For 171 years, generations of friends and family gather every August for the annual Picnic at St. Joseph Children’s Home to play games, visit, eat, drink, and volunteer.  St. Joe’s Picnic has been a staple of the Louisville community since before the Kentucky Derby and continues to be one of the largest fundraising events in Kentucky!

St. Joe’s Picnic For the Kids goes beyond the typical fundraiser by recruiting new foster parents, giving SJ alumni the opportunity to reunite with their peers and former staff, as well as providing an inclusive and accessible space for the Louisville community. The proceeds from this event support children who have survived abuse and neglect as well as continue St. Joe’s mission of “Giving Children a Home.”

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Capital Prize – Troy B.

Mega Raffle – Kristen R.

Weekend Getaway – Robert Z.

TV Raffle – Nick O.

Special Quilt – Paula B.

Baby Quilt – John B.

Dolls & Rocker – Sandra H.

Wagon of Groceries – Theresa H.

Handicap and limited public parking will be available on St. Joe’s campus via the Brownsboro Road entrance. Additional off-site parking is available at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, with shuttle service to and from the Picnic. Carpooling, biking, or riding the TARC are also encouraged.

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• Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult after 9:00pm
• Bags and purses are subject to search
• No solicitation
• No coolers
• No weapons
• Service animals only
• No skateboards or bikes

TBD