Notice:
Due to inclement weather, and for the safety of everyone in attendance, this year’s Picnic at the Pops! was unfortunately canceled.
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra thanks everyone who came and braved the weather with us.
We will be updating this page and will email all ticket buyers with their options.
A Celebration of Spectacle & Song
Picnic at the Pops! Aretha: A Tribute
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Saturday, September 9, 2023
E. & J. Gallo Winery Grounds
Grounds Open: 5:00 pm
Concert Starts: 7:30 pm
RESERVED LAWN SEATING
Adult: $75 / Youth: $20
GENERAL LAWN SEATING
Adult: $45 / Youth: $12
Youth prices are for ages 4-17; under 3 is free
Have a group of 10 or more? Call the Gallo Center for the Arts at 209-338-2100 and save 20%!
About this Performance
Ryan Murray, conductor
Capathia Jenkins, guest vocalist
Darryl Jovan Williams, guest vocalist
This high-energy, glittering tribute to the Queen of Soul features your Modesto Symphony Orchestra with vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Darryl Jovan Williams as they light up the beautiful E. & J. Gallo Winery grounds for this year’s Picnic at the Pops! The evening will feature Aretha Franklin’s iconic hits like “Respect,” “Think,” “(You Make Me Feel) Like A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and many more.
PLAN YOUR PICNIC-PERFECT EVENING!
Pack your picnic baskets, lay out your blankets, and soak in the enchanting ambiance of the beautiful E. & J. Gallo Winery grounds. Whether you’re a seasoned Picnic veteran or you’re going to be enjoying Picnic for the first time, head over to our Picnic FAQ page to learn more about what to pack, where to park, and more!
Printed Tickets Required!
For this concert, you will need to bring printed tickets for admission and to enter the ground’s parking lots.
We highly encourage you to pick up your printed tickets from the Gallo Center Ticket Office prior to the concert. Ticket Office hours are Monday to Friday, from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 12 Noon to 6 PM. Any printed tickets left over will be available at will call at the event.
If you order before August 1st, your tickets will be mailed to you.
Parking
Patron parking is available on the grounds starting at 4:30 pm. Please have your event ticket ready to present to parking security upon arrival to enter the parking lots.
We highly encourage using a RideApp service (like Uber or Lyft), especially if you plan to enjoy our wine offerings at Picnic. We have a designated drop-off and pick-up space located in the GREEN Premier Parking Lot 4.
Use address 100 Administration Circle, Modesto and follow the signs for the GREEN parking lot and the designated RideApps drop-off and pick-up.
DON’T FEEL LIKE PACKING A PICNIC?
PRE-ORDER MEALS FROM THE VILLAGE BUTCHER!
We have an authorized caterer to pre-order meals for the evening. Pre-ordered meals will be available for easy pick-up after the grounds open at 5:00 pm. Food orders can be placed beginning Monday, August 7, 2023 through Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Visit ModestoSymphony.org/picnicmenu for the full menu and link to the order form.
FOOD TRUCKS
We will also have food trucks on site during the concert. Below are this year’s featured food trucks.
The Sinaloense Food Truck: Local taco truck based in Modesto and Salida that serves up delicious tacos and street food inspired by Sinaloa, Mexico.
Yogurt Mill’s Froyo Truck: Known for serving delicious frozen yogurt in the Central Valley since 1984.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Picnic at the Pops is a true community event, put on for the community with help from our community! If you’re interested in learning more about how to volunteer and support the MSO, please visit our Volunteer page!
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Additional Notes:
✔ Subscribers can add-on Picnic at the Pops! tickets to their package. Subscribe today to gain early access to next season’s concert as well.
✔ Group pricing is available.
