
GOREE CALIFORNIA PICNIC 2026
ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA PICNICS
Our Purpose
In between our larger national family reunions, the NorCal chapter gathers in order to strengthen our family bonds, share vital updates, and celebrate our shared history.
What to Expect
Our annual gatherings offer a fun-filled day in the sun for all generations, featuring:
- Great food and fellowship
- Games and activities for adults and kids
- Important updates to prepare for the national reunion
When and Where
The 2026 Goree California Picnic be on Saturday, August 15th in Lodi at Micke Grove Regional Park (11793 Micke Grove Rd., Lodi, California)
Join us at the California Picnic!
Cost:
- $25 for Adults and Teens age 15 & up
- $12.50 for Youth age 8 - 14
- Free for kids age 7 and under
Payment: Use whichever payment method below is easiest for you. Please note that for online payments, you may see the name Victor Alexander (aka Leon) associated with the Goree Family account.
- Zelle: Add GoreeFamily2025@gmail.com as a recipient
- Cash App: $GoreeFamily2025
- Venmo: @GoreeFamily
- Check or Money Order Payable to: "Goree Family Reunion", PO Box 20124, El Sobrante, CA 94820
Help: If you have any questions, please contact Goreefamilyreunion@gmail.com
Please Note: It is critical that we know how many people will be attending. Registration and Payment need to be paid beforehand, so that we can purchase enough food and other items for the picnic. Thank You!
Events and Activities
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Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome volunteers to help with various tasks and activities during the picnic. Whether its helping to cook and/or serve food, facilitating games and activities, set-up/clean-up, etc., your assistance will be greatly appreciated and needed!

Talent Show
Do you have a talent you can share? Or something you can do to entertain us? Can you sing, dance, act, play music, or do some other performance? Please join our talent show!
Women vs Men Tug of War Video
From our previous family reunion in Stockton, CA


