CHECK OUT WHAT IS NEW FOR 2026
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We created The Big Dill® because we are a team that loves creating experiences.
Every year we dream up new surprises to give you more to see, more to do and more moments to look forward to.
That is why we are building a new festival app that will let you experience the event like never before, and why we leveled up our VIP offerings.
Our promise is to never stop building on what makes this festival one-of-a-kind, and to make improvements every year that enhance the guest experience.
Scroll though this blog and check out why we are so excited for year seven in Baltimore, MD.
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MARK THE CALENDAR
The Big Dill Baltimore Returns
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Power Plant Live! · Baltimore, Maryland General Admission: 12 PM to 8 PM VIP + Early Entry: 11 AM
TICKETS DROP DAY IS TUESDAY, JUNE 16.
THE WAITLIST GETS FIRST ACCESS.
Standard, Premium, and Early Entry are all-ages. VIP is 21+ only.
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WHAT THE BIG DILL IS
The Best. Day. Ever.
Built for people who love pickles, food, fun, and community. 🥳
🥒Part food festival.
🥒Part costume party.
🥒Part concert.
🥒Part internet moment.
A whole lot of pickle people finding their people.
Don't take our word for it. Here is what our Sixth Strait sellout in Baltimore at Power Plant Live! looked like.
SPOTLIGHT
SPOTLIGHT
SPOTLIGHT
THE SISTERS WHO WENT BANANAS 🍌
Last summer, we ran a Savannah Bananas giveaway for two tickets to the game at Camden Yards.
The winners were two sisters we discovered have been coming to The Big Dill® since 2021. Five years. Every year. Bringing friends. Making it their yearly tradition.
We met them at Pickles Pub before the game. Dilly, our mascot, was there. We had a blast before first pitch, on a night when Baltimore felt B-A-N-A-N-A-S.
Then Krystn and Chiara picked up their tickets, walked into the stadium, and tagged us in photos the next day.
"Our weekend was kind of a BIG DILL... and we totally went bananas. Huge thanks to @bigdillpickleparty for the tickets to the wildest game in town."
— KRYSTN & CHIARA
The Big Dill® is not just a day on the calendar. It is the outfits. The countdown. The friends you bring. The people you meet. The group chat that starts with "When is The Big Dill® again?" and ends with everyone wearing custom pickle t-shirts.
A tradition you make your own.
WHAT'S NEW
A first look at what we're Adding this year
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THE BIG BRINE
Get a picture with the worlds largest pickle jar. We could not let the giant rubber duck have all the fun. The worlds first 25-foot pickle jar debuts in Baltimore, and everyone is going to want to post the photo. #bigbrine
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CUSTOM PICKLE BALLOONS
Visit our new helium pickle balloon station, grab your own custom pickle balloon, and carry it with you all day at The Big Dill in Baltimore.
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PICKLE PARK GREEN SPACE
A new sit-down picnic area to rest, reset, and take in the day between attractions. Bring a blanket, grab a snack, and soak up the vibes at The Big Dill in Baltimore.
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PARTY TIME PICKLE WINE
Pickle wine is taking the internet by storm. and VIP guests can enjoy it firsthand at the Party Time Pickle Wine tasting bar at The Big Dill in Baltimore.
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PICKLE SOFT SERVE MARGARITA
The viral soft serve cocktail trend, made pickle. Creamy, airy, frozen-soft, sweet, salty, and built to be posted before the first sip, only at The Big Dill in Baltimore.
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NEW PICKLE SWAG
Show off your pickle passion with offical Big Dill swag. From the pickle beret and oversized pickle logo chain to the pickle crown and pickle ear cuffs, gear up and make it a true party at The Big Dill in Baltimore.
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GENO'S CHEESESTEAKS
Grab an authentic Philly cheesesteak from the new Geno's Steaks at Power Plant Live, right in the middle of the action at The Big Dill in Baltimore.
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JAMESON PICKLEBACK EXPERIENCE
Step aboard the Jameson Irish Whiskey pickle back experience for the original pickleback. A shot of whiskey chased by pickle brine, coming to Power Plant Live for The Big Dill Baltimore.
