2026 Legend of the Pickle Holiday Scavenger Hunt Kickoff

🥒 THE LEGEND OF THE PICKLE RETURNS! 🥒

It’s kind of a BIG DILL… Legend of the Pickle is BACK for 2026!

And this year, we’re celebrating something pretty amazing about our hometown:

🥒 Did you know ALL Claussen Pickles in the United States are made right here in Woodstock, Illinois?!

That’s right — Woodstock is America’s Pickle Town! 🇺🇸🥒

Join the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Claussen Pickles as we kick off the return of this beloved Woodstock tradition on National Pickle Day — Saturday, November 14 from 12:00–2:00 PM on the patio of Squire on the Square!

During the kickoff, Mayor Mike Turner will officially proclaim Woodstock “America’s Pickle Town,” and then it’s time for the hunt to begin!

🔎 THE LEGEND OF THE PICKLE SCAVENGER HUNT

November 14 – December 7, 2026

Pick up your official Legend of the Pickle play card and set off on a pickle-finding adventure throughout Woodstock!

Local businesses will have ornamental pickles hidden inside their businesses. Visit participating locations, find the required number of pickles and complete your play card.

Participating Locations:

Turn your completed card into the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry and you’ll:

🎄 Receive a Legend of the Pickle craft ornament for your own Christmas tree while supplies last

🎁 Be entered for a chance to win some GREAT prizes before the holidays! Prizes include a 55" Samsung TV, Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+, or PlayStation Portal!

🍔🍸 NEW THIS YEAR — TASTE AMERICA’S PICKLE TOWN!

We’re getting our local restaurants and bars in on the fun, too!

Throughout the hunt, participating Woodstock restaurants and bars will be creating limited-time pickle-inspired food and drink specials for you to try.

So while you’re hunting for pickles, grab lunch, meet some friends for dinner or drinks, do a little holiday shopping and discover businesses throughout Woodstock.

Participating Restaurants and their specials:

3 Brothers – Pickle Melt
Kingston Lanes – Fried Pickle Chips
Benton Street Tap – The Pickle Mary (Pickle Bloody Mary)
Isabel's Family Restaurant – Fried Pickle Chips
Kishwaukee Brewing – Pickle Beer
Offsides Sports Bar & Grill – Pickletini (Pickle Martini)
Oliver's Bar & Grill – Fried Pickle Chips
Beef Village – Fried Pickle Spears; Zesty Pickle Sandwich; Whole Picklewich
Squire on the Square – Pickle Martini

🥒 SAVE THE DATE!

National Pickle Day Kickoff
📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Patio of Squire on the Square

Legend of the Pickle Scavenger Hunt
📅 November 14 – December 7
📍 Participating businesses throughout Woodstock

Bring the kids. Bring your friends. Bring your best pickle-finding skills.

The Legend is back. The hunt is on. And Woodstock is America’s Pickle Town!

🥒 Now THAT’S a BIG DILL! 🥒