DTs Annual Picnic 2026!
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## 🍂 A Perfect End-of-Summer Gathering
After a season full of Pride celebrations, travel, and busy summer schedules, this is a chance to slow down a bit and reconnect.
Join your DTs family for a relaxed afternoon outdoors — good food, easy conversation, and time to enjoy each other’s company without the rush.
This is one of our favorite traditions of the year: a space to gather, unwind, and share a simple, joyful day together.
Whether you’ve been part of DTs for years or you’re thinking about joining us for the first time, this is an easy, welcoming way to show up and feel at home.
All are welcome — including families, friends, and anyone looking for a space that’s inclusive, friendly, and genuinely low-pressure.
Children are welcome — including the furry kind. 🐾 The park allows pets, so feel free to bring your well-behaved companions along.
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## 🍔 What’s on the Menu?
The Club will provide:
- Hamburgers, hot dogs, and sausages
- Veggie burgers and other no-meat options
- Chips and a starter set of side dishes
- Buns, condiments, and soft drinks
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## 🥗 Potluck & Volunteers
We’d love your help to make the day even better!
Bring a side dish, appetizer, dessert, or other favorite to share — but bring a little, not a lot. We usually have plenty of food, so about 6–8 servings is perfect. With everyone contributing a little, we’ll have plenty of variety without ending the afternoon with mountains of leftovers.
You can also sign up to help with setup, grilling, restocking, games, or cleanup.
No pressure — participate as much or as little as you’d like.
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## 💵 Cost
- $5 for members 🎉
- $15 for non-members and guests
👉 Get tickets here
A small ticket helps us plan food and ensure a great experience for everyone.
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## 💜 A Note on Community
This is a space where people can show up as they are.
We especially want this to be a welcoming, comfortable environment for:
- women
- trans and non-binary folks
- families
- new members
If you’re looking for a relaxed way to connect — without pressure or expectations — this is it.
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## ♿ Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is located near the main office building (#1 on the map).
From there:
- Follow the paved path toward the picnic shelters
- The path is gently sloped and accessible
- A ramp leads up to the shelter level (#2) — no stairs required
- Shelter H is just beyond this point (#4)
Map of Lake Fairfax Picnic Shelter Area
(See photos)
📍 Directions to Shelter H
(Numbers refer to points on the map in photos)
## 📍 Directions to Shelter H
(Numbers refer to points on the map in photos)
The easiest way to find us is to map directly to:
👉 Lake Fairfax Park Shelter H
Once inside the park:
- Enter and pass the main Lake Fairfax Park sign
- Continue straight — you’ll see the Water Mine on your right (#5 on the map)
- Drive past the Water Mine toward the main office and large parking area
- Park near the office (#1) - there is accessible parking here for those who need
- Walk (or roll) up the paved path (#2) toward the picnic shelters (#3)
- Shelter H will be on your left — look for the rainbow flags! (#4)
## 🚗 Drop-Off Instructions (Map Route to Shelter H)
If you need to drop off food, coolers, or supplies:
- Drive toward the Water Mine entrance (#5 on the map)
- Just to the left of the entrance, look for the paved path sloping down to the road (#6)
- Carefully drive onto the pavement at that point
- ⚠️ Use the paved entry — do NOT drive over the curb
- Follow the road back and to the left toward the picnic shelters (#4)
- Proceed to Shelter H — look for the rainbow flags 🏳️🌈
- Drop off your items
- Continue following the loop back toward #1 (main parking area) to park
- Walk (or roll) up the paved path (#2) toward the picnic shelters (#3)
- Shelter H will be on your left — look for the rainbow flags! (#4)
Lost? Need help dropping off? Mobility issues?
Just call Chuck Hall at 571-426-0231, or Tom Miller at 571-426-0677. We'll guide you in, or come and drive you up from the parking lot if you need.