The annual Old Timers Picnic will be held on Oct. 13, inside the Clayton Building at Pasco County Fairgrounds in Dade City.
Traditionally, the event has been hosted by the Burkett family. But, this year’s picnic will be headed by Sam Sessa, along with a committee.
Anyone who has lived in Pasco County for 20 years or longer is invited to attend, and those joining in the festivities are welcome to bring their families.
There’s no official start time. Food will be set out and ready to eat at noon, but guests are encouraged to come earlier to socialize.
The picnic offers visitors the opportunity to reminisce , to look through scrapbooks and old newspapers, and to enjoy a potluck meal.
“You get a feeling of camaraderie – talking to your old friends and how the way things used to be,” said Diane Jones, who helps to publicize the event.
Attendees are asked to bring their own covered dish to share and tableware, as the setting will be potluck-style.
The committee will be serving fish, as well as lemonade and iced tea.
Prizes will be available for the oldest man and woman attending, the couple married the longest and the person who traveled the farthest.
A brief business meeting will also be held to elect committee officers for the following year.
Old Timers Picnic
Where: Pasco County Fairgrounds Clayton Building, 36722 State Road 52 in Dade City
When: Oct. 13. Food will be put out at noon, but those attending are encouraged to come earlier.
Cost: Free (Please bring a dish to share)
Details: Anyone who has lived in Pasco County longer than 20 years is invited and is welcome to bring their family. There’s a chance to win a prize, to share stories and photos, and to partake in a potluck meal.
Info: Call Diane Jones at (352) 588-3368, or email her at .
Published October 10, 2018
