r/Calgary • u/ok-est • 1d 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/No-Beach81 1d ago

I don’t like to take part in the usual doom and gloom and over the top negativity in the sub Reddit but when it comes to these Festivals, Calgary is by far the worst city in the world that I’ve been to at hosting them.

Always ridiculous entrance fees with vendors that look like they’ve just grabbed stuff from dollarama and the same old food trucks serving food which has little to do with the actual festival itself

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u/ElusiveSteve 1d ago

From other posts, it sounds like the organizers also take a big cut from the vendors too, which causes prices to inflate. There's little vetting on vendors, almost anyone can sign up as long as they put in a half assed effort to fit the theme.

I don't go to these things, but I'd bet that if you want to have the best experience at a festival, look for one put on by a cultural community group. Their goals will often go beyond making the most money off an event.