This year’s event takes place on Friday, August 9 from 5 pm – 11 pm and Saturday, August 10 from Noon to Midnight. Come out to this free, family-friendly event and support St. Joe’s by playing carnival & casino games, enjoying the delicious food and drinks, and buying chances on raffle items.
Picnic is held on our campus at 2823 Frankfort Avenue, with free parking available onsite. Overflow parking with free shuttle service is also available on Saturday at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Parking Lot off Grinstead Drive.
Friday night includes a live performance by Back 2 Mac. In honor of our 175th anniversary, we will have live music all day on Saturday with multiple bands. Check our website and social media for bands and the schedule. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event for a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there!
Band Schedule
Friday, August 9th
Back 2 Mac: 8-10:30pm
Saturday, August 10th
Louisville Bluegrass Band: 1-2pm
Scene 7: 2:30-3:30pm
Johnny Berry: 4-5:30pm
Famous on Friday: 6-8:30pm
RearView Mirror: 9-11pm
17 and Under: Curfew at 8pm
For everyone’s safety, children 17 and under
MUST BE within arm’s length of a supervising adult after 8pm.
Those not within arm’s length
of a supervising adult must leave the St. Joe’s property by 8pm.
Purchase Raffle Tickets
Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win split the pot, bourbon packages, quilts and more! Check this page and our social media for announcements about prizes graciously donated by people and businesses in our community.
PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS HERE
2024 Raffle Winners
Baby Quilt: S. Cutsinger
Florida Beach House Vacation: M. Stogsdill
Kroger Gift Card and Wagon: S. Moo
Louisville Bats Suite: J. Lay
Smart Water Bike: K. Roberson and T. Sams
Spa & Sunglasses Package: H. Thoben
Special Quilt: M. Pendleton
Split the Pot: T. Sams
UL v Notre Dame Ticket Package: B. Vuolo
UofL Ticket Package: Tracy B.
Pre-Purchase Food, Beverage, Activities Tickets & Wristbands
Save time by pre-purchasing your food, beverage and activities tickets and wristbands online. Our link will go live on July 1, and when you purchase you have the option to have them mailed to you (if before July 31) or to pick up at will-call (the information booth) from 5-10 PM on August 9th and noon- 11 PM on August 10th. These tickets can also be used at activity booths. Picnic is a rain or shine event and refunds cannot be given.
PRE-PURCHASE FOOD & BEVERAGE TICKETS HERE
Donate to the Cake Booth!
When you donate here the money will be used to purchase cakes for the famous cake booth from participating bakeries. The link below is for individual donors. If you are a corporate supporter please donate to the cake booth here. Thank you for your support!
DONATE HERE
Become a St. Joe’s Picnic Volunteer
Are you interested in supporting our Picnic for the Kids? Register now to become a picnic volunteer.
REGISTER NOW TO BE A VOLUNTEER
Picnic Contacts
Suzy Hillebrand
Chief Advancement Officer
suzyh@sjkids.org
(502) 893-0241
Pam Stone
Special Events Manager
pams@sjkids.org
(502) 893-0241, ext. 262
