Pick your experience —each unlocking a different level of the pickle-themed excitment. All tickets include pickle sampling & full access to the day's entertainment, concerts & activities on Nov 14th, 2026 at:

Stateside Live!

1100 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148.

This is our first year in Texas, and its already shaping up to be a sell out.

• ($109.99)🥂VIP Pickle Pass – Entry at 12:00 PM - Includes VIP brunch party • Only 700 available - includes Swag Bag.

• ($59.99)⚡Early Entry Pickle Pass – Entry at 12:00 PM - First dibs on everything • Limited supply - includes Swag Bag.

• ($39.99) 🎟️ Premium Pickle Pass – Entry at 1:30 PM - includes Swag Bag.

• ($29.99) 🎉 General Pickle Pass – Entry at 3:00 PM - Includes access to live shows, contests, concerts, carnival games, mascots, and more.

• ($19.99) 🧒 Little Gherkin (Kids 3–12) – Add-on to any ticket tier except VIP and enter the same time of parent or guardian (except VIP)

VIP, Early Entry and Premium Tiers all include our "This Bag Is Full Of Pickles" VIP & Early Entry Swag Bag include the pickle hair clip everyone is talking about.  

The VIP Brunch Party = First Stop, Full Send at 1100 Social with DJ Smooth

Brunch Party Includes:

• 🍳 Catered Brunch Buffet featuring: Brunch Burrito Bar, Eggs and Bacon, Fried Pickle Station, Cucumber Pickle Mozzaealla Salad, Fresh Fruit Display, Guacamole & Salsa Bar, Cotton Candy and Churro Bites dusted in cinnamon sugar.

• 🥂 Mimosas & Make-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM) includes all pickle cocktails: Spiked Pickle Lemonade, Frozen Pickle Back, Pickle Margarita.  

• 🥒 The fan favorite Pickle Bar - Get your pickle-on-a-stick right in VIP.  

• 🎧 DJs + Party Vibes

• 🐯 Mascots characters joining the fun

• 🍰 Dessert Bar - Including Pickle themed cupcakes, macaroons. cookies and cake pops.

• 🎨 Private Glam Station - Hair Tinsel, Temp Tattoos and Face Painting.

• 🚻 Private Bars & Restrooms and Patio  

🎟️ VIP brings beats and bottomless brunch energy to kickoff your epic day.

💥 Because your on the offical waitlist, you'll get exclusive first access to the Ticket Drop. You'll recieve your private link via email, text and broadcast channels starting at 10 am on Tues.  

1. First access to tickets before they go public – VIP traditionally sells out in 24 hours. These tickets will go fast.   

2. Exclusive Open Day Giveaways – Every ticket purchase is automatically entered to win one-of-a-kind pickle themed prizes to level up your festival fit.  

🎯 We don't add any fees to our tickets, the price you see is price you pay.  

Yes! Life happens. Tickets can be transfered to any friend, family member, or fellow pickle fanatic through our ticket processing system. We scan the ticket at the gate, not your ID.

Absolutely! While 80% of our guests are adults, plenty of kids have joined the experience and had a blast. Adult pickle pass holders can add kids to their order and enter together.  

• 👶 Children under 2 enter free with adult

• 🧒 Ages 3–12: Add a "Little Gherkin" Pickle Pass ($17.99) to any tier - except VIP.

• 👦 Ages 13+: Must purchase a regular adult pickle pass
• 🚫 Note: VIP is a 21+ only

Our store is built on Shopify and 100% safe and secure. We accept all major payment methods, including Apple Pay, Google Pay and Amazon.

Once you complete your purchase:

• 🎟️ Tickets will be sent to your Apple/Google Wallet and email

• ✅ Only the ticket barcode matters — not the name on the ticket

• 🔄 Tickets are non-refundable

• 🔗 You’ll get the ticket link via email or text on Ticket Drop Day

🚨 We only sell tickets at BigDill.com — anywhere else is a scam.

