"Picnic in the Park" Sunday, July 4th in Batavia

The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council's 26th annual family event "Picnic in the Park" is set for noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 4 at Centennial Park on Richmond Avenue in Batavia. As is tradition, the "Picnic in the Park" will be kicked off by the 5th Annual Powerhouse Gym Firecracker 5K Run for the Arts, a benefit for the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council. The race will begin at 11 a.m. with race-day registration from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This year's "Picnic in the Park" will include all-day musical entertainment, an arts and crafts show, folk arts programs, food vendors, children's activities, and much more. Admission is free.

For a race application or information call GO ART! at 585-343-9313 email info@goart.org or visit www.goart.org. Applications are also still available for artists, crafters or nonprofits wishing to have a booth.