GOP family picnic in Elk Grove Sept. 13

The 35th annual Northwest Suburban Republican Family Picnic will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Busse Woods Forest Preserve - Grove 27 in Elk Grove Village.

This year, ticket prices are $15 per family and includes hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled corn, soda, water and beer.

There will be a police K-9 show, a farm petting zoo, face painting, games and an inflatable bounce castle for the kids. Remote parking will be available in the Elk Grove High School parking lot, with a shuttle bus taking attendees directly to and from the picnic grove.

To buy your family's ticket, visit GOPpicnic.com to receive the special $15 rate. The ticket price will increase to $25 on the day of the picnic.