Meet Me At The Table
Harvest Edition
October 3 · Lucan
An intimate fall dinner celebrating good food, local makers and gathering around the table.
Get tickets →What's happening
There's always something coming up.
Jam Night
Jam Fest on the Road
October 17 · Lucan
Reggae, dancehall, Jamaican-inspired bites and an evening built around good energy.
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Grand Bend Jam Fest
A Taste of Jamaica
Summer 2027 · Grand Bend
Our biggest gathering of the year.
Discover Jam Fest →About Picnics
We think there should be more good things to do close to home.
And we believe a simple moment, done well, is worth remembering.
Picnics At The Bend creates thoughtful ways to gather in Grand Bend and around it. Sometimes that's dinner around a long table. Sometimes it's reggae on a Friday night. Sometimes it's hundreds of people coming together for Jam Fest.
And sometimes it's just you, a few friends and one of our picnic kits.
Simple, but elevated. The kind of plans that turn into really great memories.
Our story
Picnic rentals
Your plans. Just a little more special.
Planning a beach day, date night, birthday or afternoon with friends? We'll give you everything you need to turn it into something memorable.
Azure
Coastal, bright and breezy.
Mindy
Earthy, relaxed and understated.
Rosalie
Soft, romantic and playful.
Grand Bend Jam Fest
Our biggest gathering of the year.
A day of reggae, dancehall, Jamaican food and almost 300 people on the grass at Klondyke Sports Park. That was July 2026 — the first one.
It's back in Summer 2027, bigger. Jam Fest has its own home online, with the lineup, vendor waitlist and everything else.
Discover Jam Fest →
The vibe
Come hungry. Stay awhile.
Kind words
People keep telling us the same thing.
★★★★★It was hassle & worry free. It is a great date idea as everything is already set up for you in the kit & elevates the picnic experience. If you're looking to do something extra special for your loved ones at an affordable price, I would definitely check out Picnics at the Bend!
Nadine
★★★★★It turned a regular day into something memorable, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. It felt personal, like someone actually cared about making it special for us. I'm usually the type to overthink planning dates but this made it easy. If you're trying to do something different and meaningful I'd recommend this.
Brian
★★★★★We rented the picnic kit for our anniversary to set up at the beach, and it was absolutely perfect! The setup was so beautiful yet incredibly easy to put together. It created such a romantic and cozy atmosphere. Such a wonderful way to elevate a picnic at the beach or anywhere. Highly recommend if you want to just show up, relax, and enjoy!
Mo & Matt
★★★★★From scouting out the best location, to making sure the set-up was just right, it really made the picnic the best it can be. I looked forward to this picnic for a few weeks prior to our date, and you really went above and beyond to make sure that my expectations were not only met, but exceeded! I also really appreciated your clear communication and your flexibility with the date and time of our experience. I have never done such a premium picnic experience before, and it was definitely something I would love to do again with you! I will be recommending to friends!
Shannon & Meagan