We didn’t raise prices across the board. In fact, we lowered our top tiers to make The Big Dill® even more accessible in 2025. 😁
While most festivals raised prices, we focused on keeping things affordable, without sacrificing the experience.
MORE PARTY. MORE PICKLES. LESS PINCH IN YOUR WALLET. 💵
Pick your experience —each unlocking a different level of the pickle-themed excitment. All tickets include pickle sampling and full access to the day's entertainment & activities.
($99.99)🥂VIP Pickle Pass – Entry at 11:00 AM - Includes VIP brunch party • Only 600 available - includes Swag Bag.
($49.99)⚡Early Entry Pickle Pass – Entry at 11:00 AM - First dibs on everything • Limited supply - includes Swag Bag.
($39.99) 🎟️ Premium Pickle Pass – Entry at 12:30 PM - includes Swag Bag.
($29.99) 🎉 General Pickle Pass – Entry at 2:00 PM - Still includes access to live shows, contests, carnival games, mascots, and more.
($17.99) 🧒 Little Gherkin (Kids 3–12) – Add-on to any ticket tier (except VIP)
VIP, Early Entry and Premium Tiers all include our "This Bag Is Full Of Pickles" Swag Bag - available for pickup at the door on festival day.
The VIP Brunch Party = First Stop, Full Send: Up the stairs and past the gates its time for mimosas, bloody mary's and the ultimate pregame party.
Brunch Buffet Includes:
🍳 Catered Brunch Buffet featuring: Pickle Bagels & Pickle Cream Cheese from The Bagel Nook in NJ plus Eggs, Crispy Bacon, Pancakes, French Toast and Hashbrowns.
🥂 Mimosas & Make-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM)
🥒 The fan favorite Pickle Bar - Get your pickle-on-a-stick right in VIP.
🎧 Celebrity DJs + Party Vibes
🐯 Mascots characters joining the fun
🍰 Dessert Bar - Including Pickle themed cupcakes, cookies and cake pops.
🚻 Private Bars & Restrooms
🔒 Exclusive Balcony Access Overlooking the Action on main stage.
🎟️ 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. On June 10th you'll recieve your private link via email, text and broadcast channels starting at 10 am.
First access to the best-priced tickets before they go public – VIP traditionally sells out in 24 hours.
Exclusive merch giveaways – Every ticket purchase is automatically entered to win one-of-a-kind custom apparel to level up your festival fit.
Waitlist-Only Discount – Exclusive discount pricing on Sunday's show with a stacked entertainment lineup.
🎯 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.
🧒 Ages 3–12: Add a "Little Gherkin" Pickle Pass ($17.99) to any tier - except VIP.
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.
🎤 Our stages are stacked with bands and DJ's playing hit songs that will make you want to dance and sing along.
🎲 Introducing: Pickle UP! Live Game Show: Fun for all ages, compete on stage for real prizes with our EMCEES.
🎧 Pickle RAVE : Dance under confetti blasts with LED Robots, Glow sticks and crowd thumping beats.
🎨 Glam Tent = Pickle Glow-Up (face painting, hair tinsel & temp tattoos - everything needed to conquer the pickle universe.
🎯 Axe Throwing, Pickle Pitching & Rock Climbing
🏆 World Pickle Eating Championship (win the belt and journey to Texas to defend your title)
🤖 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 Lineup:
Saturday: Not Leaving Sober (Band) and DJ Jay Roy (Pickle RAVE)
Sunday: Triple Rail Turn (Country Cover Sensation) Engine #9 (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
Every ticket includes access to Pickle Row, our exclusive tasting area. Choose 90 + different flavor combos, from 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
Take our Food Challenge!
We'll put our pickle-packed dishes vs. anyone's. You be the judge:
🥒 Pickle Pizza 🍕
🥒 Spiral Fried Pickles
🥒 Deep Fried Pickle Egg Rolls
🥒 Pickle Corn Dogs
🥒 Smash Pickle Burgers 🍔
🥒 Dill Pickle Seasoned Fries 🍟
🥒 Pickle Popcorn 🍿
🥒 Pickle Glazed Bacon 🥓
🥒 Soft Serve Pickle Ice Cream 🍦
🥒 …and more suprises! 😋
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)
🍹 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.
📍 Power Plant Live! is the name of the venue located at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD. For one weekend we transform it into Pickle World. We've also partnered with hotels that offer discounted rooms that are a 5-min walk from the festival. A link to those hotels will be included in your post purchase email.
Parking is easy! On-site garages, free street parking and nearby lots are all within walking distance of the festival. You'll get a full parking guide with your festival playbook.
Unfortunately we only allow registered service animals for our ADA guests.
To register, email: info@bigdill.com
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
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