The 39th Annual American Picnic benefit for the Southampton Fresh Air Home was held at the oceanfront estate of hosts and honorary chairmen Margie and Michael Loeb, who welcomed SFAH’s supporters to the beloved annual summer tradition.
Families and guests were welcomed by patriotic stilt walkers and a festive carnival party. Guests were treated to a drone display designed by Studio Hock in the sky above the dunes, curated with patriotic music. Singer Darren Ottati delivered a powerful version of the Star-Spangled Banner. The event brought together the community for an evening of family fun, tasty food, cocktails, live music, a silent disco, and food trucks. The younger guests enjoyed the fun-filled carnival with arcade games, crafts, popcorn, ice cream, cotton candy, and snow cones.
Guests included Margie and Michael Loeb, Madeline and Tom Elghanayan, Ann Grimm, Hilary and Wilbur Ross, Lisa and Rome Arnold, Susan and Philip Cocke, Lily Galef and Sterling Wilson, Bennett Galef, Susan and Chris Golden, Nicky and Jamie Grant, Amanda and Robert Holmén, Liza and Shaw Joseph, Keszler Family, Raya and Clif Knight, Alexandra and Barclay Macon, Steve and Lee Ann Marquard, Kathryn McEntee and James Marzigliano, Melanie and Matthew McLennan, Christl and Kenny Meszkat, Victoria and Andrew Miller, Ali and Justin Miller, Marybeth Mullen, Isolde O’Hanlon, Cathy and Malcolm Price, Rebecca Seawright, Jean Shafiroff, Lauren and Geoff Smart, Bronwen G.P. Smith, Barbara Smith and Randall Smith, Stephanie and Paul Stamas, Steven Stolman and Rich Wilkie, Sophie Elgort Von Stroh and Eric Von Stroh, Kim White, Ashley and Victor Wu, Ann and Bill Yawney.
All proceeds will benefit the Southampton Fresh Air Home, a year-round nonprofit center for children with physical disabilities. The mission is to provide an enriching, recreational camping experience. SFAH is committed to helping campers develop physically, emotionally, and educationally, with the goal of fostering self-esteem, maturity, and independence through a broadly balanced program, while providing their families with a well-deserved respite.
