For less than the price of regular admission, you can treat your group of 50 or more to a whole day in the park plus an old-fashioned picnic in one of our three picnic locations. It’s the perfect way to get together and relax during your stay at Valleyfair.

One call to our friendly and knowledgeable staff of professional picnic planners is all it takes to turn this year’s picnic into an unforgettable experience. We’ll help arrange all of the details – from the catering menu to exclusive entertainment for your group – so you can relax and enjoy the day.

Treat your group to an old-fashioned picnic in one of our three picnic locations. Our beautifully wooded Picnic Cove, featuring covered pavilions, is just outside the park’s entrance. It’s the perfect setting for 50 or more guests.

The Dining Patio and Plaza Patio offer the convenience of staying inside the park. The flower-lined Dining Patio, overlooking the Flume, accommodates groups of 200-1000 guests, or choose the scenic and serene Plaza Patio, located in front of the Pepsi IMAX® Theater, for groups of 50–200 guests.

Ask your Valleyfair representative about private meeting facilities.

Catering Guidelines

• New in 2008 - All menus are served in an all-you-can-eat, buffet style.
• The minimum group size for all catered meals is 50.
• Pavilion use is included with all catered events. Pavilion rental for groups not having a catered event is available for a two hour minimum at $100 per hour (Monday – Friday only).
• A final meal guarantee is due at least 10 days prior to your event.
• Any additional meals ordered within 10 days of the event will be subject to a 25% surcharge.  Any additional meals served on the day of the event will be subject to a 50% surcharge.  Any additions after the final count may be subject to menu substitutions.
• Bringing food or beverage to a group function at Valleyfair is prohibited. All food not consumed is the property of Valleyfair and cannot leave the premises.
• Groups may select only one meal option per service time allocated.  Vegetarian option may be added - minimum order of 12.
• Shirt and shoes are required for admission and food service.
• Catered picnics are held rain or shine.
• Prices subject to change without notice but become firm on your date of contract approval.
• No gratuities are added or accepted.
• All catering charges are subject to Minnesota State Sales Tax.

Special Services Include:

• Personalized planning assistance
• Promotional materials
• Reserved picnic area for your group with customized signage
• Reserved client window at the Group Sales Building for ticket distribution (by request, limited availability)
• Free microphone system (by request)
• Set-up, preparation and clean-up
• Exclusive entertainment options (subject to additional fees), including caricature artists and face painters

Menu Options:

Renegade Roast! - Beef pot roast, mashed potatoes, beef gravy, potato salad, barbeque baked beans, dinner roll, cookies, ice cream cups and 16 oz. soft drink

All-American Tailgating - Hamburgers, hamburger buns, all-beef hot dogs, hot dog buns, toppings including cheese/lettuce/tomato/onions/pickles, potato salad, barbeque baked beans, cookies, ice cream cups and 16 oz. soft drink

Tex-Mex Fiesta - Corn shells, flour tortilla shells, beef taco filling, seasoned shredded chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, mild or hot taco sauce, jalapeño peppers, Mexican rice, pinto beans, cookies, ice cream cups and 16 oz. soft drink

New York Coney Picnic - All-beef hot dogs, hot dog buns, toppings including diced onion/diced tomato/green relish/celery salt/pickle spear/ketchup/mustard, potato salad, barbeque baked beans, cookies, ice cream cups and 16 oz. soft drink

Southern Favorite - Southern fried chicken, all-beef hot dogs, hot dog buns, potato salad, barbeque baked beans, cookies, ice cream cups and 16 oz. soft drink

Blue Rib'n Feast - Barbecued pork ribs (one pound), potato salad, barbeque baked beans, dinner rolls or corn muffins, cookies, ice cream cups and 16 oz. soft drink

Crowd Pleaser - Southern fried chicken, bratwurst with bun, sauerkraut, potato salad, barbeque baked beans, cookies, ice cream cups and 16 oz. soft drink

Backyard Grill - Bratwurst, all-beef hot dogs, hot dog buns, sauerkraut, potato salad, barbeque baked beans, cookies, ice cream cups and 16 oz. soft drink

Coaster Cookout - Grilled boneless marinated chicken breast, sandwich buns, all-beef hot dogs, hot dog buns, potato salad, barbeque baked beans, cookies, ice cream cups and 16 oz. soft drink

Northwoods Grill - Grilled boneless marinated chicken breast, sandwich buns, bratwurst with bun, sauerkraut, potato salad, barbeque baked beans, cookies, ice cream cups and 16 oz. soft drink

Downhome BBQ - BBQ pork, sandwich buns, all-beef hot dogs, hot dog buns, potato salad, barbeque baked beans, cookies, ice cream cups and 16 oz. soft drink

Rise N' Shine - (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.) - Assorted donuts, assorted muffins, assorted fresh fruit, orange juice, apple juice, milk and coffee

For more information, contact Valleyfair's Group Sales Department at 952-496-5331 or 800-FUN-RIDE.