Picnic Day is the largest student-run event in the nation, it UC Davis’ annual open house with over 200+ events.

Picnic Day officially begins with the parade opening ceremony at 9:30 am, followed by the parade at 10:00 am. All Picnic Day-run events start at 9:00 am and end at 5:00 pm, most will run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There are other independent events that run into the evening, including Battle of the Bands and Davis Dance Revolution, which end around 10:00 pm.

Parking is free on campus all day except in restricted spaces, and there is no restriction on the duration of parking. For vehicle emergency assistance between 8AM and 5PM on Picnic Day, call TAPS at (530) 752-8277.

Riding the bus will cost $1 per person* on all bus lines with the exception of Senior and Disabled riders. Student IDs, bus passes, and 10-ride tickets are not acceptable fares on Picnic Day.  Note that Unitrans will also be offering free shuttles (see corresponding FAQ below).

*The fare is being charged to pay for added police presence required on Picnic Day.

TAPS stands for Transportation and Parking Services. They handle all of UC Davis’ transportation and parking for everyday events.Their offices are located next to Hutchison Field and the Pavilion Parking structure.

Unitrans provides us with two different services on Picnic Day. Regular bus lines run on Picnic Day, allowing people to get to campus from anywhere in the City of Davis. They cost $1 per person except for senior and disabled citizens. The parking shuttles run every 30 minutes and they help people get from the Silo Union to various campus locations and parking lots including the Equestrian Center, Aggie Stadium, School of Veterinary Medicine and the Mondavi Center. These shuttles are free to use.

UC Davis is committed to making Picnic Day accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to participate in this event because of a disability, please contact the Picnic Day Chair no later than Friday, April 6, 2018 with information regarding the requested accommodation via email at chair@picnicday.ucdavis.edu or by phone at 530-752-6320.

Only event participants approved by the Board of Directors will receive these permits. Please consult the respective event director. If you have any further questions, you can contact our Transportation Director at transportation@picnicday.ucdavis.edu, or UCD Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) at (530) 752-8277 OR visit the TAPS website.

You can board the Unitrans bus on campus at the Memorial Union Terminal. The silo terminal will only serve the Picnic Day Parking Shuttle.

Yes.

All parking lots will offer handicap spaces.

The majority of traffic is usually located near the MU area, especially in the morning and while the parade is running. To avoid traffic, trying parking at alternative lots; check out our ‘Driving to UC Davis’ page for more information. From 3PM to 5PM, heavy traffic builds up at the Pavilion Parking Structure on the West side of the campus.  Try parking at alternative locations to avoid this.

There is no overnight parking available on campus.

Gators and Golf carts are reserved only for Picnic Day staff and affiliates who require moving across campus to keep the event running throughout the day. Please refrain from requesting a ride.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event because of a disability, please contact Grace Gaither, Picnic Day Chair, no later than Friday, April 6th with information regarding the requested accommodation via email at chair@picnicday.ucdavis.edu. or by phone at 530-752-6320.