World Goth Day Picnic 2026

Schedule

Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Marion Diehl Park | Charlotte, NC

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SAVE THE DATE:
Our annual World Goth Day Picnic returns! Please read description:
When: Sunday, May 17 at 1pm to 4pm
Where: Marion Diehl Park picnic shelter, 2219 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
WHAT: This is a goth community picnic. Bring a dish to share, if you'd like! A food thread will be started to prevent too many duplicates.
WHO: The dark scene community and their spouses/partners/children
We will do a group photo (probably at 3pm)
We will also have an Memorial Altar to honor those who have passed from this realm - if you would like to honor a loved one, bring pictures or items that reflect their life.
GothSwap! Bring an item and swap it for another item. Don't have anything to swap? We will accept nominal donations to charity.
Music and/or Entertainment TBA

PARK RULES:
- Smoking not permitted in county parks (discreetly in parking lot is probably ok)
- No BYOB is allowed (we will be providing a limited amount of beer/wine and will be checking IDs)
- The park forbids drinking in parking lots or near playgrounds and sports areas (stay within 50 feet)
- Kids and dogs are allowed but please be courteous and attentive if they become disruptive. Use discretion, this picnic is geared towards adults.
- Please clean up after yourself. Dispose of trash in bins. We appreciate volunteers who'd like to help clean up.
- There is no dress code but representing your favorite band is great, or goth it up if you want. There will be a group photo.
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Where is it happening?

Marion Diehl Park, Queens Sports Complex, 2229 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210, United States

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