Pickin' In The Park
In the Summer months BOTMA sponsors Pickin In The Park as opposed to our stage shows. These events are a combination of informal jam sessions and a picnic. These are held at Thompson County Park in Lincroft, New Jersey.
You are invited to bring a picnic lunch and your lawn chairs and come and enjoy these informal jam sessions. You never know who will show up to spend the day pickin . There is no charge for attending these jams, they are free. The jam starts at 1:00 PM.
Please understand that these are not stage shows. At any given time there could be four or five sessions going on. The musicians will spread out over a wide area. If you are sitting someplace and you are hearing two jams at the same time simply move your chair closer to the jam you want to listen to. Please don t ask the musicians in the other jam to be quiet.
Bring the family. The new park visitor center is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with restroom facilities available. There s plenty to do at Thompson County Park. Please watch the schedule for the dates and times of these jams.
Remember: Stay hydrated, try to stay in the shade and use sun screen!
Directions to Thompson County Park
805 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ
Parkway Travelers Please Note: If you are coming from the South you are on the Garden State Parkway North. If you are coming from the North you are on the Garden State Parkway South.
From the GSP South: Take the Parkway to exit 109. Turn right onto Route 520 West (Newman Springs Rd.). Go 2.2 miles to Park (past M.T. Thompson Park and the entrance to Brookdale College). You ll see the signs and the entrance for Thompson County Park on your left.
From the GSP North: Take the Parkway to exit 109. Turn left onto Route 520 West (Newman Springs Rd.). Go 2.2 miles to Park (past M.T. Thompson Park and the entrance to Brookdale College). You ll see the signs and the entrance for Thompson County Park on your left.
From State Highway 34 South: Take Highway 34 to Rt. 520 East. Turn left onto Route 520. Follow Route 520 east to Park entrance.
From State Highway 34 North: Take Highway 34 to Rt. 520 East. Turn right onto Route 520. Follow Route 520 east to Park entrance.
When you come into the park follow the signs for the Theater Barn. We will be meeting outside near the Theater Barn. Lots of Parking and close restrooms. Be sure to bring your folding chairs.