Victoria comes alive in Phillips Backyard for a one-day flavour explosion. Rooted in backyard vibes and local makers, every bite is shareable, every moment unforgettable.
Location
Phillips Brewing
2010 Government Street, Victoria, BC
2010 Government Street, Victoria, BC
Date
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11AM - 7PM
Ticket Pricing
General Admission - $24.95 + fees - SOLD OUT!
VIP Early Access (10AM) - $34.95 + fees - SOLD OUT!
Pickle Party (entry after 4pm) - $19.95 + fees
Our Big Dill Partners
National Sponsors
Official Pickle Partner
Official Craft Soda
Official Caesar Partner
Local Sponsors
Beer Partner
Title Media Sponsor
Title Media Sponsor
Official Wine Partner
RTD Partner
RTD Partner
Gin Spirit Partner
Whisky Spirit Partner
Ticketing Partner
Sourdough Bread Sponsor
The Brine Lineup
Some of the boldest, crunchiest vendors you’ll stumble across this year!
Aerobic Geisha Coffee
Anywhere Ice Cream
Bao Theory
Barrelhouse Brine
Bicycle Pizza + Picnic
Big Black Lunchbox
Busted Button
Buzzy’s Luncheonette
Caplansky’s
Catie’s Hot Dilled Beans
December Studio
Frosana Treats Inc.
Greek n’ Go Foods Inc.
Greek on the Street
H Wilson Books
Hazel’s Ice Cream
Hotdog Hustlin’
Island Pastry Haus
Lil Pickle Food Truck
Mash & Dash
No Big Dill Canning
Oh Sugar
Overboard Ice Cream
Poutine66
Preserved Canning
Salsa Gonzales
September’s Hearth
Solly’s Craft Soda
Spice Bae
Sundays Spent Soldering
The Cure Hot Sauce Co.
The Hot Dog Guys
You Are Amazing Jewelry
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 Details
Location: Phillips Brewery (2010 Government Street, Victoria)
Time: Aug 5 - Aug 12, 2026 (11AM to 7PM)
Apply Below!
Application Form
