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Picklefest Returns! We can't wait to see you there on 7/26/25

Published 9 months ago • 1 min read

☀️ Get ready for a fantastic day in the sunshine at the 3rd Annual Picklefest Presented by Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union! ☀️

We’d love for you to bring the whole family and join us for a morning filled with exciting pickleball matches, delicious food, and community fun—all while supporting a great cause!

📅 Date: July 26, 2025

⏰ Time: 8 AM - 11 AM

📍 Location: Riverside Park, Zanesville, OH. 43701

🏓 Pickleball Tournament – Whether you’re competing or cheering, it’s a guaranteed good time!

🍽️ Tasty Eats – Enjoy tangy pickles, local food trucks, and plenty of delicious bites.

🎭 Community Fun – Fantastical Creatures Face Painting from 9-11am, Fun Run, kids’ games, variety of vendors, and activities for all ages!

💡 Why it matters: By attending Picklefest, you’re not only having a blast—you’re supporting FoodWorks Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to helping food-related small businesses thrive, sustaining our nonprofit commercial kitchen, and empowering individuals in the Recovery with a Purpose training program that we hope to carry into the future. Your participation makes a difference in the lives of entrepreneurs and community members working toward a fresh start.

Join us for this special day of celebration, connection, and impact—we can’t wait to see you there!

Seeking Sponsors, Vendors & Players

💡 Why You Should Attend, Play, Sponsor, or Vend:

🤝 Connect – Meet fellow pickleball enthusiasts, local vendors, and amazing sponsors.

🚀 Promote Your Business – Engage with the community while supporting the local nonprofit FoodWorks Alliance, which empowers food entrepreneurs and women in recovery. We can't can't wait to see you there and celebrate the ways that food brings our community together.

Mail all paper forms and checks to FoodWorks Alliance at 2725 Pinkerton Lane, Zanesville, Oh. 43701. For more information feel free to reach out by email at foodworks.alliance1@gmail.com or phone at 740-280-6805!

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