Pickle Fest at Wood Foot Beer Co.

About this event

<p>Brine-lovers, rejoice! Wood Foot Beer Co. in downtown Fort Walton Beach goes full pickle for a free, weekend-long festival celebrating everything tangy, crunchy, and delicious. Pickle Fest packs pickle pizza, house-brewed pickle beers, pickle cocktails, and a spirited pickleball tournament into one glorious coastal weekend — because life's too short to enjoy just one pickle thing at a time.</p><p>Wood Foot is Fort Walton Beach's beloved craft brewpub, complete with two pickleball courts right next door, a spacious 70-seat covered outdoor patio, and an inventive lineup of craft beers and wood-fired pizza. During Pickle Fest, the kitchen goes all-in with pickle-themed specials, the bar taps limited-edition pickle brews, and live music keeps the energy high from opener to close. It's an Emerald Coast party that's uniquely, unapologetically itself.</p><p>The pickleball tournament draws players of all skill levels — sign up to compete or cheer from the sidelines with a cold pint in hand. Admission to the whole weekend is completely free, making Pickle Fest one of the area's most fun summer surprises for adults and older kids alike. Fort Walton Beach is just 15 minutes from Destin, making this an easy and memorable day-trip addition to any beach vacation.</p>

Food & drink lovers, pickleball players, adults, craft beer fans

A free multi-day outdoor event with pickle-themed food and beer, a pickleball tournament, and live music at Fort Walton Beach's top craft brewpub.

Fort Walton Beach is about 15 minutes from Destin — combine Pickle Fest with a visit to the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island for a full FWB adventure day.

Free admission all weekend. Food and drinks available for purchase.