2026 The Big Pickle

Thank you to all the generous supporters and sponsors who made The Fourth Annual Big Pickle, presented by Evergen Equity, such a smashing success. More than 80 teams across our beginner, intermediate, and social divisions joined us at premier indoor pickleball facility, The Picklr Austin West, on Friday, March 6, 2026, for a day full of friendly competition and spirited pickleball play.

Attendees battled it out for trophies on the courts, vied for team costume awards, and took in all the action while enjoying great music, delicious food and drinks, and the chance to take home fabulous raffle prizes – all for a great cause!

We are grateful to all our sponsors, including:

• Presenting Sponsor, Evergen Equity

• Court Sponsor, Zinda Law Group

• Ace Sponsor, Austin Subaru

• Pickler Sponsors, Greenberg Traurig and Vista Equity Partners

• Wellness Sponsor, Clinic Concierge

• ... and many more incredible in-kind donors!

A special thanks goes to the event's incredible co-chairs, Staley Moore and Lauren Smith Ford, who have guided this event since the inaugural Big Pickle in 2023, and to the 2026 Big Pickle host committee.

Thank you to all the sponsors, players, spectators, and supporters who helped us raise a record-breaking $115,000+ to provide crucial support for Friends Austin’s work and mission to break the cycle of generational poverty – no matter what.

We’ll see you on the courts next year!