Get ready for a full day of sour-powered fun at Ground Control’s first ever Pickle Palooza!
We’re talking fermented food battles, spicy pickle dares, briney beverages, and ridiculous games—all with that perfect salty twist.

Fermented Food Showdown – 6PM
Bring your best fermented fare and compete for the crown in this culinary contest!
From kimchi to kraut, miso to dill—if it’s fermented, it’s fair game.
People’s Choice voting + weird bragging rights.
Sign up to compete in the fermented food showdown using the link provided.

Spicy Pickle Eating Challenge – 8PM
Can you handle the heat and the vinegar? Test your limits with pickled fire in your belly. Sign-up to compete on-site.

Briney Beverages all day
Specialty pickle drinks, mocktails, and picklebacks (the booze-free kind too)!

Themed games, silly prizes, and salty vibes from open to close.

Free to attend | 21+
Costumes, pickle flair, and general absurdity encouraged

Don’t be salty—be sour.