Michigan’s first pickle festival, Pickle Palooza, will feature pickle-themed food, drinks, and contests on May 2, 2026, at LMCU Ballpark.

Pickle Palooza, Michigan’s first pickle-themed festival, will take place on May 2, 2026, from 5 to 11 p.m. at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park near Grand Rapids. The event will showcase pickle-infused foods and drinks, including pickle pizza, dilly cheesesteaks, and pickled cocktails, alongside entertainment like a mechanical pickle ride, DJ performances, a brine chugging contest, and a pickle eating contest. Tickets range from $39 to $129, with early access available.