Picnic at Railroad Park

Celebrating Birmingham

Picnic at Railroad Park

19 Acres. 15 Years. Always in Motion.

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Railroad Park Foundation will host a picnic celebration & fundraiser at the Park on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 1 PM – 5 PM. The event is FREE to the public to welcome all Birmingham residents for a festive & fun day at Railroad Park.

Picnic at Railroad Park will incorporate live music, children’s activities, food & drink and more to enjoy our 19 acres – all activities are specifically designed to create excitement about Railroad Park & Birmingham!

We invite you to join us in celebrating Railroad Park and Birmingham on Sunday, September 28, 2025!

 

  Music: Enjoy live music at our 17th Street Plaza Stage! This year’s entertainment features The Birmingham Youth & Young Adult Fellowship Choir, semifinalist on America’s Got Talent. Plus Grammy Award winner & Birmingham native Pynk Beard will be performing as our headliner. Entertainment is proudly sponsored by Vulcan Materials.

 Birmingham Showcase: Stroll along 1st Avenue South to shop with local merchants, artists, and organizations displaying goods and information, highlighting the diversity and variety of what Birmingham has to offer. You’ll find apparel, jewelry, home decor, art, candles, and more! The Birmingham Showcase is sponsored by Macknally Land Design.

Reserved Picnics: Join us at the Piggly Wiggly VIP Plaza by purchasing a picnic lunch in support of Railroad Park. Located on a picturesque section of Regions Bank 17th Street Plaza this area includes shaded seating, complimentary boxed lunches from 1918 Catering, complimentary non-alcoholic drinks from Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and other amenities. Reservations closed on September 18.

 99 Neighborhood Celebration: We are excited to recognize Birmingham’s 99 neighborhoods and the officers that serve our communities. Please join us at the Main Stage at 3 p.m. as we honor our distinguished guests in attendance. Sponsored by PNC.

Kid Zone/ Children’s Activities: A children’s area will be filled with fun lawn games to keep the entire family engaged. Games will include Giant Connect-Four, Giant Checkers, Beanbag toss – plus inflatables, face painting & more.  This area is proudly sponsored by Regions Bank.

 Food Truck Row: What’s a picnic without food? While you are welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy, we’ll have some of Birmingham’s best food trucks offering yummy options to satisfy your appetite. Who’s ready for some Eugene’s Hot Chicken or a Travis Chicago Style Burger? This area is proudly sponsored by ProAssuranceNOTE: Cooler and bag checks will be implemented. Glass and outside alcohol violate Railroad Park Rules. We’ll have bars set up to purchase adult beverages for your convenience.

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating.

For additional questions or inquiries, please e-mail picnic@railroadpark.org

Thank you to our 15th Anniversary Picnic Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Piggly Wiggly VIP Plaza

99 Neighborhood Celebration sponsored by PNC Bank

Entertainment sponsored by Vulcan Materials Company

Premiere Sponsors

Beverages sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED

Birmingham Showcase sponsored by Macknally Land Design

Lawn Games & Children’s Activities sponsored by Regions Bank

Food Truck Row sponsored by ProAssurance

Silver Sponsors

Iron Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

                                 

                   

Park Sponsors

Park Donors

Park Champion
Bernard Frei & Maye Head Frei
Greenspace Hero
Anne & Mike Warren / The Williams-Walker Fund
Rail Trail Proud
Alison & Jim Gorrie / Ken Jackson / Jean & David Kassouf / Karyn & Brent Uptain / Marjorie White
Evergreen Enthusiast
  Rosie O’Beirne /  Patty Pilkerton
Heart for the Park Friend
Kathy & Jim Emison / Ann & Troy Haas / Elizabeth & Mike Goodrich / Koko & Stan Mackin / Cheryl Morgan / Hatton Smith / Jane & Tom Underwood / Linda Vernon & Peter Walsh