June 18, is National Picnic day it’s the perfect time to get your family out nd enjoy lunch outside.

It has been raining here constantly almost everyday for 2 weeks. Luckily it cleared up for 2 days so we could get out and enjoy the sunshine and have fun. We decided to make it a picnic and hiking day.

The best thing about a picnic is location, you want to find a place that has plenty of space for the kids to run around if they get tired. You also want to make sure there is a bathroom nearby.

Here are a few tips provided by Hormel as well as a video to help you with your perfect picnic.

• If packing sandwiches, make sure to use heartier bread like a baguette as it will not get as soggy over long periods of time. Fill baguettes with slices of your favorite Hormel Natural Choice product and add-on tomatoes, lettuce and other condiments of your choosing.
• Hormel party trays don’t have to be restricted to indoor gatherings; let them join in the party outside! Bring along your favorite tray to your picnic the Turkey and Cheddar or Supreme Party Tray. Bring along paper plates and utensils and let guests choose their favorites from the tray!
• Veggies and dip are always great to bring along to your picnic. Try a delicious new Peloponnese® Mediterranean spread available in several different varieties including Artichoke, Hummus and Red Pepper and Cheese. Cut vegetables at home beforehand and store in plastic containers and keep in a cooler along with a dip of your choice!

We just did the simple things like juice boxes, sandwiches with Hormel meat of course and some Chips. We even tried something new we got some french bread which we ut into little pieces and dipped it into Peloponnese red pepper and cheese dipping sauce.

We had all the fun picnic gear to go with it. My kids said it’s not a real picnic without a basket and blanket. LOL!

Will you be having a picnic on National picnic day? What will you be eating?

Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own.