The Art of a Perfect Picnic

Jul 18, 2017

Putting together a pre-show picnic can be half the fun of attending a show at Wolf Trap – just look at some of the spreads our fans have put together! There is no wrong way to pack a picnic, from the quick grab-and-go section at the grocery store, to meticulously planning a menu that goes with the theme of the show – our patrons have done it all. Get inspired and learn some pro tips from these picnics shared by our followers on Instagram:

Pro Tip: From traditional picnic fare to sushi and tea sandwiches, anything goes!  At Wolf Trap, you can bring-your-own food and drink to the park.

Unopened 12 year aged #tequila brought over from #Mexico !! #lindseybuckingham #christinemcvie #thewallflowers @ #wolftrap  #latebirthdaycelebration #picnicstyle #regalodedios #extraañejo

A post shared by Amanda (@sisterg0ldnhair) on Jun 26, 2017 at 5:02pm PDT

The people in front of us ate solid! Next time we are bringing a banquet.

A post shared by Regina (@beachkween3) on Jun 22, 2017 at 4:12pm PDT

Picnic at Wolftrap!! 🍹🍻🍷 #disneyinconcert #picnic #homemadefood

A post shared by Jessie Lee (@j0jl0601) on Sep 2, 2016 at 5:34pm PDT

Wolf Trap National Park ✔️

A post shared by Marlou Taenzer (@marlou.taenzer) on Jul 8, 2017 at 4:31pm PDT

Pro-Tip: Don’t forget about your refreshments! From wine and craft beers, to specialty cocktails – let your drinks be the main act.

Getting ready for Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie!

A post shared by Tamara Anderson🌴 (@gettamarized) on Jun 26, 2017 at 4:08pm PDT

Aslin + RAR makes for a great start to the evening. #drinklocal #craftbeer

A post shared by Jessica Silverfox (@megaoutloud) on Jun 9, 2017 at 5:58pm PDT

How do you prepare for @PinkMartiniBand? With pink martinis, of course!

A post shared by Wolf Trap (@wolf_trap) on Jul 24, 2016 at 5:00pm PDT

Back at Wolf Trap for Diana Krall. All hail the Pavilion Cup. #dontcallitasippycup #SauvignonBlanc #wolftrap #summer2017

A post shared by Marian M. (@bugdoc_703) on Jun 24, 2017 at 4:58pm PDT

**Reminder: Picnicking before the show but have seats inside? Grab a Pavilion Cup from concessions to bring your drinks inside!

Pro-Tip: Picnic accessories are almost as important as food. Don’t forget your blankets, coolers, baskets, wine holders, corkscrews, cheeseboards, tables, and more.

“Our table was designed specifically for #WolfTrap. The legs are longer in the front and shorter in the back to accommodate the lawn – it’s custom-made for the hill. It works in all spots on the lawn. We’re serious Wolf Trappers. We come 3-4 times a year, and have been coming for 8 years…We love it here.” (Chuck) For more Stories of Wolf Trap, click link in bio!

A post shared by Wolf Trap (@wolf_trap) on Sep 7, 2016 at 8:16am PDT

Praise be #roséseason #muga

A post shared by Laura Hicken (@lhicken) on Jul 22, 2016 at 6:09pm PDT

And so begins my summer at @wolf_trap! 🎶🌲First show of the season, the dazzling #BernadettePeters! ✨💫 #LetsPicnic #Wolftrap #SummerFun #ViennaVA

A post shared by Lydia Russo – Realtor ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@lydiarusso) on Jun 3, 2017 at 3:48pm PDT

Annual trip to Wolf Trap to use my wine holders from @jeremyapearce

A post shared by Catie Cat (@catiecat84) on Jun 21, 2017 at 3:41pm PDT

1st Shoe Cocktail of the season…#wolftrap #stpaulandthebrokenbones

A post shared by Lea Ridgeway (@liadh1) on Jun 16, 2017 at 5:23pm PDT

Don’t have the drink holder stakes yet? Pro-tip: a shoe can double as a drink holder!

This is how you #picnic! #picnicpic #concert #vitaminsea #snacksfordays @meaganhalpern @aimnic @alexyerg

A post shared by Amber Garib (@ambergarib) on Aug 10, 2016 at 3:00pm PDT

What are your picnic tips and tricks? Share your picnics with us on social media – tag us @Wolf_Trap on Twitter and Instagram, and use #WolfTrap!