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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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Bianca Ancheta
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.

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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.

Can I take an Uber or Lyft to the concert?

Yes! We highly encourage using a RideApp service (like Uber or Lyft), especially if you plan to enjoy our wine offerings at Picnic. We have a designated drop-off and pick-up space for RideApp services only, located in the GREEN Premier Parking Lot 4.

Use address 100 Administration Circle, Modesto and follow the signs for the GREEN parking lot and the designated RideApps drop-off and pick-up.

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