PICKLE CONTESTS
Kids and adults can compete in pickle eating and pickle juice drinking contests.
Texas' first & largest pickle festival
KINGWOOD,
WE'RE COMING HOME!
Join us for a dill-ightful day packed with pickle creations, contests, live music, shopping and family fun.
📅 OCTOBER 10, 2026⏰ 11 AM–6 PM🎟️ FREE ADMISSION📍 KINGWOOD TOWN CENTER PARK
One pickle-packed day
A PICKLE LOVER'S
PARADISE.
The In A Pickle Festival delivers a pickle-packed experience like no other. Come hungry, bring the family and get ready to taste, shop, compete and make some seriously dill-icious memories.
LOCATIONKingwood Town Center Park
8 N Main St.
Kingwood, TX 77339
DATE & TIMESaturday, October 10
11:00 AM–6:00 PM
ADMISSIONCompletely Free!
Bring your whole pickle crew.
Come hungry
PICKLE DELIGHTS
GALORE.
From classic kosher dill to wildly creative out-of-the-jar treats, there is something for every kind of pickle fan.
Pickle PizzaPickle ChamoyPickle Snow ConesPickle Beer
Pickle Roasted ElotePickle SalsaFried PicklesPickle Cotton Candy
Freeze-Dried Pickle SnacksPickle PopcornPickle Ice CreamAnd Plenty More!
15+ CANNING VENDORS & 175+ BOOTHS
Enjoy delicious samples and shop pickle foods, apparel, gifts, home goods and one-of-a-kind merchandise.
Fun for every age
DON'T MISS
THE FUN.
HOME CANNING
Bring your best homemade pickles and compete for trophies and prizes.
PICKLED PET PARADE
Dress up your pup and join the parade for a chance to win.
LIVE MUSIC
Enjoy live entertainment throughout the festival. Artists will be announced soon.
UNIQUE SHOPPING
Discover makers, small businesses and products you will not find anywhere else.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Games, activities and pickle-packed fun for the whole family.
Plan your pickle day
FESTIVAL
SCHEDULE.
Arrive early, explore the vendors and meet us near the stage for the contests.
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 10
- Festival OpensSHOP • EAT • EXPLORE
- Pickled Pet Parade
- Kids Coloring ContestHOME CANNING ENTRIES DUE
- Home Canning Pickle Contest
- Kids Pickle Eating ContestAGES 8–16
- Kids Pickle Juice Drinking Contest
- Adult Pickle Eating ContestAGES 17+
- Adult Pickle Juice Drinking Contest
- Stein Holding Contest
- Festival Closes
🎶 Live music lineup: To be announced.
Ready to compete?
PICKLE CONTEST
DETAILS.
🥒 CONTEST PARTICIPANTS
Arrive 10 minutes before your event and meet in front of the stage near the contest table.
🏆 HOME CANNERS
Submit one pint of unlabeled pickles with your contact information inside a sealed envelope at the information desk near the flagpole. Entries are judged on appearance, texture and flavor.
SPACE IS LIMITED! Only 12 entries are available per pickle-eating and adult pickle-juice-drinking contest. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the top contestants.
Vendor opportunities
BRING YOUR BUSINESS TO KINGWOOD.
We are still accepting select vendors and sponsors for the Kingwood festival. Unique pickle and pickle-themed products are especially encouraged.