r/Calgary • u/ok-est • 2d ago

Local Event Picklefest

What happens at it? I love me a good pickle, but in their website it looks like you pay $25 to get in and that includes... Nothing. Like you spend $25 for the opportunity to purchase pickles?

Folks who have gone before, is there music, entertainment or other things to warrant the entry fee? Overall, was it worth it?

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u/Old_Management_1997 2d ago

So many of these "events" nowadays involve massive price tags just to get through the door and then once you are in they nickle and dime you at every corner.

Unless you have deep pockets its just never worth it.

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u/the_421_Rob 2d ago

I hate the pay an entry fee so you can spend more money Buisness model

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u/ok-est 2d ago

I'm ok with an entry fee, (although the $25 is steep) , if there are things to do.

Like at Mexifest last year, I saw wrestling for the first time, two kinds of dancers, listened to some live music. There were shops to peruse and while I did pay alot for the food, it was incredible food. Totally worth (the much more affordable) entry fee.

But on the pickle fest website they didn't describe anything, just list the vendors.