"Picnics On Pine" Back For Its Fourth Season In Doylestown Borough

DOYLESTOWN,PA — Doylestown Borough's family-friendly block party series, Picnics On Pine, returns to its namesake (Pine) street by way of Oakland Avenue on Saturday, May 20 and continues on select Saturdays through October at 84 East Oakland Avenue, Doylestown.

The event was born out of the pandemic lockdown as "Distance Picnics On Pine." Now in its fourth season, the picnics have grown to bring the Doylestown community even closer together through live music and good food.

The growth of the picnics is partly attributed to its grassroots approach.

"Our focus is to bring captivating experiences to Doylestown which otherwise could not be possible," said Joe Montone who organizes the event with Nicole Mount. "Partnerships with sponsors and patrons who have chosen to support this original music programming

make it all possible."

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church donates its parking lot, which is transformed into a neighborhood
theater, while contributions from local businesses Bridge Acupuncture, The UPS Store, Goldfish Swim School, The Learning Experience, William Penn Roofing, and presenting sponsor - Emily Downs of Clinton Polchan Compass Realty Team - bring the season opener to life.

"The UPS Store is proud to sponsor Picnics on Pine! We love the tight-knit community of Doylestown and are proud to be a small part of this great series,"says Reggie Ryter, owner of The UPS Store in Doylestown. "The idea of sitting on a blanket and listening to live music sounds amazing. Best of luck to all those involved."

The picnic festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with music from Philadelphia's eclectic trio - Great Time - and the up-and-coming Lambertville, N.J., indie rock band, "Those Looks," paired with a picnic-centric menu from local chef Daniel Gallo of Thyme & Plate Catering.

Audiences can bring any non-obstructive chairs or blankets to enjoy the food and music.

Before and after the show, crowds can peruse craft and informational vendor booths from across the area.

This event is dog-friendly as long as they are people friendly and children 10 and under get in free.

"It's still surreal to me that this series started in lockdown. And that from there, it has created so many connections to not only new artists, but to neighbors, businesses, and the effectiveness of working together," says Montone. "This is truly built by and for us all... this is what makes Doylestown so special.

For tickets and more information visit picnicsonpine.com/tickets/p/greattime. Picnics On Pine can be found on Pine Street between Oakland Ave and Ashland Street. Admission is $20. The picnic begins at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 20.