Picnic Day 2012

It’s that time of the year that everyone in the Davis community has been waiting for. The one Saturday that students actually look forward to waking up early is here. That’s right, Picnic Day 2012 has arrived. Picnic Day is back this April 21 to celebrate its 98th anniversary. Throughout the year, a board...

If you thought planning your last birthday party was hard, try organizing an event that attracts more than 50,000 visitors a year and includes hundreds of exhibits, performances and interactive events. That’s Picnic Day in a nutshell, and as senior environmental toxicology major and Picnic Day Chair Jennifer Mappus and fifth-year animal science major...

Everyone is gearing up for the Doxie Derby, great food and taking in the sun and greenery of Davis this Saturday. But before going out to campus, you may want to brush up on some little-known facts about one of Davis’ most important events of the year. Picnic Day was originally created to offer...

Yes, Picnic Day means the usual betting on random dogs at the Doxie Derby and lining up for the chance to milk goats and cows. The Quad will be packed with booths. Children will run around chasing dogs and eating hot dogs. But for the first time ever, scattered throughout the usual chaos of...

With a university that prides itself as being connected to its city and one that has mastered the art of inexpensive, people-centric fun, there’s hardly an event more organically placed than Picnic Day. But as students, out-of-towners and alumni alike relish in the ceremony, there’s hardly an incentive to stop and think about how...

“Go big or go home… responsibly.” Morgan Daffin, junior environmental toxicology major “Go to the fashion show! And come decorate fake wands!” Valerie Mores, junior fashion design major and member of the Harry Potter Alliance “Don’t drive anywhere; take the bus! Or even better, walk everywhere.” Kuljit Singh, junior political science major “Wear lots...

By Timothy Sandoval tsandoval@sacbee.com UC Davis holds its annual Picnic Day Saturday. The event, meant to showcase university programs, turned into a rowdy drunk fest in recent years. A heavy police presence curtailed violence last year. This year,...

This week is Picnic Day Pre-Week. There will be events on the Quad every day leading up to Saturday. Tuesday, Tug o’ War, noon to 1 p.m.Wednesday, Cow Milking Contest, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Mini Carnival, noon to 1 p.m. Trivia Night at the Silo, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Entertainment Showcase, noon...

UC Davis’ 98th annual Picnic Day is just around the corner and this year’s festivities will once again be promoted by the grassroots campaign, “Handle Your Shit.” The campaign was started last year by a few students who worked to save Picnic Day from being permanently shut down due to consistent violations concerning alcohol...