Life is no picnic – but today it is!

Every year, June 18 marks International Picnic Day, a holiday that we like to celebrate to the fullest! At Extremis, we encourage each opportunity to enjoy the beauty of being outside in good company! So let’s get started celebrating this day – with a picnic!

Two people arriving by bicycle at a round outdoor picnic table on a wooden terrace, with one person carrying a basket beneath overhanging tree branches.
Two people unpacking food from picnic baskets onto a round outdoor Gargantua table on a wooden deck, with a bicycle parked beside them in a sunny garden.

How to celebrate?

Let’s admit, what holiday is better than one centered around eating and sharing food in nature? So, pack your picnic basket, hop onto your bike, head to the park to enjoy an outdoor meal with your friends, and celebrate this unofficial holiday.

What do you need to host a pleasant picnic? Well, it’s not the first time we host a picnic, and we’re glad to share our picnic knowledge! So follow these 5 tips for your perfect picnic!

1. The perfect picnic spot

Find yourself a nice place surrounded by nature, this could be the park, your balcony, a public space or just on the lawn. What’s important is that you feel free and relaxed, so put the dishes and laundry out of sight for a while!

Although many would opt for a blanket to sit on, we do prefer a proper table. Pick a table that gathers all the friends you want and sit comfortably without having to worry about ants crawling up your legs!

Two people standing by a round picnic table under a willow tree while friends approach carrying picnic baskets across the lawn.
Open wicker picnic basket filled with plates, glasses, jars and drinks on a picnic table beside sandwiches and other shared food.

2. Fun food and tasty drinks

Secondly, of course, the food! Show off your culinary art and share the best recipes. Important is to prepare things ahead that will still taste great when you’re ready to eat. In need of some inspiration? Here are some recipes we’re big on!

XXL sandwich

Some guacamole, figs, and goat cheese on a French baguette. We presented this delicious sandwich on an extra-long tapas board, the perfect shared dish!

Mini burgers

Who doesn’t like a burger? Add the toppings to your liking - we had guacamole, salad, and a beef patty - and secure everything with a skewer or a toothpick. Pro-tip, don’t throw away the toothpicks, but use them to pick the olives!

Veggies to dip

Sliced carrots and cucumbers are healthy and refreshing snacks. Instead of making a mess with hummus and cocktail sauce, add your sauce to a jar and add the veggies. Put your pretty, messy-free jar on the table, just like that!

Overhead view of six people seated around a round picnic table covered with quiche, sandwiches, drinks and shared picnic dishes.

Some other dishes we put on the table were couscous salad, quiche, mini pizzas, and homemade lemonade. Obviously, we also had dessert, some fresh fruit, muffins, and delicious pancake skewers put a smile on everybody’s face!

3. Let’s play a game

It’s not all food and drinks, stretch your legs and play a game! Have a water fight, a dance-off, or play some Kubb as we did! May the best team win…

Four women playing Kubb on a grassy lawn, with one wooden baton flying toward the wooden blocks.
Close-up of a Kubb game set on the grass with players holding wooden batons and a picnic table blurred in the background.
Man throwing a wooden baton during a lawn game while other guests stand and watch near the picnic setup.

4. Sweet music

To get in that sweet, sultry, summer picnic mood, put some music on. We’ve made the perfect picnic playlist, so you can put your phone aside during the picnic. Find 'Picnic Pleasures' op Spotify on Spotify and enjoy our 100 favorite picnic tunes!

Listen to ‘Picnic Pleasures’ on Spotify

Group of friends toasting with drinks around a round picnic table under a leafy willow tree.
Woman photographing friends at the picnic with her phone while they sit together under hanging branches.

5. Share the vibe

Share your picnic with the world and inspire others to head outside for the day! Don't forget to tag and mention #extremis, we're curious to see how you spend your International Picnic Day!

Group portrait of five friends smiling and waving at the camera around a round outdoor picnic table in a sunny garden.

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