2026 The Big Pickle

Join us for the inaugural Big Pickle on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Clark County Event Center! Get ready for an unforgettable day of friendly competition and community impact. The Big Pickle will feature prominent SW Washington community members, delicious food and drinks available for purchase, exclusive swag, great music, and incredible raffle prizes. Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball pro or picking up a paddle for the first time, The Big Pickle promises to be the most fun sporting event of the year in Vancouver.

When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Where: Clark County Event Center (17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, WA 98642)

Tournament Schedule:

9:00 am - Check-in: Grab food & bevs, warm-up with our skills clinic, and mingle with fellow players

10:00 am - Matches begin: Play format will be King/Queen of the Court style, keeping things moving and competitive

1:00 pm - Awards: We'll be celebrating our Kings & Queens of the court, as well as our Best-Dressed

Tournament Format: King/Queen of the Court - Choose a court. Play against the resident "King" or "Queen." If you win, you may remain on the court to challenge the next team. If you lose, dust yourself off, rejoin the line, and prepare to dominate the next match. Referees will track the number of wins each team accumulates.

Sponsorships are available! Contact Emily Cruz at ecruz@friendsswwa.org for more information.