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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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==Behind the Scenes== |
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The Pickle Festival was started by [[Gamemaster]] Bradach. The pickle festival first ran around 2002. |
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{{#section:Pickle Festival/2018|intro}} |
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==Run Dates== |
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===Current=== |
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{{#section:Pickle Festival/2018|rundate}} |
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===Previous=== |
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! scope="col" | Dates Run |
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! scope="col" | Festival information |
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| scope="row" | August 3 - 5, 2018 || [[Pickle Festival/2018|Festival information]] || [[Pickle Festival/saved posts 2018|Saved posts]] |
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| scope="row" | July 28 - 30, 2017 || [[Pickle Festival/2017|Festival information]] || [[Pickle Festival/saved posts 2017|Saved posts]] |
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| scope="row" | August 12 - 14, 2016 || [[Pickle Festival/2016|Festival information]] || [[Pickle Festival/saved posts 2016|Saved posts]] |
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| scope="row" | August 14 - 16, 2015 || [[Pickle Festival/2015|Festival information]] || [[Pickle Festival/saved posts 2015|Saved posts]] |
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| scope="row" | August 15 - 22, 2014 || [[Pickle Festival/2014|Festival information]] || [[Pickle Festival/saved posts 2014|Saved posts]] |
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| scope="row" | August 16 - 25, 2013 || [[Pickle Festival/2013|Festival information]] || [[Pickle Festival/saved posts 2013|Saved posts]] |
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| scope="row" | 2002 || || |
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==Activities== |
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The Pickle Festival hosts a variety of merchants and shops. It traditionally holds two contests - one for poetry and one for a pickle recipe. |
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Mini-games, which cost silvers to play and offered a variety of simple prizes, include: |
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* '''Bobbing for Pickles''' |
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* '''Herring Toss''' |
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* '''The Ol' Switcheroo''' |
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==Current Event Schedule== |
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: {{#section:Pickle Festival/2018|schedule}} |
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==Current Raffle Schedule== |
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: {{#section:Pickle Festival/2018|raffle}} |
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==Additional Information== |
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* [[Pickle Festival/2018-08-05 - Pickle Fest 5118 - Poetry Contest (log)|2018 Pickle Festival Poetry Contest log]] |
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==See Also== |
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* [[Winterberry Festival]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:32, 6 August 2026
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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- Pickle Festival artwork (2 F)
- Pickle Festival saved posts (6 P)
Pages in category "Pickle Festival"
The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.