The first Picnic Day was held on Saturday, May 22nd1909.
Dr. Leroy Anderson, superintendent of the University Farm at Davis was in charge of the event. It was advertised state-wide.
Program
Introductory Remarks — Dr. Leroy Anderson Dedicatory Prayer — Rev. James K. Stage of the First Presbyterian Church of Davis Old English Ballads
- Barbara Allen
- Drink to me only with thine eyes
- It was a lover and his lass
Dedication of the new dormitory — Arthur M. Cleghorn, Principle, School of Agriculture Education of the Farm Boy — George W. Pierce School Life The Church and the BOy Dedicatory Address Old Spanish Ballads
- Serenade
- Gipsy Son
- Lullaby
Address — Hon. H. A. Jastro, President State Agricultural Society Address — Benjamin IDe Wheeler, President, University of California Benediction
The program was held in the Stock Judging Pavilion.
