# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Big Picnic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Hosted by Silverwood Park and St. Anthony Community Services.
Pack a blanket, your favorite meal, and your favorite people, and join us for The Big Picnic at Silverwood Park! Spread out on the amphitheater lawn and be part of a community-wide picnic celebration before and during the evening concert performance by Afflatus.

Enjoy:
· Live concert by Afflatus — Folk and Funk vibes
· Free art activity
· Best Picnic Awards, judged by Eastside Co-op — bring your A-game!
· Food truck and beverage service available if you don’t pack your own feast
· Guests are welcome to bring their own beer and wine
 
Let’s turn Silverwood into a giant, joyful picnic party—see you on the lawn!

Afflatus in concert
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/14hcVEd5yue/
Silverwood OnStage invites you to come to the park and enjoy the folk/funk music of Afflatus. 

Food will be available for purchase from The Brick Over Bus. Beer, wine and soda options are also available for purchase from The Cocktail Collective.

Performances are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8PM. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and others to enjoy it with! In the event of inclement weather, the decision may be made to move concerts may be moved inside to the Visitor Center’s Great Hall. Visit www.silverwoodonstage.org for more information and to see the full lineup.

The 2026 Silverwood OnStage summer concert series is made possible by our sponsors Eastside Food Co-op, Royal Restoration, Budget Sign, Chase Bliss, Eckroth Music and the Minnesota Dairy Lab.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arden-hills/the-big-picnic/200030268066343
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, entertainment, concerts, music, performances, food-drinks, art, parties, picnic-in-park
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 224

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Arden Hills
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2500 County Road E W, Saint Anthony, MN, United States, Minnesota 55421
- **lat**: 45.05019
- **long**: -93.21919
- **full address**: 2500 County Road E W, Saint Anthony, MN, United States, Minnesota 55421, 2500 County Road E W, St Paul, MN 55421-3430, United States, Arden Hills

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Big Picnic being held?
  - **A:** The Big Picnic takes place on Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 2500 County Road E W, Saint Anthony, MN, United States, Minnesota 55421, 2500 County Road E W, St Paul, MN 55421-3430, United States, Arden Hills.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Big Picnic?
  - **A:** The Big Picnic is organized by Silverwood Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Big Picnic is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Arden Hills, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 220+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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