Picnic in the Park returns Aug. 16 to Petrifying Springs Park

Kenosha County Parks is bringing back its annual Picnic in the Park celebration on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Petrifying Springs Park, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced today.

This free, family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities, including live music, games & inflatables for kids, food trucks, and booths from local nonprofit organizations offering education and engagement opportunities.

As part of the celebration, food trucks will also be on-site thanks to a partnership with the Petrifying Springs Biergarten.

The festivities begin at 4 p.m., with fireworks to close out the night at dusk. Activities will take place near the Biergarten on the south end of Petrifying Springs Park, 5555 Seventh St., Somers.

“Picnic in the Park is always a highlight of the busy summer in our Kenosha County Parks, and this year is no exception,” Kerkman said. “We’re excited to offer this free evening of entertainment and family fun to our county residents and visitors alike.”

Live music will include Brewtown Beat, a popular Milwaukee-based ska band, starting at 4 p.m., followed by Relativity, a high-energy rock and variety group, at 6:30 p.m.

Shuttle services will be available to assist guests in reaching the Biergarten and the surrounding parking areas. Additional parking and shuttles will be available from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Lots B and C (the Rita Lot).

Picnic in the Park event schedule:

Picnic in the Park is sponsored by: Gruber Law Offices, Blue Sky Inflatables, Niagara Cares, and Festival Foods.

For more details on Picnic in the Park and the Kenosha County Parks system, visit https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/600/Parks or follow Kenosha County Parks on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kenoshacountyparks.