SUPPORT US
How To Support BGP
The Big Gay Picnic is a community-powered gathering, made possible by the generosity of our volunteers, supporters, and sponsors.
Whether you make a donation, pick up some picnic merchandise, join our volunteer crew, become a sponsor, or partner with us, your support helps us continue bringing our community together in a safe space every month.
DONATIONS
Help Make the Magic Happen!
Your support helps us keep The Big Gay Picnic a fun and welcoming event for everyone!
Donations go directly toward securing our event permit to reserve park space, providing music, and creating a place for community gatherings with food, drinks, and friendship.
Use one of the donation options below, or donate cash at the event. Every contribution helps keep the picnic going!
Cash App
Donate with Cash App
Venmo
Donate with Venmo
Zelle
Donate with Zelle
PayPal
Donate with PayPal
PICNIC SWAG
Snag Your Swag!
Show your love for The Big Gay Picnic and look fabulous doing it!
Make a donation of $25 or more at the event and receive a complimentary Big Gay Picnic T-shirt while supplies last.
Want even more picnic pride? Shop our online merchandise for T-shirts, stickers, tote bags, hats, and more!
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
“The Biggest, Gayest Picnic in Southern California!”
The Big Gay Picnic is a free, community-led monthly potluck-style gathering centered around San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community.
What started in 2021 as a picnic among friends has grown into a recurring community event that welcomes locals, newcomers, friends, families, and pets to gather together in Balboa Park.
Partnerships with local nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations help us provide activities, entertainment, community resources, and memorable experiences throughout the year.
Bronze
$225
Permit Partner
- Company name and logo featured on the BGP website and social media for one picnic.
- Help collaborate on the overall theme for one picnic.
Silver
$500
Spotlight Sponsor
- Website and social media recognition for three picnics.
- Exclusive event-theme collaboration for one picnic.
- One dedicated social media spotlight post.
- Logo placement on promotional materials for three picnics.
- Distribute branded flyers, stickers, or swag at three picnics.
Gold
$1,250
Community Champion
- Website and social media recognition for one year.
- Dedicated feature post highlighting your community impact.
- Logo placement on event promotional materials for one year.
- Sponsor-provided banners, flags, or posters displayed at picnics.
- Sponsor and brand an activity or contest at one picnic.
- Distribute branded materials at up to three picnics.
- Host an informational table at one picnic.
Platinum
$2,500
Pride Patron
- Top-tier website and social media recognition for one year.
- Dedicated Pride Patron webpage for one year.
- Four quarterly feature posts.
- Logo placement on event promotional materials for one year.
- Customized sponsor signage displayed throughout the year.
- Sponsor and brand up to four activities or contests.
- Distribute branded materials at up to ten picnics.
- Host a staffed engagement table at up to four picnics.
COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Let’s Make Something Happen!
Not every partnership has to fit into a sponsorship package. We also love working with local nonprofits, businesses, community groups, performers, volunteers, and organizations that want to contribute something meaningful to the picnic.
Whether you’d like to provide an activity, share community resources, donate goods or services, host a table, or simply explore an idea with us, we’d love to hear from you.