Gayer Than a Picnic Basket

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Get ready for a fun-filled day that’s bursting with pride, laughs, and good vibes all around. GAYER THAN A PICNIC BASKET 🧺🌈 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 BUT WAIT... THERE'S MORE. 💰 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. Whether you're here for the queens, the cocktails, the games, the prizes, the gossip, or just to sit under a pavilion, we've got you covered. Most importantly, every ticket purchased helps support the future of LGBTQ+ events in Washington County. This fundraiser directly benefits the Washington County Gay Straight Alliance, Inc. and helps us continue creating safe, inclusive, and unforgettable community events throughout the year. So grab your friends, your chosen family, your favorite picnic look, and come spend the afternoon with the WCGSA, Inc. Tickets are limited.