June 21 at Elver Park – Join Open Doors’ Free Community Potluck!

Rain or shine, join Open Doors for Refugees at the annual community potluck picnic!

This event is free, open to the public, has family-friendly activities, live music, and an international potluck luncheon. Welcome and connect with refugee families who are making their home in Madison.

Please RSVP at our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1332003042074441/


Sunday, June 21
From 12pm to 3pm at the Elver Park Pavilion

1238 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI 53719


pavilion full of people

WORT 89.9FM Madison · It’s Picnic Time with Open Doors!

Activities

The big parachute at the Open Doors for Refugees Potluck Picnic
a kid playing with a hula hoop and a chaperone nearby

Music Acts

Tani Diakite and the Afrofunkstars

Tani Diakite with his Kamale n'goni instrument

With his Kamale n’goni, a West African ancestor to the banjo, and his plaintive singing, he never fails to drop the deepest blues around.

Cumbia Cachaca

The two main members of Cumbia Cachaca

We are excited to have the traditional colombian music creators, Cumbia Cachaca joining us for the first time!

Gloria Hays

Gloria Hays singing and performing an instrument

Returning artist Gloria Hays is back again with her hammered dulcimer, performing for all ages!

Food

Food service starts at 12:45!

A plate full of a variety of delicious food

This year, we will serve the following dishes, in addition to what our guests are bringing.

  • Banzo Mediterranean food
  • Lao and Southeast Asian food from Ahan
  • Cookies from Madison Sourdough
  • Ian’s Pizza
  • Fruit salad
  • Sparkling water and fruit soda from Trader Joes
  • Water, lemonade, and coffee
  • The traditional Open Doors cake!

Further pre-prepared servings to be announced.

Bring a Dish to the Potluck!

You are welcome to bring a food dish to share! No signup is necessary for this, but feel free to get in touch if you have any questions: [email protected]

Volunteer Your Time!

Interested in helping out at the picnic?
Email [email protected] or sign up here.

volunteers at a sign-in table

Host Sponsor

UW Health logo

Media Sponsor

WORT logo

Neighbor Sponsors

The Sow's Ear logo
Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin logo

Advocate Sponsors

Madison Sourdough Logo
Jewish Social Services Logo
Mad City Coders logo
Mad City Coders

Ally & In-Kind Sponsors

American Solutions for Business logo
American Solutions for Business
african center for community development logo
Madison Children's Museum logo
Madison School & Community Recreation logo
Woodman's Markets, Employee Owned logo
Madison Public Library logo
HyVee logo