The Big Dill 2026 In My Pickle Era tour arch graphic, World's Largest Pickle Party, with pickle festival stops in Baltimore Maryland on September 19, Arlington Texas on November 7, and Philadelphia Pennsylvania on November 14, National Pickle Day.
Power Plant Live logo, the venue for The Big Dill pickle festival in Baltimore Maryland
The Big Dill Baltimore 2026 sponsors including Jameson, Tabasco, Jimmy's Famous Seafood, and The Original Pickle Shot.

TO OUR BELOVED VENDORS

 
We are delighted to have you as part of The Big Dill Team! Being front and center with the guests, you are instrumental to the overall success of the festival.
For day-of Contact, please call:
Aubrey: (484) 463-4733
Chris: (302) 357-0388
(click to call)

 

We are delighted to have you as part of The Big Dill Team! Being front and center with the guests, you are instrumental to the overall success of the festival.
For day-of Contact, please call:
Aubrey: (484) 463-4733
Chris: (302) 357-0388

⚠️ Stop — Read This Before You Pack

Per the Baltimore City Health Department

No Plastic Bags Are Permitted To Package Any Product

Baltimore City law bans single‑use plastic bags. This applies to every vendor, at every booth, with no exceptions.

Bring these instead:

✓  Paper bags
✓  Reusable / fabric totes
✓  Boxes, trays, or compostable packaging
✗  NO plastic bags of any kind

We’re really sorry for the inconvenience, folks — this one is city law and it’s out of our hands. Please plan ahead so nobody gets caught short on Saturday morning.

Before You Arrive — Vendor Checklist

1. Weight Your Tent Down

Minimum 40 lbs per leg on a 10x10. Double that per leg on a 20x10. No weights, no setup — this is a safety call and it is not negotiable.

2. Temporary Food Permits

If you needed a temporary food permit, it will be issued to you at load‑in by Aubrey. Keep it posted in your booth for the entire event — the health department checks for it.

3. Cooking or Heavy Electrical? Fire Compliance Is On You

You must have a properly‑rated fire extinguisher, and all tent fabric, backdrops, and sidewalls must carry an official tag certifying they are flame‑retardant to NFPA 701. No tag, no operating. The fire marshal pulls booths for this.

4. Secure Your Propane

All propane tanks must be secured upright so they cannot tip. A milk crate is the go‑to — bring one per tank.

5. Frying and Not a Food Truck?

If you're new, contact Chris before the event — (302) 357‑0388. Open‑flame frying outside a truck has its own set of rules and we need to place you accordingly.

6. Electric Must Be Requested in Advance

If you need power and haven’t filled out the form, do it now or contact Aubrey — (484) 463‑4733. Otherwise you will not have power that day. We cannot add drops on‑site.

Questions on any of the above? Call before load‑in, not during it.
Aubrey (484) 463‑4733   •   Chris (302) 357‑0388

LOAD-IN INSTRUCTIONS

Click each tab to reveal your instructions
Also be sure to scroll down below for parking, staff, and map

Food vendors

List of vendors and times for The Big Dill pickle party event.

Pickle companies

List of pickle vendors and their hours for The Big Dill event.

retail vendors

List of vendors and times for

Click each tab to reveal your instructions

food vendors

List of vendors and times for The Big Dill pickle party event.

retail vendors

List of vendors and times for

pickle companies

List of pickle vendors and their hours for The Big Dill event.

Ice & Refrig truck location

If anyone has questions specific to them or there is a discrepancy you would like to discuss, please call or set up a time with Chris or Aubrey.

All other general questions will be handled on Wednesday's Zoom.

Parking & staff entry

 

 

Staff Credentials

You will be given wristbands Saturday morning to pass out to your staff. All staff can enter/exit throughout the day at the checkpoints referenced below. Simply flash the wristband to the security personnel at the checkpoints.

 

Parking

All staff vehicle parking will be validated ONLY for the parking garage and flat lot highlighted below.

See Aubrey for validated tickets.

Regular-sized vehicles: use the Pier V Parking Garage (click the "To Parking Garage" button below for directions).

Oversized vehicles: use the Flat Lot behind the garage for parking (click the "To Flat Lot" button for directions).

Directions

(select 'your location' for starting point when the map pops up)

food vendors

List of vendors and times for

retail vendors

List of vendors and times for

pickle companies

List of pickle vendors and their hours for The Big Dill event.

If anyone has questions specific to them or there is a discrepancy you would like to discuss, please call or set up a time with Chris or Aubrey.

All other general questions will be handled on Wednesday's Zoom.

Parking & staff entry

 

 

Staff Credentials

You will be given wristbands Saturday morning to pass out to your staff. All staff can enter/exit throughout the day at the checkpoints referenced below. Simply flash the wristband to the security personnel at the checkpoints.

 

Parking

All staff vehicle parking will be validated ONLY for the parking garage and flat lot highlighted below.

See Aubrey for validated tickets.

Regular-sized vehicles: use the Pier V Parking Garage (click the "To Parking Garage" button below for directions).

Oversized vehicles: use the Flat Lot behind the garage for parking (click the "To Flat Lot" button for directions).

Directions

(select 'your location' for starting point when the map pops up)

*The map below does not go out to the public. It's rendered so you know your location.  

Festival Map

*The map below does not go out to the public. It's rendered so you know your location.  

Festival Map

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