Our Swag Bags are stacked with custom pickle gear — and only available to VIP, Early Entry, and Premium ticket holders:

Here’s what’s inside:
🧢 Custom Trucker Hat (VIP only)
🛍️ “This Bag Is Full of Pickles” Nylon Tote with Big Dill logo chain
🥒 Exclusive BIGDILL Pickle Ears
🎨 Pickle Hair Clip
🍭 Pickle Chapstick

🎭 Fun Dilly Masks for Kids Tickets

Our philosphy is simple: Create the most enjoyable pickle-themed experience on the planet. Our team works hard to deliver an event thats organized, original and unforgettable. It's about giving people a reason to smile, celebrate and want to come back.

The Big Dill® is different.
We throw this party like it’s our full-time job — because it is.

✅ Real infrastructure (hello, flushable bathrooms, full-service bars, high-end production)
✅ National venues, not random parking lots
✅ World-class vendors, DJs, contests & performers.

"The Big Dill did not disappoint lol—we had a blast 💥🥒 it was everything and more 😋😋😋" — Vanessa

We're throwing a full-blown pickle party. Most food festivals stop at snacks. We go way beyond. Live shows, epic games, dancing mascots. Yes, the food is incredible, but that is just one part of the experience when you buy into the party.

"10/10 would go again. Hopefully next year I can try more!"
— Aniyah

"Greatest pickle fest of my life!"
— Trinity

Welcome to Pickle World® our fully Immersive Festival Universe.

Most food festivals give you vendors, a few bites and maybe a band. The Big Dill flips that script:  

• 🥁We start every party with the only way we know how: a Pickle Parade with the Grand Gherkin leading the charge and the Dallas Drumline.

• 🎤 Our stages are stacked with bands and DJ's playing hit songs that will make you want to dance, sing and linedance to shivers - so bring your best moves.  

• 🎲 Pickle UP! Live Interactive Game Show: Fun for all ages, compete on stage for real prizes with our EMCEES.

• 🎧 Pickle RAVE featuring DJ Jay Roy : Dance under confetti blasts with LED Robots, Glow sticks and crowd thumping beats.

• 🙏 "Bless these Pickles" - Recieve blessed Fishtown Pickle Project pickles (or get fake-married) by TikTok Sensation the Pickle Priest - Holy Brine, its a Vibe
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• 🎨 Glam Tent = Pickle Glow-Up (face painting, hair tinsel & temp tattoos - everything needed to conquer the pickle universe.

• 🎯 Included Axe Throwing, Pickle Pitching & Rock Climbing and Carnival Games

• 🏆 The World Pickle Eating Championship® - take home the belt in a competive eating contest.  

• 🤖 Mascot Madness: Mascots roam the festival, hype the crowd, pose for selfies and keep the energy high.

• 🥤 Brine Chug Challenge (Finish 32 oz of brine faster than anyone else and claim glory, win bragging rights, and go viral.

🎶 Main Stage powered by TWANG®
With Poo Live Crew (Band) EMCEES, Linedancing & DJ Pickle (Pickle RAVE)

It's not just the pickles. It's the people, the energy, the vibe. Unforgettable moments turn into yearly traditions. That's why fans don't just come once, they come back, bring friends and make it a ritual. 

"Haven’t missed one yet!"
— Keri

"We've done it the last two years and plan on being back next year."
— Alyssa

"I can’t wait to go for the 3rd year in a row!"
— Olivia Lee Rachor

"Got to check out the @bigdillpickleparty… it was my first time, certainly won’t be my last."
— Cynthia

You Bet! Check out our YouTube channel, or scroll through highlights on Instagram — for unforgettable festival fun.  

Every ticket includes access to Pickle Row, our exclusive tasting area. Choose 90 + different flavor combos, from 20 of the best pickle companies in the country. The Big Dill features more pickle vendors than any other pickle festival in the world. Love what you taste? You can buy jars directly from the vendors.

