Pickle Party 2: A Fundraiser for AFAC
We’re throwing a community Pickle Party and Homemade Pickle Contest at Sloppy Mama’s BBQ on August 8 supporting the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC).
Your Pickle Party ticket includes the pig roast, unlimited Czexican lager, Pickle Contest tastings, free goodies, auctions for fabulous prizes, and all things pickles—all while supporting the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). A portion of every ticket goes directly to AFAC, so come party for a great cause.
Pickle Party Details
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Sloppy Mama’s BBQ
5731 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA
Tickets: (includes a donation to AFAC)
Pickle Partier $60
Very Important Pickle (VIP) $150
Homemade Pickle Contest
Win $100 Gift Cards & Free Pig Roast
Sign up to share your homemade pickled favorites with neighbors, meet other local picklers, and compete for great prizes, all while supporting the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC).
Pickle Contest Details
You'll need to bring enough homemade pickles to share with the party and take part in the Pickle Contest judging. (60ish samples)
We will have two categories winners Best Cucumber Pickle and Best Non-Cucumber Pickle.
New this year we have a third prize, the "You Can Pickle That?" award to celebrate the crowds favorite pickle.
Each winner will be decide by the popular vote of Pickle Party 2 attendees.
Winners will receive a $100 Sloppy Mama's BBQ Gift Card, a year of free pickles from Sloppy Mama's BBQ, and a Pickle Party Swag Bag.
Only one entry per category per contestant please.
Pickle Contest entrants receive free admission (1) for the Pickle Party.
How to Enter: Complete the entry form below. We'll send you a confirmation email and then see you at the party.