Plan Your Picnic-Perfect Evening!
Whether you’re a seasoned Picnic veteran, or this is your first time enjoying Picnic, we know a lot goes into planning your picnic-perfect evening. The MSO has put together a Picnic Planner to ensure that you have an unforgettable night with us!
1. pack for success!
Bring a comfy blanket, or low sand chairs to sit and enjoy the show (seats lower than 9”, and backs must be lower than 32” from the ground)
Water, don’t forget to hydrate!
A cooler for your non-alcoholic beverages, your favorite snacks, or picnic meal.
2. Skip the Line!
We will have an Express Bag Check for anyone with a clear bag or no bags.
Pre-orders are now closed. Scrip is available for pre-order online to pick up on the grounds!*
3. leave these at home.
No outside alcohol please!
Video and audio recording equipment.
Grills, cooking devices, or anything with an open flame.
Pets (Service animals are welcome).
Please, no fireworks, noisemakers, or items that may disturb the peace.
4. Save a tank of gas!
Worried about finding parking? We highly encourage you to use a RideApp service (like Uber or Lyft), especially if you plan to enjoy our wine offerings at Picnic.
There is a designated pickup and drop-off spot for services located in the GREEN Premier Parking Lot 4. Use address 100 Administration Circle and follow the signs to the right for RideApps drop-off and pick-up.
5. pack a picnic!
Guests are welcome to bring their own picnics, as simple or complex as they like, to Picnic at the Pops!
Don’t want to worry about the hassle? We got you covered! Pre-order a picnic dinner from Greens on Tenth to have ready on-site for you to enjoy.
6. Add-on to your Picnic Fun!
Wine generously donated by GALLO will be available to purchase on-site. 100% of wine sales proceeds benefit the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. Skip the line! Pre-order your beverage scrip tickets today and pick them up at Picnic. To pre-order scrip & the full wine & beverage menu, click here.* Pre-orders for scrip are now closed.
Purchase delicious food from the Sinaloense Food Truck and dessert from Yogurt Mill’s Froyo Truck.
Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra will be selling Glow Products to help you light up your night. 100% of proceeds go towards MSYO scholarships. (Glow product sales are cash only.)
7. Where can you buy tickets?
If you want to get your tickets today, visit in-person or call the Gallo Center for the Arts at 209-338-2100. Tickets are also now available to purchase from our ticket outlets below:
Modesto Symphony Orchestra Office:
911 Thirteenth Street, Modesto, 95354
Monday – Friday
10 am to 4:30 pmGather:
2425 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
Monday – Saturday
10 am to 5 pm
https://www.gather2gether.com/Carnegie Arts Center:
250 N. Broadway, Turlock, CA 95380
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
www.carnegieartsturlock.org
Groups of 10 or more can save 20% off General Lawn Seating tickets! Call the Gallo Center ticket office at 209-338-2100 for more information.
We hope this quick guideline helps you out and we can’t wait to see you all this September!
*updated 9/4/24
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