hats wholesale company. Second generation expert craftsmanship.
We are one of the most trusted hat companies in the USA with fast shipping times and ready to ship stock. Start your hat bar journey today!
American Hat Makers Owners, Gary & Garth Watrous
Our Hats Are Seen at Retailers Nationwide
For 5 decades, American Hat Makers has been the chosen choice in hat shops around the world. Elevate the experience by bringing a trusted brand to your hat bar event.
Hat Bar FAQS
A hat bar is an interactive styling station where guests choose a hat and customize it with trims, bands, feathers, patches, burning/branding marks, and shaping—walking out with a one-of-a-kind piece.
Pick a hat (felt, straw, or trucker), add accessories, then a stylist shapes/brands it. Some setups use fast on-site heat presses for patches, so designs come together in minutes.
Most customizations take ~45–60 minutes per brimmed hat, depending on add-ons and queue. Quick press-on patches can be done in under a minute at high-volume bars.
Pricing varies by host and materials. Expect ranges from ~$100–$150+ per custom brimmed hat, with some boutiques averaging $100–$120 and premium builds reaching $300+.
Hat bars are experiential—guests design live (shaping, bands, brands). Ready-made hats are pre-finished. Both start with quality bases; the bar adds event-ready personalization.
Yes—hat bar parties are a top experiential trend at weddings and corporate events, doubling as entertainment and a take-home favor. Traveling hat bars can set up on-site.
Felt and palm-straw are classics for cowboy/western hat bars; trucker hat bars are popular for fast, budget-friendly customization with patches.
Yes—experienced hosts use proper tools and stands, practice on scrap, wear gloves, and keep hot branding irons off surfaces to avoid fire hazards or damage.
Hat bands, leather/rope trims, feathers, pins, patches, charms, matchstick details, and custom brands—curated to fit western, boho, or bridal aesthetics.
Capacity depends on the provider and staffing; many traveling hat bars scale for small groups to large corporate activations. Ask about staffing per 10–15 guests.
Bring outfit inspo, any meaningful charms, and a budget. If you have a brand or monogram idea, share it so the stylist can prep. (Safety and brand artwork may be required.)
Let burn/brand areas cool fully, avoid crushing the brim, and store on a hook or crown-down in a cool, dry place. Light steam can refresh shape—avoid direct, prolonged heat.
We participate at trade shows and partner events, and our hats are frequently used by hat bar hosts. Boutiques can stock AHM via our wholesale program for their hat bars.
American Hat Maker hat bar hats aren't just worn here in the United States, they've been exported to China, Nepal, Australia, Germany, and Japan just to name a few. Supplying your hat bar with American Hat Makers will make your party a hit!