100% The Big Dill features a curated lineup of high quality vendors to showcase pickle-infused combos that people went crazy for on the internet. Many of vendors are recruited from State Fairs and top food festivals.

"The World's Largest Pickle Party is a Big Dill for foodies!"
— Dominic

This is the real dill — iconic brands, bold flavors, and legends all in one briny playground:

⚾️ The Portland Pickles – America’s favorite pickle themed baseball team
🌭 Jameson Irish Whiskey  
🌶️TWANG – the kings of rimming salt
🥃 Patron Tequila – spicing up our pickle margaritas
🥒 The Original Pickle Shot – the OG of brine cocktails
🌮 Over-the-top eats from some of the wildest food trucks

➕ Plus 100+ other vendors, including fan favorites and some of the biggest names in the pickle universe.

Take our Food Challenge!

We'll put our pickle-packed dishes vs. anyone's. You be the judge:

• 🥒 Pickle Pizza 🍕

• 🥒 Fried Pickles

• 🥒 Deep Fried Pickle Egg Rolls

• 🥒 Pickle Corn Dogs

• 🥒 Burgers with pickles 🍔

• 🥒 Dill Pickle Seasoned Fries 🍟

• 🥒 Pickle Grilled Cheese  🥪
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• 🥒 Pickle Glazed Bacon 🥓

• 🥒 Soft Serve Pickle Ice Cream 🍦

• 🥒 Pickle Stuffed Pretzels 🥨

• 🎡 State Fair Fried Favorites – From deep-fried Oreos to giant turkey legs and funnel cake fries, it's a crispy, craveable lineup you won't forget.

• 🍭 Sweets & Treats Galore – Indulge in cotton candy bacon, pickle ice cream, pickle popcorn, dipped cheesecake, gourmet popcorn, and more outrageous dessert creations.

The venue serves up amazing, pickle-themed cocktails fully garnished and brimming with flavor. It's a briny twist on your favorite drinks (21+ only)

•  🥃 The Original Pickle Shot
• 🥒 Pickleback Shots 🥃  
• 🔥 Spicy Pickle Bloody Mary's
• 🍸 Pickle Margaritas
• 🍸 Pickle Crushes
• 🍹 Frozen Pickle Backs   
• 🍺 Pickle Beer from Evil Genius

🍹 All drinks are available for purchase throughout the bars and activations.  

Most vendors accept both cash and cards, but we recommend bringing a card for faster service. ATM's will be on site, in case you need cash.  

📍 The BIG DILL takes place at Stateside Live! in Philadelphia, PA - at the sports complex of the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and Sixers - on Saturday, November 14th, transforming it into Pickle World. We've also partnered with local hotels offering exclusive discounted rooms just minutes from the venue. You'll get the hotel links in your post purchase email.

Saturday November 14th, 2026

The BIG DILL runs from noon till 9 pm - entry times vary by ticket tier:

🥂 VIP & Early Entry: 12 pm

💸Premium: 1:30 pm

🎉Standard Entry: 3:00 pm

📍 All ticket holders can stay until the party ends at 9 PM.

The sports complex sets its own parking rates, which typically run $20–$40 per vehicle. Unfortunately, we can't control the cost nor do we collect any of that fee.

We're actively working on lower-cost alternatives; every ticket holder will get an email and text once those options become available.

We’ve rounded up some great hotel options close to all the pickle party action! Whether you're looking for modern vibes, family-friendly comfort, or something right in the heart of the Entertainment District, you're covered. Check out:

• Courtyard Philadelphia South at the Navy Yard

🎟️ Once you purchase tickets, you’ll get a follow-up email with exclusive booking links—our hotel deals are significantly cheaper than what you’ll find online. Book early—these spots fill up fast during festival weekend! 🥒🛏️

Absolutely. The venue is fully accessible, including elevator access to VIP. If you need special assistance, email us and we'll make arrangements: info@bigdill.com

Unfortunately we only allow registered service animals for our ADA guests.
To register, email: info@bigdill.com