Company Picnic Planning at El Dorado Park in Long Beach | Carnival-Themed Corporate Event for 1,000+ Guests

Planning a company picnic at El Dorado Park in Long Beach means having plenty of space to create an unforgettable outdoor event. For this corporate picnic, we brought a full-scale carnival-themed company picnic to life for AltaMed, welcoming over 1,000 employees and their families. Our all-inclusive picnic package featured everything needed for a seamless experience, from catering to entertainment. Guests stepped into a fully immersive carnival setting with nostalgic wooden carnival booths, colorful event zones, and classic hanging prizes, creating an authentic fairground atmosphere. Every area, from the welcome zone to the catering setup, featured a cohesive red and white carnival theme, ensuring a visually stunning and engaging experience for all ages.

A Carnival-Themed Company Picnic at El Dorado Park in Long Beach​ for Alta Med

El Dorado Park in Long Beach, California, provided the perfect outdoor setting for this carnival-themed company picnic, bringing together over 1,000 employees and their families for a full day of excitement. With its expansive green spaces and natural beauty, the park offered plenty of room to create an immersive corporate picnic experience filled with entertainment, games, and great food.

Carnival-Style Fun Foods That Brought Nostalgia

No carnival-themed company picnic is complete without classic fun foods, and this event at El Dorado Park in Long Beach delivered a spread that brought out everyone's inner kid. We set up dedicated carnival food booths serving freshly spun cotton candy, hot buttery popcorn, and refreshing shaved ice with a variety of flavored syrups. Guests also enjoyed a selection of ice cream novelties, perfect for cooling off between activities. Employees and their families could grab a treat anytime as they moved between the carnival games, rides, and interactive entertainment, adding to the immersive atmosphere of this large-scale corporate picnic.

Classic Carnival Games with Exciting Prizes

We set up a variety of classic carnival game booths, each featuring the signature red-and-white striped design for a cohesive look. Guests of all ages tested their skills at games like ring toss and balloon darts, competing for hanging prizes that added to the fun. The interactive nature of the games kept the energy high, with participants lining up to win big.

Corporate Picnic Catering & Cold Beverage Stations

Our corporate picnic catering packages include full-service catering with custom-wrapped food service tents and matching vinyl table covers for a polished presentation. For this El Dorado Park company picnic, we used red and blue carnival-striped catering tents to seamlessly blend with the carnival theme.

For lunch, the client opted for our Economy Catering Package, which provided a classic and satisfying picnic meal:

• Angus Beef Hamburgers grilled fresh and served with soft buns
• 100% All-Beef Hot Dogs with a fluffy bun and a full condiment bar
• Full Condiment Bar featuring lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickles, cheese, chili, relish, sauerkraut, ketchup, and mustard
• Chips for a crunchy, grab-and-go side
• Assorted Gourmet Cookie Mix for a sweet treat

​To keep guests refreshed throughout the day, we set up cold beverage stations stocked with ice-cold lemonade, sweet tea, unsweetened tea and cold filtered water. Employees and their families could grab a drink at any time, ensuring they stayed hydrated while enjoying the event.

​With over 100+ catering menu options available, we can customize any company picnic menu to match the theme, dietary preferences, and budget, creating a seamless and delicious experience for all attendees.

The 30' Climbing Wall – A Show-Stopping Attraction

One of the biggest highlights of the company picnic at El Dorado Park was our 30' climbing wall, which added a serious WOW factor to the event. Guests of all ages were thrilled to challenge themselves on the towering wall, testing their strength and determination as they scaled the heights. The vibrant colors and towering structure drew attention from across the park, making it an unforgettable attraction. Our safety attendants were on hand to ensure the safety of everyone who wanted to try their hand at the climb, offering guidance and encouragement throughout the experience. This exciting and interactive activity was a favorite for both kids and adults, creating memories and sparking a bit of friendly competition among attendees. The climbing wall added an extra level of thrill to the event, providing guests with a sense of achievement and boosting overall engagement throughout the day.

The Fun Zone: Face Painters, Balloon Twisters, Air Brush Tattoos, Caricature Artists, and Fun Foods!

​The Fun Zone at this corporate picnic held at El Dorado Park in Long Beach, California was a standout feature, offering a variety of interactive entertainment and nostalgic treats for everyone to enjoy. Guests had the chance to sit down for face painting, with vibrant designs that added a playful touch to the event, or they could opt for unique airbrush tattoos, creating custom artwork on the spot. For those who enjoy a little humor, caricature artists provided personalized, amusing drawings that guests could take home as mementos. Balloon twisters delighted the crowd with their impressive creations, turning simple balloons into animals, flowers, and more, which were particularly popular with the kids. To complete the carnival atmosphere, our Fun Foods station offered classic treats like cotton candy, shaved ice with a selection of flavored syrups, and freshly made popcorn, ensuring guests could indulge in the ultimate picnic experience. This combination of entertainment and nostalgic foods took the event to a whole other level, making the Fun Zone a central part of the day’s festivities at El Dorado Park.

Dynamic Field Day Games with Stage, Prizes, and Interactive Fun for Employees

The Deluxe Field Day Games Package at this AltaMed company picnic at El Dorado Park in Long Beach provided an interactive and high-energy experience for over 1000 employees and their families. The games, held in a custom competition area, featured a dynamic setup with a stage, surround sound, and two prize tables, ensuring everyone was part of the action. The games included unique challenges that encouraged team building and friendly competition, with activities designed to keep the excitement high throughout the day. The prize tables offered fun incentives for winners, adding to the fun, while the sound system ensured that the energy never waned, allowing for clear communication and lively announcements.

Colorful Picnic Seating with Carnival-Themed Linens At El Dorado Park​

We set up vibrant, carnival-themed picnic and seating arrangements using a mix of purple, red, royal blue, and yellow linens to bring a festive look to the event. The commercial-grade picnic table and chair sets featured 60-inch round tables, large 9' market umbrellas for shade, and eight comfortable seats per table. These round tables fostered a more inclusive atmosphere, allowing employees and their families to easily interact and socialize, unlike traditional long picnic tables with bench seating. Each table was carefully dressed with coordinating table covers to create a cohesive, professional presentation that enhanced the overall company picnic experience.

We Plan Company Picnic at EL Dorado Park

With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in creating dynamic, memorable company picnics that are more than just events—they’re immersive experiences. Our all-inclusive packages provide everything needed for a smooth, seamless event, from customized entertainment to award-winning catering and beautifully designed event spaces. We focus on delivering exceptional service, and our hands-on approach ensures that every detail is carefully planned and executed. By offering unique attractions, engaging activities, and catering that satisfies all dietary preferences, we guarantee a company picnic that exceeds expectations and fosters stronger connections among employees and their families.

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