Picklefest Columbus

06/11/2026

Remember the name! 🤩
Legend Crunchy Crunchworth 🏆
Our BACK TO BACK Picklefest pickle eating contest champ! Thanks to all who participated, Paul Davis for organizing the event and sponsoring the pickles and the grand prize, and Lynn Mielak for making the trophy and participation prizes! This is always so fun to watch!

📷 The Demi Edit

06/11/2026

06/08/2026

THANK YOU SPONSORS! 💚
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! 💚
THANK YOU VENDORS! 💚
THANK YOU MUSICIANS! 💚
THANK YOU ATTENDEES! 💚

You all helped make our 2nd Annual Picklefest a huge success! From the amazing vendors and talented musicians to our generous sponsors and everyone who came out to celebrate with us, we are incredibly grateful for your support!

Thank you for embracing the pickle craziness, making memories, and supporting our community.

Our pickle hearts are full! 🥒💚

06/07/2026

Thank you Artzy Haven for coming back again this year!

06/07/2026

Thank you It's All Fun N Games!

06/06/2026

The pickle people have arrived! 🤩 What’s your pickle name?!

I’m BOSS CRUNCHY DILLMORE 🫡

There’s still time to see what the big dill is! Vendors 10-3 (or sold out)! Food trucks serving until 3 (or sold out)- you don’t need a ticket to visit the trucks outside of the gate! Pickle eating contest @ 1! Live music til 3! Come out and enjoy a beautiful day for a great cause by supporting Columbus In Action remodeling the downtown theater! 🤗

06/06/2026

Good morning pickle lovers! 💚 We can’t wait to see you today! First 150 thru the gate get a swag bag and we also have free pickles to hand out (while supplies last)! 😍

Order of events today:
Gates open: 10 am
Vendors: 10 am - 3 pm (or sold out)
The Traveling Musicians (polka): 10 am - 1 pm
Pickle Eating Contest: 1 pm
Dr. Ernst Music: 1:30 pm

More photo ops and games in the alley- don’t miss them! 🥒

06/05/2026

Back again this year — the fan-favorite Pickle Eating Contest! 🥒🏆

This event was an absolute blast last year, and we can’t wait to see who takes home the title in 2026!

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Paul Davis, for hosting this competition and providing the pickles and prizes! 💚

Contest is at 1:00 PM on Saturday! Don’t miss the fun, the laughs, and the chance to see who is our next our Pickle Eating Champion!

06/04/2026

Thank you Daylight Donuts! These are so fun!

06/04/2026

FINAL DAY to get your presale tickets ‼️
Prices go up at the gate‼️
Use code PRESALE26 @ checkout ‼️

Your ticket includes entry for BOTH Friday & Saturday!

🎶 Live music both days
🥒 Pickle-inspired food & drinks
🛍️ Amazing vendors
🥣 Pickle Eating Contest
📸 Photo ops & more!

Tag your pickle posse and make plans now to be there!

Ticket link: https://www.columbusinaction.com/event-details/picklefest-2026

Pickle Eating Contest sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-s35ZYvxXXqs0BQDsPvIlSMqn2hsl96MFcUKzORqhEEGx0A/viewform?