Toronto bursts with two days of bold flavours, wild pairings, and pure brine-fueled fun. With 50+ local vendors, music, and laughter around every corner, the city turns into a playground for your tastebuds.
Location
Henderson Brewing Co.
128a Sterling Road, Toronto, ON
128a Sterling Road, Toronto, ON
Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11AM - 6PM
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 12PM - 5PM
Ticket Pricing
General Admission - $20.95 + fees
VIP Early Access (10AM - Saturday Only) - $27.95 + fees
Our Big Dill Partners
National Sponsors
Title Media Sponsor
Official Pickle Partner
Official Craft Soda
Official Caesar Partner
Local Sponsors
Beer Partner
Official RTD Partner
Official Liquor Sponsor
Official Pickle Jar
Bank Partner
Official Pickled Mayonnaise-Style Sauce
Official Sauerkraut
Official Grocery Store
Official Pickleball
The Brine Lineup
Some of the boldest, crunchiest vendors you’ll stumble across this year!
Agrarian Kitchen
Alchemy Pickle Co.
Annex Social
Atwood Heritage
Barque Smokehouse
Bebo Bars
Bindi’s Burgers
Bravo Biltong
Brined
ChocoSol
Dill Doughs
Dipped Donuts
Dr. Auntie Ruby Stuff
Elm Street Deli
Elza’s Gourmet
FOC Foods
Giragi
Grilled Gold Eats
Henderson Brewing Co.
Island Oysters
Jimmy John’s
Joanne’s Urban Pantry
Kühne
Langley Foods
Mamajoun
Marty’s Pickles
Mona’s Merch
Moon Milk
Neil’s Real Deal
Pickled Canadian
Purple Tongue Hot Sauce
Putter’s Pickles
Rodyna
Romi’s
salt + MUSTARD
Shriner’s Creek Popcorn
So Daam Foods
Solly’s Craft Soda
Spade & Spoon
Spy Cider
Sunshine Pickles
TC Tibetan Momo
Twisted Tomato
Windwick Farm
Show Us Your Pickle
Proudly sponsored by Putter's Pickles
Think your pickles have what it takes? Home picklers are invited to submit their best homemade pickles in one of five categories. Entries are judged in advance by a panel of pickle-loving judges, and the winners of each category, plus one overall Best in Show, are announced live at Picklefest.
Rules for Entering
- Entries should primarily be pickled cucumbers. Other pickled vegetables or fruits may be accepted in the Most Creative categories, provided they fit the category definition and meet food-safety requirements.
- Each participant may submit up to two entries total.
- Each entry must be entered into one category only.
- One clearly labelled jar is required per entry.
- Entry fee includes one festival ticket.
- Jars will not be returned.
- Total contest entries are capped at 50 per market.
Process
- Participants must submit an online entry form. Click the "Application Form" button below.
- Participants must prepare to submit one clearly labelled jar per entry.
- Participants drop off jars at location and time specified per market.
- Attend the Picklefest event for winners announcement!
Drop off location and application details coming soon!