The Big Dill® Baltimore 2026 | World's Largest Pickle Party® at Power Plant Live!

The Big Dill® returns to Power Plant Live! for year seven on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The World's Largest Pickle Party® shuts down a full city block in downtown Baltimore for the biggest pickle festival in the world.

Recognized by the World Record Academy as the largest pickle-themed festival in the world, The Big Dill® is the only national touring pickle festival in America.

New for 2026: The Big Brine, a 25-foot inflatable pickle jar making its world debut in Baltimore. Plus a Custom Helium Pickle Balloon Station, Pickle Park, the Pickle Soft Serve Margarita, Frozen Pickle Backs, and Geno's Cheesesteaks fresh off their Baltimore opening.

Returning favorites include Pickle Row with 100+ pickle varieties from 15 master picklers, the Pickle UP! interactive game show, the federally trademarked World Pickle Eating Championship®, the Brine Chug Challenge, the Pickle Rodeo, the Jameson Pickle Back Experience, and the high-energy Pickle RAVE with the viral Disco Pickle installation.

Live country concert headliners: Southpaw (2023 Josie Music Award winner) and Jackson Perkins.

General admission: noon to 8 PM. VIP and Early Entry: 11 AM. Standard, Premium, and Early Entry tiers are family-friendly. VIP is 21+ only with private bar, expanded pickle menu, dedicated fried pickle station, and the Party Time Pickle Wine Tasting Bar new for 2026.

Tickets drop Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The waitlist gets first access at bigdill.com/pages/pickletour.