Name: Pickle Fest.
Start: 2026-04-04T11:00:00-05:00
Location: 110 Slocum Lake Rd, Wauconda, IL

Get ready to pucker up, because the Side Lot Pickle Fest is finally here! 🥒 This is a one-day-only, all-day celebration dedicated to everything brine. If you love a good pickle, you have to be at The Side Lot.
We’ve curated a special menu of unique and classic pickle bites that you won’t want to miss.
Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect on the menu:
• Pickle de Gallo & Chips: The standard salsa gets a massive pucker upgrade. Our house-made pickle-infused "pico" is served chilled with wonton chips. It’s light, crunchy, and dangerously snackable.
• The Big Dill SmashBurger: A double-patty masterclass. We take our juicy smashburger, melt American cheese over it, and stack it high with both standard dill chips and fried pickle ribbons. All finished with "Brine Sauce."
• Pickle Brined Wings: The secret is in the prep. These wings are brined in our own spicy garlic brine for 24 hours, fried until impossibly crispy, and served with creamy dill ranch for dipping.
🍸 And what about the drinks?
• The Pucker Up Pickle Martini: The "Dirty Martini" just got a massive update. Gin of Vodka, and a heavy pour of pickle brine. Garnished, of course, with a blue-cheese-stuffed pickled olive.
• Bushmills shots with a pickle back.
• And more to be announced! We will have a full lineup of pickle-spiked beers, and other creative cocktails.
Arrive early! The specials will go fast, and when they’re gone they’re gone!