2019 Site and Accessibility Information

Please note this information regarding parking, directions, restrooms, and accessibility for each Picnic Operetta performance site.

August 11, 2 pm (Preview) RSVP HERE
Women’s Environmental Institute
15715 River Rd, North Branch, MN 55056

  • PARKING: In the grass area past the chicken coop. Follow the signs.
  • DOGS: Highly prefer dogs not allowed. Many problems because it is an open area and dogs can go running. Many farm dogs in area.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: The retreat Center has bathrooms, but for all events outside we order a large handicap sanitation stall close to grounds area.
  • PERFORMANCE SITE: Grassy area.

August 15, 7 pm (Opening) RSVP HERE
Dodge Nature Center Farm Education Center
1701 Charlton Avenue, West St. Paul MN 55118

  • PARKING: Entrance #3 Parking lot at 1701 Charlton, overflow parking at Dodge Nature Preschool.
  • DOGS: We do not allow dogs at the nature center.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS:  Yes, accessible.
  • PERFORMANCE SITE: Grassy knoll in front of the barn, mildly sloped bowl.
  • RAIN SITE: Indoor performance area in our Farm Education Building.

August 17, 2 pm RSVP HERE
Upper Landing Park  (New Location for 2019!)
180 Shepard Road, St. Paul MN 55012

  • PARKING: Street parking is available on Shepard Road.
  • DOGS: Yes.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: No.

August 18, 2 pm RSVP HERE
Upper Landing Park  (New Location for 2019!)
180 Shepard Road, St. Paul MN 55012

  • PARKING: Street parking is available on Shepard Road.
  • DOGS: Yes.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: No.

August 24, 2 pm RSVP HERE
Skidmore Park Community Garden
1085 4th Street East, St Paul, MN 55106

  • PARKING: On-street parking only.
  • DOGS: Yes.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: No.
  • PERFORMANCE SITE: Grassy with grass paths throughout community garden plots.
  • RAIN SITE: TBD

August 25, 4 pm RSVP HERE
Tony Schmidt Regional Park  (New Location for 2019!)
3500 Lake Johanna Boulevard, Arden Hills, MN 55112

  • PARKING: Park in the parking lot north of Lake Johanna Boulevard.
  • DOGS: Yes.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: Yes.
  • PERFORMANCE SITE: Grassy area.
  • RAIN SITE: The picnic shelter to the east of the parking lot north of Lake Johanna Boulevard.

August 31, 2 pm RSVP HERE
Alexis Bailly Vineyard
18200 Kirby Ave. Hastings, MN 55033

  • PARKING: Parking in our lot, along the driveway and overflow in the fields, all marked for guests.
  • DOGS: Yes, on leash.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: Yes.
  • PERFORMANCE SITE: Sloped hilside behind the winery building.
  • RAIN SITE: None.

September 1, 2 pm RSVP HERE
Alexis Bailly Vineyard
18200 Kirby Ave. Hastings, MN 55033

  • PARKING: Parking in our lot, along the driveway and overflow in the fields, all marked for guests.
  • DOGS: Yes, on leash.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: Yes.
  • PERFORMANCE SITE: Sloped hilside behind the winery building.
  • RAIN SITE: None.

September 7, 2 pm RSVP HERE
Bronx Park Community Garden
2500 Georgia Ave. South (Nelson Park Building), St. Louis Park, 55426

  • PARKING: A parking lot with accessible spots adjoins the Nelson Park Community Building.
  • DOGS: Yes, on leash.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: Accessible bathrooms are located inside the Nelson Park Community Building.
  • PERFORMANCE SITE: There is a grassy area in the gardens for seating, without much shade.
  • RAIN SITE: None.

September 8, 2 pm RSVP HERE
JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden
2900 Glenwood Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405

  • PARKING: Beach parking lot off of Glenwood Ave, neighborhood streets, or bike here!
  • DOGS: Yes, as long as owners pick up after them.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: There is an ADA porta-potty within walking distance, and flush toilets at the beach house closer to Wirth Parkway ( a longer walk/roll), paved paths near perimeter, wood chip/mulch surface in the garden.
  • PERFORMANCE SITE: Grassy, pretty flat, mature oak trees, orchard, good sized production garden w/veggies, hoop house, honeybee hives.
  • RAIN SITE: Wirth Picnic Pavilion which is located across the street, about half a block down and up the hill. Prep kitchen space, large room for performance, screen porches, bathrooms. Parking for vehicles with ADA permits only at the top. Access would be open for audience members with ADA permits.

September 14, 2 pm RSVP HERE
New York Mills Sculpture Park  (New Location for 2019!)
Presented by the New York Mills Cultural Center
North Broadway Avenue & U.S. 10,, New York Mills, MN 56567

  • PARKING: On-site.
  • DOGS: Yes.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: Yes.
  • PERFORMANCE SITE: Grassy, a few trees, sculptures, labyrinth, Barn shelter with restrooms.
  • RAIN SITE: Cultural Center (24 Main Ave N).

September 15, 2 pm RSVP HERE
Baker’s Acres Farm
36861 Co Rd 9, Avon, MN 56310

  • PARKING: Park on the lawn – watch for signage.
  • DOGS: No pets allowed.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: One outhouse.
  • PERFORMANCE SITE: In front of the barn at the bottom of a small hill, overlooking the produce fields.
  • RAIN SITE: The inside of the barn.

September 21, 3 pm CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Dream Acres Farm
17289 County Road 8, Wykoff, MN, 55990
Call 507.352.4255 to RSVP

  • PARKING: Entry road and on lawn.
  • DOGS: No.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: Yes.
  • PERFORMANCE SITE: Grassy and hilly.
  • RAIN SITE: The inside of the barn.

September 22, 2:30 pm RSVP HERE
Squash Blossom Farm
7499 60th Avenue NE, Oronoco, MN 55960

  • PARKING: Along the west side of 60th Avenue, then walk up the driveway.
  • DOGS: No.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: Yes, one accessible public restroom.
  • PERFORMANCE SITE: Grassy area.
  • RAIN SITE: TBD.

September 28, 2 pm RSVP HERE
Swede Hollow Park
657 East Beaumont St, St. Paul, MN

  • PARKING: Along the west side of 60th Avenue, then walk up the driveway.
  • DOGS: No.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: Yes, one accessible public restroom.
  • PERFORMANCE SITE: Grassy area.
  • RAIN SITE: TBD.

September 29, 2 pm RSVP HERE
Loring Park Garden of the Seasons
1382 Willow Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408

  • PARKING: Street.
  • DOGS: On leash.
  • ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS: Yes.
  • PERFORMANCE SITE: Public park, grass, trees, shrubs, rolling hill topography.
  • RAIN SITE: Park building.