Family Reunion Calculator
Enter how many families are coming, the average household size, the pavilion rental and the reunion T-shirt price. The calculator totals the event, assigns the potluck dishes and splits the share per family.
The potluck is the reunion: each family brings two dishes, a main and their signature, and the table feeds everyone with the leftovers people secretly came for. Reserve the pavilion in winter for summer, and collect the family share before the day - the reunion is happier when nobody is doing arithmetic about the T-shirts during the potato salad.
How to use
- Count families, then average heads - the guest total multiplies everything.
- Reserve the park pavilion early; the good ones go to organized cousins.
- The memory table - photos, old letters, recipe cards - is why people return.
Frequently asked questions
How do I plan a family reunion on a budget?
Park pavilion rental plus potluck assignments keeps the cost to T-shirts and tableware - often under 20 dollars a family. The calculator totals the shared costs and splits them so the money conversation happens before the day.
How much food do I need for a family reunion?
Two dishes per family - a main and a signature side - covers a potluck crowd generously, with the leftovers people plan around. Assign by family rather than by dish so nobody coordinates themselves into three potato salads.
When should I reserve a pavilion for a reunion?
Winter before the summer you want - county and city pavilions open reservations months ahead and the shaded ones book first. The good pavilion is the reunion venue; everything else is a parking lot.
What makes a family reunion memorable?
The memory table: photos, old letters, recipe cards in relatives handwriting - guests read every one. The organized activities matter less than the table that starts the stories.