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This event is for those that are excited about sharing joy with others and bringing their absolute best cookies to share with everyone. It will be sweetly chaotic with waiting times and crumbs. If you are choosing joy, time with friends, and sweetness, this event is for you.

• All tickets ($40/ticket/person) are non-refundable, final sale, and non-transferable. No exceptions under any circumstances. The event tagline is NO COOKIE, NO ENTRY meaning that if you are a living breathing human being, you must bring 24 cookies to the event to enter, with your ticket.

• Event tickets. Note that there is a limited number of tickets and might go very quickly. Please set an alarm and plan accordingly. Note that tickets aren’t “reserved” for you even if they are in your cart. If you check out and inventory is out, you will get an error message. If you do not have a ticket, you will not be able to participate in this event. This is an intentionally smaller event.

• Final sale. Tickets can not be resold. We will be checking for government-issued IDs to match the name under the ticket purchase. When checking out, make sure that you are using a credit card under your name (for example, do not use your husband’s credit card if he will not be at event registration with his ID).

• Non-transferable. Please do not purchase a ticket from someone else as it will not be honored at COOKIE PICNIC registration. Please do not sell tickets to anyone as they won’t be honored at the event. Your ticket must match your government ID at event registration.

• Group tickets: If you are purchasing a ticket for a group, please note that you personally have to be at the event registration to activate your tickets. If you are not 100% sure you can be at the event for your group, please designate someone else to purchase your group tickets. (i.e. Your daughter / husband / cousin / friend can not buy your ticket for you if they are not at event registration with their government-issued ID to activate the tickets).

• Cookie requirements. This event is for those that are excited about bringing their absolute best cookies to the picnic. We want delicious, beautiful cookies! Bring your best so we can all eat well. This event is what we make it to be! Please note that if your cookies do not meet the guidelines below, you won’t be able to participate even if you have a ticket.

  • Every attendee must bring 24 pieces (or more) of the same type of cookie

  • No brown or beige cookies – we want a colorful, varied spread! If you want to double check your cookie idea with me, please send me an email at elisa@cakepicnictour.com.

  • Only homemade cookies allowed. No bakery or store bought grocery store cookies allowed.

• Kids at COOKIE PICNIC: Kids under 8 years old do not need a ticket or 24 cookies to attend and participate. Everyone else will need a ticket and cookies to participate.

• Dogs at COOKIE PICNIC: No dogs allowed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why are the tickets sold out already?

Tickets will say sold out until 10AM PST. Once it hits 10AM, the tickets will be added to the site.

What do I do if it sells out? Will you add a Sunday date if the event sells out?

No, there will be no additional sessions added for COOKIE PICNIC this year.

What does the ticket include?

Entry into the event, box for cookies, Guittard tote bag with goodies, and a chance to win prizes. Please note that proceeds from this event will be matched and donated to baby Jojo. Jojo has a life-threatening rare disease called SCN8A. It’s a devastating illness that attacks a child’s brain, stealing their ability to walk, talk or even eat on their own. Far too many do not survive childhood. Proceeds will help with the path to a cure, one that explores how to deliver gene therapy to the brain safely and efficiently. More info at https://www.rarebreak.org/.

Are there any guidelines for the cookies?

• Every attendee must bring 24 pieces (or more) of the same type of cookie.

• No brown or beige cookies – we want a colorful, varied spread!

• Only homemade cookies allowed. No bakery or store bought grocery store cookies allowed.

What are the cookie categories for the prizes?

most festive cookie, most colorful cookie, most unique cookie, most labor of love cookie, most creative cookie, most unique ingredient, best savory cookie, and crowd favorite cookie. Zoha and Hetal will be joining us and helping to judge and award the winning cookies!

Does everyone need a ticket and 24 cookies to enter the COOKIE PICNIC venue and participate in the event?

Yes. 1 ticket and 24 cookies (of the same type of cookie) per person.

What is the latest I can arrive at the event?

You must be in line by 12:30PM. After 12:30PM, we will no longer accept anyone in the queue. If you miss this time, you will not be able to participate in the event.

I am buying tickets for me and my family but I will be arriving first. Can they check in after me?

The entire group must check in together for entry.

Can I buy more than 1 ticket at a time?

Yes, you can purchase more than 1 ticket at a time. Please note that everyone you are buying a ticket for also needs to bring 24 cookies each.

What does my COOKIE PICNIC ticket look like?

Once you complete checking out, an email confirmation of your purchase will be sent to your email. That Squarespace email confirmation is your ticket to the event. Please be ready to show that at COOKIE PICNIC registration to receive your materials. Pro tip: please make sure to check your spam folder and mark the message as important.

Why can’t I bring brown or beige cookies?

I’d like us to collectively build a beautiful, colorful spread of festive and cheerful cookies! I don’t want a table full of beige piles. This is also a challenge to get creative in the kitchen with your baking! Bring in the sprinkles, the freeze dried fruits, and the color/flavor variety.

Are there any guidelines for the cookies?

• Every attendee must bring 24 pieces (or more) of the same type of cookie.

• No brown or beige cookies – we want a colorful, varied spread! If you want to double check your cookie idea with me, please send me an email at elisa@cakepicnictour.com.

• Only homemade cookies allowed. No bakery or store bought grocery store cookies allowed.

Can I come if I don’t know anyone?

Absolutely! Many attendees come solo and leave with new friends. COOKIE PICNIC is designed as a welcoming space for everyone — whether you’re a baker, cookie enthusiast, or simply curious.

What is the dress code?

Please wear a holiday sweater or red/green!

Can I get a refund if I can’t attend?

Tickets are final sale, non-refundable, and non-transferable. Absolutely no exceptions under any circumstances.

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