Picnic with the Partnership

By Nicholas Dekker

It’s a lovely day for a picnic. Or should I say evening?

One of my favorite Worthington events returns for the third time on Saturday, June 23: the Picnic with the Partnership. The neighborhood block party, which closes down High Street for the evening, is the Partnership’s big fundraiser for the year, but let’s be honest – it’s just a fantastic community event, where we get to experience the neighborhood in a different way, celebrate the area businesses, and connect with one another.

Here’s how it works: you buy a ticket (which you should do soon!), then either bring your dinner or pre-order a meal from The Whitney House, the Worthington Inn, Everest Cuisine, or the new Half Pint. (Pro-tip: the Whitney House also offers a kid’s option.) You get to grab a seat at the tables lining High Street and have dinner with your neighbors.

Beer, wine, and cocktails will be available at the event (you can’t bring your own alcohol, sorry). But there are games to play, and you can stroll the district and visit the shops, which will be open that evening. There’s also live music and an old-fashioned cakewalk. You can even sign up to donate a cake to it!

The Picnic sold out last year, so get your tickets soon! Learn more about the Old Worthington Partnership and what they do here.