Hi, and Welcome to Ellen’s Corner! I’m Ellen, and as you’ll find out by reading my blog, my family and I love to picnic. Here, you’ll find all kinds of great tips and suggestions on picnicking from which picnic baskets are ideal to my favorite recipes to what picnic games are the best for big groups.
To start off, I thought we’d talk about the basic picnic. How to plan it, how to run the party, and what kinds of picnic accessories and picnic furniture you’ll need. My favorite picnics are the ones where extended family or a large group of friends converge on a local park to enjoy picnic games, a big spread of food, and good times.
For a big group picnic like this, you’ll want to let everyone know to bring folding chairs, folding tables, beach umbrellas (if they have them), or other picnic furniture. It’s likely that some of the people you invite won’t have these items, and as the courteous host or organizer of the event, you ought to try and provide these things along with picnic accessories like music and plates, utensils, and cups.
When it comes to picnic furniture, we’ve got everything – I have two sets of folding chairs, an umbrella, and a folding table. The Metro Seat is pretty simple and inexpensive (and great for camping, incidentally). The Folding Sports Chair is a little nicer, and even has pockets on the side for drinks or picnic accessories. I would probably bring both sets to a picnic at the park. If the park you’re visiting doesn’t have tables, consider bringing a folding table. Put thoughts of your grandparents old card table out of your mind – I’m talking about a deluxe, compactable table that folds out to include four seats and even a spot to put a beach umbrella.
Picnic games are one of my favorite parts of big picnics. Picnic games can be anything from badminton and volleyball, to horseshoes or cricket, to simple card games. Ask your friends or family for ideas for picnic games, and use the best ones.