2026 Freedom Picnic — USA 250

Join members of the club at our annual Freedom Picnic as we celebrate USA 250 this year!

RSVP at the bottom of this page.

When:
Saturday, May 30, 3-6pm

Location:
Rotary Shelter, Ritter Park, Town of Cary
301 Lochmere Drive West, Cary, NC

Food:
Burgers and Hot Dogs provided; please bring a side or dessert to share. Bring your favorite non-alcoholic beverage.

Fun:
Music. Trivia. Bring an outdoor game or activity. Do you have corn hole boards? Or miniature soccer goals? Or a frisbee game, like Can Jam? Bring it!

Program (subject to change):
3:00 Arrive, Check-in
3:30 Gathering Together, Lance Olive, Club President
3:33 Welcome Candidates
3:36 National Anthem on Guitar, Charlie Allen
3:39 Pledge of Allegiance, TBD
3:42 Invocation, Lance Olive
3:45 Speaker Intro, Becki Allen
3:50 Speaker, Bob Rosser, USA 250 Project &John Locke Foundation
4:05 Ending Announcements, Lance Olive
4:30 Food
5:30 Trivia Time

Volunteer:
We need help with Ice, Drinks, Decorations, Setup, Food Table, Cleanup, Games, etc. Click this link to Volunteer.

Donate:
This event will cost us for shelter rental, meat and picnic supplies Click this link to help cover the costs with your Donation.