🥒\; The Legend Returns in 2026!
\nLegend of the Pickle is BACK &mdash\; and this year\, we&rsquo\;re celebrating Woodstock as America&rsquo\;s Pickle Town! Did you know that ALL Claussen Pickles in the United States are made right here in Woodstock\, Illinois? That&rsquo\;s a pretty BIG DILL &mdash\; and we&rsquo\;re ready to celebrate!
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\nThe 2026 Legend of the Pickle Scavenger Hunt officially kicks off on National Pickle Day\, Saturday\, November 14\, with a special kickoff celebration from 12:00&ndash\;2:00 PM on the patio of Squire on the Square. Claussen Pickles will join us to help start the festivities!
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\nAs part of the kickoff\, Mayor Mike Turner will share a special proclamation recognizing Woodstock as &ldquo\;America&rsquo\;s Pickle Town.&rdquo\; 🥒\;\n

How the Scavenger Hunt Works

\nThe Legend of the Pickle Scavenger Hunt will run from Saturday\, November 14 through Monday\, December 7\, giving participants more than three weeks to explore Woodstock\, visit our local businesses and find those hidden pickles! Beginning November 14\, scavenger hunters will pick up their official Legend of the Pickle play card\, featuring participating businesses located throughout Woodstock. Then the adventure begins!
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\nParticipants will visit local businesses searching for hidden ornamental pickles. Once they find the required number of pickles\, they can turn in their completed play card to the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce &\; Industry. Everyone who completes the hunt will receive a Legend of the Pickle craft ornament for their own Christmas tree and will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win some GREAT prizes! Prize winners will be announced before the holidays.\n\n

🥒\; Become a Participating Pickle Stop!

\nWe would LOVE to see businesses throughout Woodstock join the fun!
\nParticipating businesses simply hide an ornamental pickle on a Christmas tree &mdash\; or get creative and find another fun location somewhere inside your business &mdash\; and keep it hidden and available for scavenger hunters to find November 14 through December 7. Have a pickle ornament from a previous Legend of the Pickle? You can use it again! Need a pickle ornament? The Chamber will have them available for purchase for $5.
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\nYour business will be included as an official Legend of the Pickle Scavenger Hunt location\, encouraging residents and visitors to walk through your doors while completing their hunt.
\nBusinesses are welcome to create a pickle-themed promotion\, special\, display or giveaway to add to the fun\, but businesses are NOT required to provide a prize. We would love for restaurants to offer a special pickle dish or drink during the 3 weeks too\, let'\;s celebrate being "\;America'\;s Pickle Town!"\;\n\n

Participation Fee

\nChamber Members &mdash\; $25
\nGeneral Business Registration &mdash\; $35\n\n

Registration Deadline

\nPickle location registration closes at 5:00 PM on Monday\, November 2.
\nThe scavenger hunt is designed to encourage participants to explore businesses throughout Woodstock\, so we would love to see all of our local businesses with public access participate.
\nKickoff Celebration: Saturday\, November 14 | 12:00&ndash\;2:00 PM | Patio of Squire on the Square
\nScavenger Hunt: November 14&ndash\;December 7\, 2026 | Throughout Woodstock
\nHide a pickle. Welcome some new faces. Have a little fun.
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\nBecause Woodstock is America&rsquo\;s Pickle Town &mdash\; and that&rsquo\;s a BIG DILL! 🥒\;
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