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Time for a Picnic
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items Sun's out, blanket's down — everything you need for the perfect outdoor spread. From pack-it-easy essentials to the little extras that make al fresco dining actually feel special. Grab your basket and let's go.
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Picnic basket and carrying ideas
Serving Trays
Wine Selection
Seating
Charcuterie & Cheese Ideas
Music
Picnic basket and carrying ideas
The picnic basket is the main event in any picnic and this one is a real ice breaker. It has a classic design and the plates, glasses, and silverware fit along the insides. It's also very roomy and will fit a lot of food and wine.
Picnic Time Piccadilly Picnic Basket
You might need a hand transporting all your picnic items to the park or beach and this folding trolley will come in handy for that. It even has brakes! I like this one because it has a small section on top for carrying fragile items.
Mac Sports Deluxe Push Pull Folding Wagon with Brakes
If you want to go the extra mile with drink service at your picnic, this travel bar from Home Depot will do the job. It's built to impress and comes with 16 essential bar tools. It weighs just over 18 lbs.
Picnic Time Hamilton Travel Bar (669-48-179-000) | Home Depot
A portable cooler that converts to a table could be another option to consider if you've got lots of guests at your picnic. I found this one the most useful because it has a built in bottle opener.
3-in-1 Portable Cooler Bar Table with Bottle Opener and Lift Top Lid
This cooler keeps drinks cold for 2 days! If you just want a basic portable cooler, this one has the most value and comes in a cool light blue color
Titan by Arctic Zone 13qt Bucket Cooler with Ice Walls - Arctic Peak: Includes Refreezable Ice Pack
Serving Trays
You can't have a picnic without cheese and this cheese board is made from fired acacia wood and includes a soapstone pencil for labeling all the cheeses you're serving.
Picnic Time Acacia Wood Lazy Susan Serving Tray
These are a great idea to serve wine and cheese to your picnic guests. They can balance their servings on these appetizer plates while they socialize with each other.
Picnic Time Rectangle Parawood Wine Appetizer Plates, Set of 4
Wine Selection
For your sparkling wine option, try this Prosecco by Borrasca. It's delicious and comes in 3 sizes.
Borrasca Prosecco DOCG
The Peju winery is very popular in the California wine country and this Sauvignon Blanc is refreshing and has notes of white nectarines, passion fruit, and lemon.
Peju Legacy Sauvignon Blanc
If you're searching for a crisp white wine, King Maui from New Zealand is a great option. The Marlborough region of New Zealand consistently produces tasty wines and can add this one to the long and growing list of popular options that are budget fri...
King Maui Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, 2024
Seating
This large picnic blanket is waterproof and has a strap to carry it as well as a nice sized pouch to store some small items. It's sold as a picnic blanket but it will come in handy for your hiking, camping, and outdoor festivals too.
SCUDDLES SCPRZIP Extra-Large Picnic Blanket, 3-Layer Waterproof Outdoor Mat with Carry Strap and Storage Pocket, Ideal for Beach, Camping & Hiking
I found this adjustable folding table on Wayfair that would serve well if you're having a more formal picnic. The seat benches are sold separately. It can hold up to 110 lbs of weight.
Gymax 66.5'' Solid Wood Rectangular Adjustable Portable Picnic Table | Wayfair
This picnic table and bench set is found on Wayfair and measures 71" L x 20" W. It also folds up for easy storage.
Arlmont & Co. Gailmarie Portable Picnic Table and Bench Set, Outdoor Wooden Folding Camping Dining Table Set for Patio Garden Outdoor Activities & Reviews | Wayfair
This seating option from IKEA is a set of 4 folding chairs with cushions and a folding table. It measures just over 39" L x 21" W so if you're having a small gathering and no one wants to sit on the ground, this is a great solution.
TÄRNÖ Table and 4 chairs, outdoor - black/light brown stained foldable/foldable Kuddarna light gray-beige 39 3/8x21 1/4 "
Charcuterie & Cheese Ideas
Ideas for your Charcuterie board
You won't need to worry about presentation with this Charcuterie Kit from Costco. It even comes with wooden board and a cheese knife set.
Platterful, Charcuterie Kit - 1 Wooden Board & 1 Cheese Knife Set Included
This luxury Charcuterie set includes everything you need to bring your creativity to life while designing your Charcuterie picnic board.
D'Artagnan 13-piece Gourmet Roasting Ham & Luxury Charcuterie Gift Box, 12.5 lbs
This award winning cheese from Murrays Cheese in New York was originally served only at the famous restaurant Eleven Madison Park but know it's accessible to everyone. It's called Murray's Cave Aged Reserve Greensward. Add this runny cheese to your ...
Murray's Cave Aged Reserve Greensward | Murray's Cheese
This best selling cheese by Murray's Cheese has also won awards for it's rich bacon and sour cream flavor. They recommend it to be paired with Merlot but it's wonderful on its own.
Murray’s Cave Aged Original Stockinghall Cheddar - meaty & robust | Murray's Cheese
Another one from Murray's Cheese. This is a seasonal cheese board designed for spring! It has been carefully put together and comes pre-arranged so you have a charcuterie board ready to display at your picnic table. They have many others and will wor...
Small Sunshine & Flowers Cheese Board | Murray's Cheese
Music
To set the atmosphere for your picnic, you'll need music, right? This beats pill bluetooth speaker is beautifully designed and will serve as a functional decorative accent on your picnic spread. It has a clear powerful sound and a long lasting batter...
Beats Pill Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Champagne Gold