Vancouver sizzles for one day of daring bites and West Coast creativity. 40+ local vendors, live tunes, and unexpected pairings make the city hum with crunchy discoveries.
Location
City Centre Artist Lodge
2111 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
2111 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Date
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11AM - 7PM
Our Big Dill Partners
National Sponsors
Title Media Sponsor
Official Pickle Partner
Official Craft Soda
Official Caesar Partner
Local Sponsors
Production Partner
Beer Partner
Official Wine Partner
RTD Partner
Official Pickled Mayonnaise-Style Sauce
Official Pickle Jar
RTD Partner
Ticketing Partner
The Brine Lineup
Some of the boldest, crunchiest vendors you’ll stumble across this year!
If you are interested in applying to be a vendor, click below.
Vendor Opportunities
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!