The Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market will host Picklefest on Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 20 pickling amateurs will compete in the annual event, sponsored by legendary Beverly Hills deli Nate ‘n Al.

(photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills)

Contestants entered one of two categories: “Best Dill Pickle in Beverly Hills” and “I Can Pickle That,” using California-grown fruit or vegetables.

Nate ‘n Al will award $200, $100 and $50 gift cards to first, second and third place winners, respectively. The panel of judges of Mark Mendelson from Nate ‘n Al Delicatessen; Julian Javor, Recreation and Parks Commissioner; Charlie Tercek, Team Beverly Hills member; and Alana Friedman, Beverly Hills resident, will select the winners. Mayor Lili Bosse will emcee the Pickle Judging, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Winners will be announced at noon.

Activities include pickle crafting for kids, a pickle toss and a chance to win free pickles. Admission  is free. Pony rides and a petting zoo are available for a nominal fee.

Free two-hour parking is available in the Civic Center parking garage or free parking until 2 p.m. in the nearby Third Street garage.

The Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market is located along the 9300 block of Civic Center Drive, between Third Street and Santa Monica Boulevard.