Pickle Festival Fundraiser 2026

 

Pickle Festival Fundraiser 2026

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Madonna Inn Expo Center
San Luis Obispo, CA

Get ready for a dill-lightful day at the Pickle Festival! This annual fundraiser for Meals That Connect brings the community together for a one-of-a-kind celebration featuring pickle tastings, local vendors, food, drinks, live entertainment, games, contests, and interactive activities for all ages.

Your ticket includes free parking, live music by Brass Mash, complimentary pickle-flavored popcorn, complimentary pickle-flavored lemonade, complimentary samples from participating food and drink vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout the day.   Additional food and drink will also be available for purchase directly from vendors.

Guests can enjoy free face painting, complimentary photo booth access, onsite printed photos from a roaming event photographer, cornhole, lawn games, interactive photo boards, selfie stations, and more.

Don't miss one of the festival's most popular attractions: our interactive pickling stations. Participants can learn the basics of pickling and take home a jar of their own freshly pickled creation.

This fun-filled community event supports Meals That Connect and welcomes pickle lovers, food enthusiasts, families, and friends for a day of entertainment, education, and delicious discoveries.

Use code STUDENT, SENIOR, or VETERAN for 20% off!

About Meals That Connect

Meals That Connect is San Luis Obispo County's senior nutrition program, dedicated to enhancing health, supporting independence, and reducing isolation among older adults in our community. Through free weekday meals served at community dining sites and delivered directly to homebound seniors, Meals That Connect provides not only nutritious food but also meaningful social connections and wellness support. Proceeds from the Pickle Festival help fund these vital services, ensuring local seniors have access to healthy meals, companionship, and the resources they need to thrive.

Ticket Options

• Early Entry + Alcohol Access — $90
  Early access from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, plus access to designated alcohol service areas for guests 21+ with valid ID.
• Early Entry (No Alcohol) — $80
  Early access from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, plus all General Admission benefits.
• General Admission + Alcohol Access — $75
  Includes everything in General Admission plus access to designated alcohol service areas for guests 21+ with valid ID.
• General Admission (No Alcohol) — $65
  Includes festival admission, vendor access, entertainment, food samples, activities, free parking, and all complimentary attractions.
• Teen Admission (Ages 5-17) — $35
  Includes festival admission with accompanying adult ticket, activities, entertainment, complimentary hot dog, and all youth-friendly attractions. 
• Child Admission (Ages Under 5) — Free
  Includes festival admission with accompanying adult ticket, complimentary hot dog, activities, entertainment, and all youth-friendly attractions.

Discounts

Special discounts may be available for seniors, students, veterans, active military members, and others through promotional coupon codes at checkout.  Keep an eye on our social media for more details to come.

Important Information

Free parking included with all tickets.

Alcohol service is available only to guests 21 and older with valid government-issued identification.

Children ages 12 and under receive a complimentary hot dog.

Ticket prices include access to complimentary samples from food and beverage vendors, including alcoholic beverages for those 21+ with appropriate ticket.

Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase directly from vendors.

Activities and attractions are subject to change.

Event proceeds benefit Meals That Connect / Senior Nutrition Program of SLO County.