Pop-Up Picnic

PICNIC BASKETS ARE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND AND PACK YOUR OWN PICNIC BASKET OR PURCHASE FROM THE MAYOBIRD [http://themayobird.com/]'S FOOD TRUCK IN THE PARK!WHEN: Friday, April 28 at 6 pm WHERE: Freedom Park, Charlotte WHAT: A community PICNIC WITH BASKETS PREPARED BY LOCAL CHARLOTTE restaurants. Don't see something you like? Pack your own meal or purchase from the Mayobird [http://themayobird.com/] food truck! WHY: To celebrate the connection between local farms and local foods, and the importance of conservation. ANYTHING ELSE? Live music by The Greenliners [https://www.reverbnation.com/thegreenliners] & family activities with REI [https://www.rei.com/stores/charlotte.html], including FREE BASIC BIKE TUNES! Presented to the community by Wells Fargo, this community picnic will prove to be a Charlotte favorite! WANT TO BUY A PICNIC BASKET? FOLLOW THESE STEPS: * CLICK ON THE TICKETS BUTTON TO SEE ALL AVAILABLE BASKETS AND THEIR CONTENTS. EACH BASKET WILL CONTAIN A MEAL FOR TWO. * CHOOSE THE BASKET(S) YOU WOULD LIKE BY SELECTING THE QUANTITY, THEN PROCEED TO CHECKOUT. * BASKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT 6 PM IN FREEDOM PARK ON FRIDAY, APRIL 28 ACROSS FROM THE BAND SHELL. PLEASE NOTE: PICNIC BASKETS WILL NOT BE FOR SALE ON-SITE. BASKET QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED AND AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. SALES END SUNDAY, APRIL 23 AT 11:30 PM. Beer and wine will be for sale (CASH ONLY!) on-site from Lenny Boy Brewing Co. [http://www.discoverlennyboy.com/] and Arthur's Restaurant and Wine Shop  [https://arthurswineshop.com/]***NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED IN THE PARK*** _100% OF PICNIC BASKET SALES BENEFIT CATAWBA LANDS CONSERVANCY AND CAROLINA THREAD TRAIL!_ PICNIC BASKETS PROVIDED BY: Aqua e Vino [https://aquaevino.com/] Babalu Tacos & Tapas [https://eatbabalu.com/] Barrington’s [http://barringtonsrestaurant.com/] Bonterra [http://www.bonterradining.com/index.html] Dogwood Southern Table & Bar [http://dogwoodsoutherntable.com/] Dressler’s Restaurant [http://www.dresslersrestaurant.com/] Earl’s Grocery [http://www.earlsgrocery.com/] Francie Rudolph Custom Catering [http://www.frcustomcatering.com/] Harper’s Laurel Market Lumiere [http://lumieremyerspark.com/] Mac's Speed Shop [http://www.macspeedshop.com/] Mimosa Grill [http://www.harpersgroup.com/mimosa.asp] Napa on Providence [https://www.napaonprovidence.com/] Porcupine Provisions [http://www.porcupineprovisions.com/] Porter’s House [http://theportershouse.com/] Reid’s Fine Foods [http://www.reids.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?WEBEVENT+L0E14B73431D48101DE5D021+M37+ENG] RuRu’s Tacos & Tequila The Turnhouse Grille [https://www.turnhousegrille.com/] Upstream [http://www.harpersgroup.com/upstream.asp] Co-Chairs: Anna Belk, Sarah Bourgeois, Robbie Branstrom, Amy Burelson, Leslie Culbertson, Claudia Heath, Courtney Hyder, Sally Robinson. Hosts: Amanda & Bob Anders, Danté & CT Anderson, Kim & Johnny Belk, William Blair, Nancy Blue, Gay Boswell, Angela & Ralph Breeden, Lauten Crow, Peggy & Bob Culbertson, Dennis Elliott, TC & Mary Brook Ewing, Deidre & Clay Grubb, Amy & Johnny Hines, Kelly Katterhagen & Larry Nabatoff, Jason & Addison Kon, Scott & Jennifer Mansfield, Posey & Mark Mealy, Charlie & Caton Morris, Rebecca Morris, Catharine & John Pappas, Lee & Eric Pedersen, Ginna & Roy Richards, Sally & Downie Saussy, Kylan & Justin Smith, Taylor & Jessica Stanfield, Caroline & David Stedman, Louis & Lucy Stephens, Kathryn Heath & Tom Webb, Jackie & Mike Wells, Emily & Jenner Wood. ___________________________________________________ __ Thank you to our sponsors! PRESENTED TO THE COMMUNITY BY WELLS FARGO _Steward Sponsors_: BLACKARCH PARTNERS, BRAGG FINANCIAL, PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS, SOUTH STATE BANK _Sustainer Sponsors_: FAISON, GREERWALKER, INTERCON BUILDING CO., REGION'S BANK, STEELFAB, TROUTMAN SANDERS _Patron Sponsors_: BEACON PARTNERS, CARROLL FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, CATO CORPS, CBRE, CLARIANT, K&L GATES, LITTLE