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This year we will be celebrating our Diamond Jubilee year! The 75th Annual Festival and Picnic for the St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic Church has been a cornerstone of growth and embodies the core values and foundation of faith, heritage and culture that our parish has cherished over the last 116 years The Festival & Picnic is a cherished tradition where Croatian culture comes alive. We welcome all generations of the diaspora, friends and neighbors to celebrate together — sharing in traditional food, music, fellowship and more. Through this joyful gathering, we honor our heritage, strengthen our parish family, and extend our warm Croatian hospitality to all. Rooted in our Catholic faith and proud traditions, we come together each year to share our culture, strengthen our community, and create lasting memories.Whether you’re of Croatian descent or simply interested in learning about a new culture, the Festival & Picnic is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique Croatian experience. The event is designed to celebrate and promote Croatian traditions, arts, and cuisine, offering a glimpse into the nation's vibrant culture and history.We are implementing some big changes! Our food service area will operatecafeteriastyle. Therewill beone entrance and one exit. You will go to each station to order and pay at the cashier on your way out. Beverage service willalso charge per drink at the bar. We appreciate your patience as we work together to make this transition!Pre-Sale Tickets will be available until September 20th, 2026 at a reduced price. Ticket purchase is non-refundable.Pre-Sale TicketsWeek-of & At The Door Ticket PriceAdults (13 - 65): $10Seniors (65+): $8Children (3 - 12): $5Adults (13 - 65): $15Seniors (65+): $10Children (3 - 12): $8Admission tickets are required for entry and include access to the games, rides and activities for all ages. You spoke and we listened! We are working to make the reserved seating even better. This year our volunteers will be monitoring the reserved seating and saving tables until 3PM. There will be a check-in table for your seats. Please note, all reserved seats will be released promptly at 3PM for general seating. Reserved tables fit up to 10 seats.As we work to make this year bigger and better, we will no longer be able to provide reserved parking on site as the picnic activities have expanded. Parking will be available at a nearby lot. Please check back for updates. For anyone will mobility issues, there will be a drop off area on site. Please let the parking attendants/security know that you need assistance.All proceeds of the event will benefit St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic Church and it's endeavors to honor our faith, share our culture and strengthen our community.