The Grand Picnic in the Park
Schedule
Thu May 29 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1801 National Road, Wheeling, WV, United States, West Virginia 26003 | Wheeling, WV
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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 up lighting 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! See our website here https://oglebay.com/grand-picnic
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
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Where is it happening?
1801 National Road, Wheeling, WV, United States, West Virginia 26003Event Location & Nearby Stays:
