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Folklore Community Picnic

Invitation for a backyard picnic on Saturday, September 13 from 4 PM to 7 PM at Dr. Kaplan's house. Includes an illustration of a brown picnic basket with a red and white cloth, purple grapes, and bread.
September 13, 2025
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dr. Kaplan's House (RSVP for address)

Join us as we kick off the new semester with an outdoor gathering hosted by the Center for Folklore Studies! This is a great chance to catch up with friends and meet others in the folklore community. We’ll have plenty of food and drinks provided— you are welcome to bring a dessert to share. Whether you’re new to the program or returning after the summer, we’d love to see you there to start the semester together. We'll gather at Merrill Kaplan's house: RSVP through this link and the address will be emailed to you. 

Questions? Email Dr. Merrill Kaplan, director of the Center for Folklore Studies, at kaplan.103@osu.edu.