WHAT'S NEW
A first look at what we're Adding this year
01
01
THE BIG BRINE
Get a picture with the worlds largest pickle jar. We could not let the giant rubber duck have all the fun. The worlds first 25-foot pickle jar debuts in Baltimore, and everyone is going to want to post the photo. #bigbrine
02
02
CUSTOM PICKLE BALLOONS
Visit our new helium pickle balloon station, grab your own custom pickle balloon, and carry it with you all day at The Big Dill in Baltimore.
03
03
PICKLE PARK GREEN SPACE
A new sit-down picnic area to rest, reset, and take in the day between attractions. Bring a blanket, grab a snack, and soak up the vibes at The Big Dill in Baltimore.
04
04
PARTY TIME PICKLE WINE
Pickle wine is taking the internet by storm. and VIP guests can enjoy it firsthand at the Party Time Pickle Wine Tasting Bar at The Big Dill in Baltimore.
05
05
PICKLE SOFT SERVE MARGARITA
The viral soft serve cocktail trend, made pickle. Creamy, airy, frozen-soft, sweet, salty, and built to be posted before the first sip, only at The Big Dill in Baltimore.
06
06
NEW PICKLE SWAG
Show off your pickle passion with offical Big Dill swag. From the pickle beret and oversized pickle logo chain to the pickle crown and pickle ear cuffs, gear up and make it a true party at The Big Dill in Baltimore.
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07
GENO'S CHEESESTEAKS
Grab an authentic Philly cheesesteak from the new Geno's Steaks at Power Plant Live, right in the middle of the action at The Big Dill in Baltimore.
08
08
JAMESON PICKLEBACK EXPERIENCE
Step aboard the Jameson Irish Whiskey pickle back experience for the original pickleback. A shot of whiskey chased by pickle brine, coming to Power Plant Live for The Big Dill Baltimore.
THE FULL DAY
GAME DAY ENERGY
THE MOMENTS YOU'RE COMING FOR
The Pickle Parade that starts the show. The opening moment that tells you the party has officially started.
Pickle UP! Interactive Game Show is back with more games, more prizes, and more chances for the crowd to get pulled into the show.
Bob for pickles. Pickle trivia. Crowd games. Win Six-foot stuffed pickles. Foam pickle heads. Pickle UP! merch giveaways. And plenty of other prizes along the way.
Pickle Rodeo 8-Second Challenge Stay on the mechanical pickle for eight seconds and win a cowboy or cowgirl pickle hat.
The Brine Chug Challenge Step up to the main stage. Chug the brine. Claim the title.
The World Pickle Eating Championship® the pickle eating championship returns. Title and belt is up for grabs.
Pickle King or Queen Costume Contest. One winner. One crown. Brine your best pickle fit!
Baltimore, get ready for year seven. Tickets go on sale June 16th for anyone on the waitlist.
THE MAIN STAGE & PICKLE RAVE
COUNTRY MUSIC,
THEN FULL PICKLE RAVE ENERGY!
Southpaw Live country concert headliner and 2023 Josie Music Award winner for Country Group of the Year.
Jackson Perkins Live country co-headliner. U.S. Marine. Naval Academy graduate. Viral in 2025 after his Riley Green duet at Windy City Smokeout.
SPOTLIGHT
THE FULL DAY
THE CLASSICS ARE BACK. THE NEW PIECES ARE BUILT AROUND THEM.
Pickle Row returns with 100+ pickle varieties and unlimited pickle sampling from 18 master picklers across six states.
The Baltimore food festival side is back too: pickle pizza, fried pickles, bacon-wrapped pickles, street food, sweets, mocktails, craft sodas, and more.
Costumes, face painting, photo moments, and full pickle commitment are all part of the day.
Come hungry. Come dressed. Come ready.
VIP now offers more value than ever. Enjoy 50% off drinks all day in the PBR section plus an open bar that now includes all pickle cocktails, an expanded pickle bar and a wine tasting bar. Tickets are limited and tend to sell out in the first 24-hours. So grab them opening day while they last.
VIP is 21+ only
Tickets drop Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The waitlist gets first access.
The Big Dill returns to Baltimore on
Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Ticket Drop Day is Tuesday, June 16.
The Waitlist gets first access.
The Big Dill® returns to Baltimore on
Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Ticket Drop Day is Tuesday, June 16.
The Waitlist gets first access.
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