Picnic Day 2017, Growing Together

Location
All across the UC Davis campus
Date

Saturday, April 22, 2017 (Year 103 of festivities)

Email/contact

349 Memorial Union

One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

 

Phone: (530) 752-6320
Fax: (530) 752-8548

info@picnicday.ucdavis.edu

Website
http://picnicday.ucdavis.edu
Twitter
https://twitter.com/UCDPicnicDay
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ucdpicnicday/
Parent Organizations
Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD) and
Student Programs & Activities Center (SPAC)
Established
1909
Planners
Picnic Day Board of Directors

The year 2017 marks the 103nd annual Picnic Day. The theme of the festivities is Growing Together. Parade marshals are Dr. Bryan Enderle and Dr. Isao Fujimoto.

This family friendly event is free for all to come and experience the richness of diversity and achievement at UC Davis and the surrounding community in the areas of research, teaching, service and campus life. More than 200 events will take place throughout campus and will include exhibits, shows, competitions, demonstrations, entertainment, animal and athletic events, Student Organization Fair, Children’s Discovery Fair, Parade and much more.

All events and parking are free! Picnic Day is one of UC Davis’ most revered traditions and serves as the university’s annual Open House for prospective and current students, families, alumni, staff, faculty, and the greater Davis and regional communities.

Popular Traditional Events:

  • The Battle of the Marching Bands
  • Doxie Derby Race
  • Chemistry Magic Show
  • Fashion Show
  • Parade
  • Cockroach Races
  • Entertainment Stages

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UC Davis Picnic Day 2017 - courtesy CO