The Mattapoisett Land Trust and Mattapoisett Historical Society are joining forces once again to host The Great Community Picnic on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 5:30 pm. The event will be held at Munro Park, near the Mattapoisett Wharf.

Live music will be performed by Charlie Phillips, a singer/ songwriter from Brooklyn NY; Grace Morrison, a Wareham singer/songwriter who performed last year; and local band Dave Dunn & Friends. The Inn on Shipyard Park is donating passed appetizers. A "cash" bar serving beer, wine and local oysters will be available.

Table tickets will be available for purchase at the Mattapoisett Historical Society (5 Church Street, 508-758-2844) and at the Town Wharf General Store (13 Water Street, 508-758-4615).

Tables are not officially reserved until payment is received and tickets in hand.

Prices for tables are as follows:

• Table of 10 - $250
• Table of 8 - $200
• Table of 6 - $150
• Table of 4 - $100

This year, pre-event purchase of tickets for beer, wine and oysters, will be available, to cut down on time spent waiting in line at the event. Prices will be $4 for beer, $5 for wine, and oysters at $1 per piece.