About Us
The Picnic with the Pops was started about 30 years ago by, then Mayor, James Amato and several Lexington residents. The original non-profit corporation was adopted by the Urban County Government in 1981 and the Picnic with the Pops Commission was created. This volunteer body is responsible for organizing and presenting Lexington’s premier outdoor musical event each summer. Proceeds from the Picnic are dedicated toward the development of a permanent outdoor amphitheater.