Gayer Than a Picnic Basket

Get ready for a fun-filled day that’s bursting with pride, laughs, and good vibes all around. After a wildly successful debut that nearly sold out, Gayer Than A Picnic Basket is back and gayer than ever for one fabulous afternoon of food, cocktails, queens, games, prizes, and community. Originally created as a way to bring our community together during the uncertainty of the COVID era, this event quickly became one of the most talked-about afternoons of the year. So we're bringing it back for round two—and trust us, this isn't your grandma's church picnic. Well… unless your grandma loves drag queens and 50/50 raffles. 📍 Washington Park, Stone Pavilion 📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026 ⏰ Noon – 6:00 PM Food 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Bar 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 21+ Event to drink 18+ to enter 🎟 TICKETS $25 Early Bird $30 Advance $35 At The Door Advance tickets are strongly encouraged. Last time we came dangerously close to selling out, and once capacity is reached, that's it. YOUR TICKET INCLUDES: 🍔 Picnic-style food 👑 Drag Queen performances throughout the day 🎧 Music, dancing, and entertainment 🌞 Lawn games and outdoor fun 🏳️‍🌈 A day spent celebrating community, friendship, and Pride 💰 50/50 Raffles 🎟 Pull Tabs 🎁 Prize Raffles 🍹 Cash Bar 🎉 Surprise giveaways and chances to win throughout the afternoon Bring some extra cash because the fun doesn't stop with your ticket.