Join Great Outdoors San Diego at the Big Gay Picnic on Sunday, September 13th! The Big Gay Picnic has grown over the years into one of San Diego's most welcoming LGBTQIA+ community gatherings - a space for the whole rainbow to connect, no matter who you are or how you identify. This year's theme, Sapphic September, celebrates and uplifts San Diego's sapphic community, spotlighting queer women, lesbian, trans, and nonbinary folks - and as always, everyone is welcome to come together, make new friends, and celebrate community in a fun, welcoming space.
Check in at the welcome booth for your passport and travel around to local groups - including our own GOSD booth! - to discover San Diego's LGBTQIA+ community. Complete the passport activity for a chance at prizes donated by local organizations, like music or performance tickets.
Bring a potluck item to share, enjoy community over lunch, and make memories. Expect a free photo booth, live music, and a live performance around 1:30pm.
Come for the day, or volunteer to help staff the GOSD booth - sign up for a shift when you "Register" here on this event page!
What to bring:
- A potluck dish to share
- Water and sunscreen - it'll likely be warm, so plan to stay hydrated
- A blanket or folding chairs, and whatever you'd like to drink
Where: Balboa Park, Cypress Grove Picnic Area
When: Sunday, September 13th
️ Parking: Pay parking at Balboa Park or free local community street parking
Cost: Free! Bring a potluck item to share
Pets: Leashed pets welcome
Volunteer shifts: Check the box for your preferred shift when registering
- 10:00am–12:00pm: Booth setup
- 12:00pm–2:00pm: Main shift
- 2:00pm–3:30pm: Teardown
Questions? Contact Brent at [email protected]
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Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore possible accommodations.
