Nov. 6-8, 2026 Richmond Pickle Party
Join The Richmond Moon Market, Gallery5 and the Richmond Arts District Business Alliance for a pickle festival like no other!
Kicking off at the First Friday Block Party on November 6th and continuing through the 7th and 8th.
We’ll gather the community, dressed in green, for a pickle parade through the historic Richmond Arts District. Artists, food trucks, and local brands fill out the Richmond Moon Market along the Brook Road corridor. Downtown businesses, theaters, restaurants and hotels will come alive with special events, tastings, thematic menus, history, art and learning in partnership with local artists, culinarians and educators.
This pickle festival is designed to bring people downtown and celebrate all things pickle in wild and wacky ways! Check out a restaurant with a pickle-themed dish, attend a demo or workshop, and get dilly with pickle decor, fashion and photo ops.
Richmond Pickle Party Experiences
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Pickle Arts
November 6-8
Gallery5
200 W. Marshall St.
Gallery5 will host a pickle art exhibit and the Best Pickles of Richmond contest. -
Wear Green!
We want all of Richmond dressed in green and turning a tasty look for the Pickle Party and Parade!
Shop designer brands and second-hand fashions, clothing, jewelry, shoes and and apparel at dozens of great shops in the Downtown Richmond Arts District.
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Pickle Parade
November 6 - at 7:00 PM meet at the Richmond Moon Market in front of GWAR Bar at the First Friday Block Party
Athanor Dance Collective will guide the Richmond Pickle Party Parade & Conga Line through Jackson Ward. Dawn your best pickle digs, bring your kazoo and hit the streets with our pickled pipers.
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Live Music
November 6
Gallery5 - Richmond Moon Market First Friday Block Party
200 W. Marshall St.
5:00 pm - 11:00 pmDJ Ease - Richmond’s favorite DJ curating hip-hop, Pop, Rock, and RnB classics
WRIR 97.3FM DJs - Local selectors from YOUR community radio station WRIR 97.3FM, Eclectic style and indie hits.
Dogwood Brothers - Seven piece band playing classic country, Americana and outstanding originals.Buckville Hootenanny - A six-piece "good-time music" experience for the young and old, playing their pickle rock opera, funk, pop and originals.
Fields On Fire - Members of Wilson Springs Hotel
More TBA
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Food Trucks
November 6 ONLY
Richmond Moon Market at the First Friday Block PartyChristie's Lunchbox popular Richmond staple serving downtown RVA and the MCV/VCU campus area since the 1980s
Kay’s Kushbu - A vibrant culinary journey, blending traditional Indian flavors with a modern twist. (Vegan options)
La Lavande LLC - Lemonade, cider, and Charcuterie designed for elegance and ease.
Ninja Kombucha - Craft kombucha made in Richmond, VA (Vegan options)
Haymaker Collective Switchel - switchel infused with a gentle dose of hemp derived THC, CBD and CBG. It's designed to be an approachable feel-good alternative for social drinking (Vegan options)
Pi's Coffee - Coffee shop and roastery in downtown Richmond, Virginia. featuring Indian specialty coffee. (Vegan options)
La Bête - Caribbean-Creole-New American fusion food truck, owned and operated by chef Randy Boodram (Vegan options)
River City Wood Fire - Mobile wood-fired oven featuring made from scratch sourdough pizza, chicken wings and more. Pickle Pizza! (Vegan options)
Westray's Finest Ice Cream - Local ice cream truck offering delicious homemade ice cream and non-dairy sorbets, pickle ice cream on deck!Boli Bus - Richmond’s best strombolis accompanied by a garden-fresh sauce, along with delicious zeppole for a perfect treat!
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Local Pickle Vendors
November 6 - Richmond Moon Market at the First Friday Block Party
ABD PICKLES
Boli Bus
Bulldog Brinery
Crunch On! Snacks
Female Rage Hot Sauce
Fresh Crunch Foods
Good Foods Grocery
Haymaker Collective Switchel
Kay’s Kushbu
La Lavande Grazing
La Bete
Mother Shrub
Ninja Kombucha
Pi’s Coffee
Richmond Herbalist Alliance
River City Wood Fire
Spicy Grrrls
Trans Jam
Vegan Action
Westray’s Finest Ice Cream
Wild Earth Fermentationand MANY MORE!
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Pickle Pot Luck & Community Care
Saturday, November 7
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Gallery5
200 W. Marshall St.Bloody Mary Bar
Pickle Pot Luck. Bring your favorite brand or your own safely brined pickles to show off and share.
Pickle Contest Ceremony - try the pickles that were submitted for the competition.
