Countdown until the 2026 Evansville Pickle Festival
🥒 🥒 The PICKLE INVASION is coming back to Evansville THIS SATURDAY 🥒 🥒
🙌 What to expect: 20+ Vendors, 15 Foot Pickle, First Drink included with paid ticket, Pickle Stations, Food Trucks, Soul N the Pocket, Eating Olympics, Best Dressed Contest (meet near stage at 4:30pm), Pickle Cocktails, Obstacle Course and Bouncy Houses and an unforgettable day in downtown Evansville, Indiana. (*Please note the Animal farm canceled via text Tuesday, September 8th due to unforeseen circumstance)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
✅ Pickle Fashion Show (all dressed PICKLES in costumes) to begin at 4:30 near Main Stage.
✅ First 50 children get free all-day passes to the bouncy corner. 12 and under are also free to enter with responsible parent.
✅ Animal zoo will not make it this year, due to unforeseen circumstances. They are planning to be back in 2027.
✅ DOWNLOAD THE 🆓 Evansville Events mobile app for all of the exciting details as we head into festival day.
Tickets are selling fast and we are recommending securing your tickets online - Secure now for our best possible price and be prepared for an exciting day through midnight—see you & your friends there! Be sure to "Share" above to help spread the word!!
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SECURE your place into the 2026 Evansville Pickle Festival with 20+ unique pickle vendors from 1pm-7pm, first drink (first 1,000 while supplies last), live music by Soul N The Pocket, eating competitions, live judging, petting zoo, pony rides and more! Children 12 and under are free and do not need a ticket.
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Our Welcome Policy:
All, regardless of beliefs, origins, religion or race, are invited to join us and feel at home at our events. We are passionate about uniting everyone together with exciting food journeys that promote the love of food and community! Help us all, take a peaceful break from our differences and make plans to be at the Evansville Festivals this year!
Event Description
Join us as Evansville becomes PicklesVille for a one-day, all things pickle festival on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 from 1pm-7pm, with a VIP early entry at 12pm! The festival will be held inside and outside of the Main Street Food & Beverage, located at 900 Main Street, Evansville, Indiana. Make plans to attend this unique festival as we gather the best restaurants, food trucks and purveyors for all things pickles.
WHAT TO EXPECT - All things pickles!
🥒 First drink included with admission! (First 1,000) Sponsored by Main Street Food & Beverage, EvansvilleEvents.com
🥒 Family-friendly for the entire family (children 12 and under are free)
🥒 20+ vendors selling delicious pickle food favorites, additional food items, merchandise, small business and more. (food trucks, inside food booths, and outdoor tents)
🥒 VIP Upgrades with express and Express and early entry
🥒 Huge 15 foot inflatable pickle
🥒 Soul N the Pocket live on stage!
🥒 Pickle Competitions live on stage at 5pm 1. Brine Chug 2. Bobbing for Pickles 3. Hot Pickle Challenge
🥒 Grab & Go Pickle stations serving unique pickle flavors and cucumber water
🥒 Large Obstacle Course and Bouncy House
GOOD FOR FAMILIES
All of our festivals are kid friendly. We encourage families to join us for a memorable day!
- Children 12 & under are FREE & do not need a ticket with accompanying adult.
WHY ADMISSION CHARGE?
Outdoor/Indoor Festivals are high risk endeavors with months of planning involved. We solicit sponsorships, vendor and admission fees without any guarantee of covering the costs associated with staffing, infrastructure, equipment rentals, permitting, marketing/advertising, management, entertainment, venue rental, insurance and any unknown surprises that may occur due to acts of God, pandemic and or extreme weather conditions. The balance of the monies goes directly back into the community to support exciting world-class events aimed to highlight local business, restaurants, tourism and community development.
OUR GUARANTEE
You will have one of the best days you've ever had in Evansville! We are always sharpening our pencils to ensure a valued-centered experience for all of our guests. We also have team members located at gate areas who will assist to ensure we address any concerns or issues during your visit during the event.
REFUND & EXCHANGE POLICY
*All tickets purchased for The Evansville Pickle Festival by phone or online are final. We Do Not issue refunds or exchanges & this is a Rain or Shine Outdoor event.
VENDORS
To be considered as a food and non-food vendor please register here: https://forms.gle/pgWWChqaFDzYc4B7A
SPONSORS
For great ways to market your company in the community and be a supporter of live events, live music, local food culture and small business please submit email hey@evansvilleevents.com
Event Location
Main Street Food & Beverage
900 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708 US
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Event Location
Main Street Food & Beverage
900 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708 US
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