Event Essentials Presents:

2025 Picnic in the Park

Get ready to groove under the stars at the annual Picnic in the Park, presented by Event Essentials! Join us Saturday, May 17th, in Westmorland Park, Madison, WI, for a night of retro glamour, funky beats, and community spirit! This highly anticipated event, benefiting the Madison Parks Foundation, helps sustain and enhance our local parks and green spaces by improving accessibility, funding free and low-cost programming, providing scholarships for amenities like the Goodman Community Swimming Pool, and supporting beloved community features such as dog parks, bike paths, and pump tracks. Guests will enjoy on-theme cuisine and cocktails crafted by local chefs while the iconic disco band VO5 keeps the dance floor alive with electrifying live music.

With dazzling décor, a silent auction, and opportunities to learn more about the Foundation’s impactful work, this evening blends nostalgia with a meaningful cause. Dust off your best 1970s disco attire and get ready for a night of fun, philanthropy, and funky moves—all for the love of Madison’s parks!

Picnic in the Park, presented by Event Essentials, is the signature fundraising event benefiting Madison Parks Foundation. The tradition continues Saturday, May 17th at Westmorland Park in Madison, Wisconsin.

Proceeds from this event help support our world-class park system and programs. See our Initiatives page for more information about this important work.

Past Picnic in the Park events

Take a look at past Picnic in the Park events.
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Interested in sponsoring Picnic in the Park?
Reach out to info@supportmpf.org.

Ticket proceeds help us protect and improve Madison's 280+ parks!

Event Details

May 17, 2025
5:00 – 10:00 PM
Westmorland Park

Ticket Prices

Single: $200
Couple: $385
Table of 8: $1,425

Attire

Semi-Formal (Period-inspired is encouraged)
Tents will be temperature controlled, and part of the venue will be on grass, plan footwear accordingly.