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Where can I get my Picnic tickets?

Tickets are available online, at the Gallo Center Box Office or pick them up when you’re out and about from our ticket outlets.

Picnic at the Pops! Ticket Outlets:

Modesto Symphony Orchestra Office:
911 Thirteenth Street, Modesto, 95354
Monday – Friday
10 am to 4:30 pm

The Village Butcher:
1700 McHenry Ave #65, Modesto, CA 95350
Tuesday – Friday: 10 am to 7 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm
www.thevillagebutcher209.com

Carnegie Arts Center:
250 N. Broadway, Turlock, CA 95380
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
www.carnegieartsturlock.org

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Are there Youth Tickets for Picnic at the Pops?

Yes!

  • General Lawn Seating: $12 (ages 4-17; under 3 is free)

  • Reserved Lawn Seating: $20 (ages 4-17; under 3 is free)

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What is the difference in seating between ...

The Reserved Section is unassigned seating in a roped-off area directly in front of the stage that provides a bit more room to spread out (due to the fixed number of tickets sold) as well as a more direct view of the orchestra and performers. The General Section is also unassigned seating on the lawn outside the roped-off area. Click here to view grounds map.

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What time should I arrive and how long does the ...

  • Parking is available starting at 4:30pm, for more information about where to park, click here.

  • Grounds open at 5:00pm for patrons to setup their picnic areas. The setup time will be strictly enforced.

  • Overnight camping is prohibited. The concert begins at 7:30pm and runs for approximately 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission.

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How does parking work?

Patron parking is available on the grounds starting at 4:30pm. Please have your event ticket ready to present to parking security upon arrival to enter the parking lots. If you purchased a Premiere Parking Pass, please follow the directions on the back of the parking pass or call 209.523.4156 for more information.

There are three General parking entrances:

  • Yosemite Blvd. & Santa Rosa Ave.

  • Yosemite Blvd. & Santa Rita Ave.

Accessible Parking (with a state issued placard/plate) is located at Yosemite Blvd. & Morton Drive - then turn left onto Grand Street and follow the signs.

Parking attendants will direct you to the closest parking lot.

food

What are my food options?

You are welcome to pack a picnic and eat on the premises – please remember: no outside alcohol, grills and other cooking devices, or anything with an open flame.

Don’t feel like packing a picnic?

Pre-order meals from The Village Butcher!

We have an authorized caterer to pre-order catered meals for the evening. Pre-ordered meals will be available for easy pick-up after the grounds open at 5:00 pm. Food orders can be placed now through Tuesday, September 5th. Visit ModestoSymphony.org/picnicmenu for the full menu and link to the order form.

Food Trucks & Vendors

We will also have the following food trucks and vendors on-site during the concert.

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