Wed., May 6, 2026
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
UC Davis Russell Field
TGFS After Dark
Our annual evening program for alternate shift workers will be held on Tues., May 5, 2026, from 8-10:30 p.m. at the Bruce Edwards Room and top part of the concourse of the UC Davis Health Stadium.
Staff Assembly is pleased to announce the much-anticipated return of our 46th annual Thank Goodness for Staff Picnic in 2026! This event is attended by over 7,000 UC Davis staff members and serves as our annual staff appreciation event with many opportunities for staff to connect and have fun with one another!
Here’s what to expect this year:
A dazzling performance by the UC Davis Marching Band!
TGFS 2027 Logo contest voting
GIVEAWAYS, and more! The vendor show will feature local businesses and campus departments offering information, deals, and free drawings for fantastic prizes, MORE PRIZES!
And yes — it’s all FREE for UC Davis staff. No catch, just gratitude.
Interested in volunteering for TGFS 2026?
Thank Goodness For Staff could not happen without our dedicated volunteers. Sign up for volunteers will open soon! All volunteers will receive a 2026 TGFS t-shirt!
Interested in being a TGFS 2026 Sponsor/Vendor?
Get your business or UC Davis department in front of 7,000 UC Davis Staff!