# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Big Ten Picnic 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: It's Big Ten Picnic time! This event offers fun for the entire family! Compete in the exciting corn-hole tournament! Meet your fellow college alums and mingle with alums from the other Big Ten schools. Show off your best UCLA Bruinwear! ???

This event has been organized by grill master Bob Simon, University of Illinois Alumni Club. 

Sunday, June 14 at 11:00 a.m. 
William Pond Recreation Area
5700 Arden Way
Carmichael, CA 95608

Cost:
$6 per adult to attend
Youth 18 or under FREE
$7 parking fee per vehicle required for park admission--bring cash

The Big Ten Club will provide hotdogs, hamburgers, soda pop, water, condiments, plates, and utensils with the $6 we collect from you, so they collect your funds in advance.

Please also bring to share based on the first letter of your last name:
A-M Side Dish
N-Z Dessert
Consider putting your name on bowls, pans, and utensils so they can get them back to you if they are left behind.

Bring your own favorite libation--alcohol is allowed, but no glass containers.

Bring your own lawn chairs/blankets. Don’t forget sunscreen and hats.

Bring any lawn games you/your children like to play. Jay Beedy at the Ohio State Club is organizing the corn hole tourney, but there is plenty of room for a game of catch or frisbee or even croquet. If you have one or more corn hole sets, please email Jay to let him know that: tahoeskicabin@yahoo.com.

After May 10, they’ll send you a confirmation email that includes payment instructions. Please use the same email here that you use for online payment. We collect payments in advance to buy the food to grill and supplies.

Complete and submit this form   https://forms.gle/S9bVWFLCUJCQ7YYg7   no later than June 11 to register to attend the Annual Big Ten Picnic. If you're paying by check, you must register by May 24 and your check must be mailed so it is received no later than June 11. Please mail checks early.
Register: https://forms.gle/S9bVWFLCUJCQ7YYg7


Questions: 
Contact Lisa Hightower (Northwestern) lisa.hightower+bigten@alum.northwestern.edu   or Brenda Betts (MSU) brendakbetts@gmail.com

Directions:
From U.S. Highway 50, exit Watt Avenue North. Turn RIGHT on Fair Oaks Blvd. Turn RIGHT on Arden Way. Arden
Way ends at the park’s entrance. Purchase your parking ticket near the park entrance and place ticket on your dash. The picnic is in and around the pavilion in the middle of the park.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carmichael/big-ten-picnic/200030073713259
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Carmichael
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: William Pond Recreation Area
- **lat**: 38.590764726
- **long**: -121.33412711374
- **full address**: William Pond Recreation Area, 5700 Arden Way,Carmichael, California, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Big Ten Picnic  being held?
  - **A:** Big Ten Picnic  takes place on Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am at William Pond Recreation Area, 5700 Arden Way,Carmichael, California, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Big Ten Picnic ?
  - **A:** Big Ten Picnic  is organized by Sac Bruins.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Big Ten Picnic  is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carmichael, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Big Ten Picnic  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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