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Gabrielle Cerberville AKA @ChaoticForager
Sunday, November 8
Bar Solita
123 W Broad St11:00 AM :
Cooking and Preserving Mushrooms
Demo and Tasting - Limited Seating
2:00 PM :
The Art of Making Vinegar
Demo and Tasting - Limited SeatingFollow @chaoticforager
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Briney Brunch Variety Show
Sunday, November 8
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Gallery5
200 W. Marshall St.
Pickled Blood Mary BarDrag, music, comedy, art and more
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Pickle Bouquet Bar
November 6 - 8
Field Floral Design
311 W Broad St.Think garlic scapes, dill fronds, herbs and allium flowers,
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Pickle Tattoos
November 6-8
Moving Mountains Tattoo
20 East Broad St.
Flash Pop Up from Lake Stephens and the talented artists in residence at Moving Mountains Tattoos. -
Pickle Jar Photo Booth / Used Camera Gear Swap
November 6- 8
Shop hours
Glass Eye Studio
215 W Clay St.Photographer Miranda Jean Jaroneski creates a larger than life picke jar set, people can stand "in" it and get their photo taken as a pickle with pickle props. Solo or group portraits. Will also be hosting a used camera gear pop up.
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Best Fried Pickles in Richmond
All day, every day
GWAR Bar
217 W. Clay St.Full spears, crispy tempura batter and tasty dip!
Michael Derks, better known as BalSac the Jaws 'o Death, of GWAR, has used his 30+ years of restaurant experience to create a heavy metal/culinary adventure! -
Pickle Pizza
All day, every day
Bar Solita
123 W. Broad St.Black Olive Pizzeria
13 W. Broad St.November 6 only!
River City Wood-Fired
Brook Rd & Marshall St.
Richmond Moon Market First Friday Block Party -
Korean Fried Chicken and Pickled Radish
All day, every day
92 Chicken
200 W Broad St.
Korean fried chicken is served with pickled white radish. Its sour, sweet, and crunchy profile acts as the ultimate palate cleanser and compliments the crispy chicken. -
Pickle Surprise!
Stay tuned for even more pickliciousness, surprises, vendor spotlights, hot info and more,
Where to go at The Richmond Pickle Party
November 6-8 in the Richmond Arts District in the historic Jackson Ward of Richmond, Virginia
Featured Friends & Neighbors
Art:
Gallery5 - 200 W. Marshall St. - Picklicious Art Exhibit and Richmond Best Pickle Contest
Glass Eye Studio - 215 W. Clay St. - Photo Studio & Gallery Pickle Jar Photo Booth
Field Floral Design - 311 W. Broad St. - Make Your Own Pickle Bouquet Bar
Moving Mountains Tattoo - 20 E. Broad St, - Pickle Flash Tattoos
Theater and Dance
Coalition Theater - 8 W. Broad St. - RVA’s home for live comedy shows, classes and more fun stuff
Virginia Repertory Theatre - 114 W. Broad St. - Regional professional theater headquartered in downtown Richmond, VA
Mambo Bones - 212 E. Franklin St. - Award-winning Latin dance classes and parties in Richmond, Virginia! Free Salsa Dancing First Friday!
Athanor Dance Collective - Gallery5/Richmond Moon Market- 200 W. Marshall St.
Dine & Drink:
Bar Solita - 123 W. Broad St. - Stylish Mediterranean dining offering comfort food, tapas & weekend brunch, plus cocktails and decadent dessert. Li’l patio for people-watching. Shockingly good Pickle Pizza! Food and drink specials.
Tarrant’s Downtown - 1 W. Broad St. - Brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks. Tarrant's is the place to go for great food in a fantastic historic building. Food and drink specials
Sweet P’s - 304 W Broad St. - Fresh flavors, homemade goodness, and friendly service. From breakfast to sandwiches and daily specials, they make every bite feel like home. Food and drink specials
GWAR Bar - 217 W Clay St. - Fake blood-splattered bar offering meat & vegan pub fare inspired by the heavy metal band Gwar. Best fried pickles in town- whole spears and great dip. Food and drink specials
Lillie Pearl - 305 Brook Rd. - West African heirloom ingredients meet North Carolina roots of Southern African American Cuisine under owners Mike and Kimberly Love-Lindsay
Penny’s Wine Bar - 405 Brook Rd. - Natural, organic, and biodynamic wines. Cozy patio with the best perch for people-watching at First Friday. Food and drink specials.
The Black Olive Pizzeria - 13 W. Broad St. - Hip-Hop, R&B, Italian-inspired cooking, with a modern lounge experience. Food and drink specials.
Shopping:
Little Wish Toys - 319 Brook Rd - Pickle toys, games, plushies and more
Odd Bird - 320 Brook Rd. - Home decor, preserved pantry items and more!
It’s A Man’s World - 100 W. Broad St. - #1 stop for upscale men’s fashion consignment
It’s A Woman’s World - 5 W. Broad St. - #1 stop for upscale women’s fashion consignment
Supply RVA - 320 W. Broad St. - Independent art supply store.
Circle Thrift & Art Space - 400 W. Broad St. - RVA’s favorite thrift store with local artists and designers
Uptown Cheapskate Broad Street - 315 W. Broad St. - Second-hand consignment shop with designer apparel and accessories
AND MUCH MORE!
Jackson Ward in Richmond, VA, was once home to suffragist and pickle queen Ellen Kidd and her company, Pin Money Pickles. Learn more at Richmond Magazine.
