The 2024 Employee Appreciation Picnic occurred on Sunday, July 21, from noon to 4 p.m. Gerken team members and their families enjoyed the afternoon at the Henry County Fairgrounds. The picnic included seven food trucks, several bounce houses for the kids, fun games, Gerken equipment to explore, and more.

Among the day’s many highlights was an Exotic Zoo show featuring a kangaroo, python snake, baboon, and other rare animals.