Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

The 68th Annual Great Canadian Picnic, celebrating all things Canadian in Arizona and welcomes 2500 attendees from Canada and the U.S., is set to takeplace on Saturday February 1, 2020 at the South Mountain Park Activity Complex. It is a familyfun day filled with activities, games, live music, snow games, climbing and sliding wall, classic cars, door prizes, great food and so much more for both adults and kids! An annual highlight of many Arizona-Canadians and their friends, it is open to the public and admission is free.

For the last 67 years the Great Canadian Picnic has provided a vital source of exchange, supportand referrals for families who have relocated and are visiting the Valley of the Sun. The picnic was started by the Canadian Social Club, one great lady in particular, Reta Wallace, but is nowsupported by the Canadians In Arizona Benefiting Education and Exchanges 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization. Proceeds from the Great Canadian Picnic support exchanges between Arizona and Canadian Cities that focus on youth and education.

With 128,000 Canadians living and working here along with the expected 1 million visitors fromCanada this year the Picnic is a great display of heritage for Canadians to enjoy.

With long time sponsors and supporters such as BMO Harris Bank, Dignity Health, Circle K, Keats Connelly, Fox Reliable Insurance, Arizona Coyotes and the Canadian Consulate the daybrings both fun and opportunity for all that attend. There are many displays that have vital information for ease of relocation, dual living or just visiting. The fun begins with music andsnow games including a snow slide, snow golf and snow mound. There are games for all agesand a climbing-sliding inflatable. The Arizona Coyotes show off their exciting interactive Mobile Road Tour and Ball Hockey. The Dbacks Street Team is there for all that love baseball. There isa beautiful classic car display for the automobile lovers. There is so much for the kids to take inwith face painting, a balloon artist, a caricature artist, calf roping, moose bean bag toss,Canadian candy bars and so much more! Don’t miss the great assortment of delicious foodtrucks including the Canadian favorite Poutine.

The Great Canadian Picnic….a day filled with fun, friends and making memories!