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[[Image:Picklefest.png|350px|right|Map of the 2014 Pickle Festival by Astru|alt=Representational map of the in-game rooms comprising the River's Rest Festival Grounds. The entry to the festival grounds is noted as being just outside of River's Rest, down a path east of the drawbridge. The map is titled, "Grounds of Pickle Fest", dated August 18, 2014, with Astru as the cartographer.]]
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The '''Pickle Festival''' (also called '''Picklefest''') is a free [[festival]] held in [[River's Rest]]. It occurs with some regularity.
The '''Pickle Festival''', often referred to as simply '''Picklefest''', is one of two free [[festival]]s hosted by [[River's Rest]] in their nearby Festival Grounds. A recurring town tradition, the first Pickle Festival was held sometime around 2002 and spearheaded by GM Bradach. In 2013, the Pickle Festival returned for several years as a recurring annual festival to celebrate one favorite aspect of the local cuisine.


Both the Pickle Festival and the [[Winterberry Festival]] utilize the local festival grounds. The River's Rest Festival grounds are located outside of town, just east of the drawbridge.
==Behind the Scenes==

The Pickle Festival was started by [[Gamemaster]] Bradach.
{{#section:Pickle Festival/2018|intro}}

==Run Dates==
===Current===
{{#section:Pickle Festival/2018|rundate}}

===Previous===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Dates Run
! scope="col" | Festival information
! scope="col" | Saved Posts
|-
| scope="row" | August 3 - 5, 2018 || [[Pickle Festival/2018|Festival information]] || [[Pickle Festival/saved posts 2018|Saved posts]]
|-
| scope="row" | July 28 - 30, 2017 || [[Pickle Festival/2017|Festival information]] || [[Pickle Festival/saved posts 2017|Saved posts]]
|-
| scope="row" | August 12 - 14, 2016 || [[Pickle Festival/2016|Festival information]] || [[Pickle Festival/saved posts 2016|Saved posts]]
|-
| scope="row" | August 14 - 16, 2015 || [[Pickle Festival/2015|Festival information]] || [[Pickle Festival/saved posts 2015|Saved posts]]
|-
| scope="row" | August 15 - 22, 2014 || [[Pickle Festival/2014|Festival information]] || [[Pickle Festival/saved posts 2014|Saved posts]]
|-
| scope="row" | August 16 - 25, 2013 || [[Pickle Festival/2013|Festival information]] || [[Pickle Festival/saved posts 2013|Saved posts]]
|-
| scope="row" | 2002 || ||
|}

==Activities==
The Pickle Festival hosts a variety of merchants and shops. It traditionally holds two contests - one for poetry and one for a pickle recipe.

Mini-games, which cost silvers to play and offered a variety of simple prizes, include:
* '''Bobbing for Pickles'''
* '''Herring Toss'''
* '''The Ol' Switcheroo'''

==Current Event Schedule==
: {{#section:Pickle Festival/2018|schedule}}
==Current Raffle Schedule==
: {{#section:Pickle Festival/2018|raffle}}

==Additional Information==
* [[Pickle Festival/2018-08-05 - Pickle Fest 5118 - Poetry Contest (log)|2018 Pickle Festival Poetry Contest log]]

==See Also==
* [[Winterberry Festival]]


[[Category:Festivals]]
[[Category:Festivals]]

Latest revision as of 09:32, 6 August 2026

Representational map of the in-game rooms comprising the River's Rest Festival Grounds. The entry to the festival grounds is noted as being just outside of River's Rest, down a path east of the drawbridge. The map is titled, "Grounds of Pickle Fest", dated August 18, 2014, with Astru as the cartographer.

The Pickle Festival, often referred to as simply Picklefest, is one of two free festivals hosted by River's Rest in their nearby Festival Grounds. A recurring town tradition, the first Pickle Festival was held sometime around 2002 and spearheaded by GM Bradach. In 2013, the Pickle Festival returned for several years as a recurring annual festival to celebrate one favorite aspect of the local cuisine.

Both the Pickle Festival and the Winterberry Festival utilize the local festival grounds. The River's Rest Festival grounds are located outside of town, just east of the drawbridge.

It's that time of year again! Picklerific festival time! Come on down to River's Rest for the annual Pickle Festival! In addition to the traditional recipe and poetry contests, there will be shops and merchants periodically throughout the weekend. Come visit! Get pickled!

Run Dates

Current

The Pickle Festival runs August 3 - 5, 2018.

For announcements and saved posts, see the 2018 saved posts.

Previous

Dates Run Festival information Saved Posts
August 3 - 5, 2018 Festival information Saved posts
July 28 - 30, 2017 Festival information Saved posts
August 12 - 14, 2016 Festival information Saved posts
August 14 - 16, 2015 Festival information Saved posts
August 15 - 22, 2014 Festival information Saved posts
August 16 - 25, 2013 Festival information Saved posts
2002

Activities

The Pickle Festival hosts a variety of merchants and shops. It traditionally holds two contests - one for poetry and one for a pickle recipe.

Mini-games, which cost silvers to play and offered a variety of simple prizes, include:

  • Bobbing for Pickles
  • Herring Toss
  • The Ol' Switcheroo

Current Event Schedule

Date Time Event Location Description
August 3 9:00pm ET Festival Grounds open River's Rest, Festival Grounds
August 4 1:00pm ET Recipe Contest
August 5 2:00pm ET Pickle Poetry Contest

Current Raffle Schedule

Date Time Raffle Location Description

Additional Information

See Also

Subcategories

This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.

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