The Grand Picnic in the Park ~
May 29, 2025 | 6 – 9 PM
Experience a unique outdoor dining celebration in Wheeling Park, marking 100 years of community and connection. As the sun sets, the iconic Wheeling Park drive will transform into a beautiful dining space illuminated by the warm glow of festoon lights, with vibrant uplighting highlighting the park’s century-old trees.
The evening begins with welcome cocktails, whimsical stilt walkers dressed as towering trees, and live-action food stations serving up crispy fried vegetables, grilled chicken on a stick, and shrimp and pineapple skewers. Enjoy a refreshing twist with a watermelon in a cone. Each station offers bold flavors and interactive dining, creating a fun and flavorful experience.
Guests will then gather at long, communal tables, beautifully set for a family-style feast featuring summer-inspired salads, house-baked breads, a low-country boil and mouthwatering barbecue. As the evening unfolds, enjoy live music and let the park come alive with entertainment, creating an unforgettable celebration under the stars.
Tickets
Individual Ticket | $100 Per Person
Reserved Table of 8 | $800
Table of 8 includes priority seating with premium table placement
Tickets available soon
Event Timeline
6 PM – Welcome Cocktails & Pre-Dinner Experience
- Signature Welcome Cocktail
- Professional Photographer and Keepsake Photos
- Roaming Guitarist
- Live Culinary Demos and Passed Hors d’oervres
6:45 PM – Seating & Welcome Toast
- Welcome Toast by WPC President and CEO, Bob Peckenpaugh
7 – 8:30 PM – Family-Style Elevated Picnic Dinner Experience
9 PM – A Thoughtful Farewell
Event Entertainment
- Live Music by No Bad Juju
- Whimsical Tree-Like Stilt Walkers
- Roving Acoustic Guitarist
- Centennial Toast and Fireworks Fountain Show