10 YEARS. 10 BANDS. ONE EPIC WEEKEND.
The Event of the Summer returns bigger, louder, and more unforgettable than ever as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Picktown Palooza July 9-11, 2026 behind Pickerington High School Central! Get ready for three days of live rock music, incredible food, cold drinks, vendors, the Freedom 5K, Car, Truck & Bike Show, and nonstop festival energy.
THURSDAY • JULY 9
Opening Night kicks off with multi-platinum rockers Buckcherry bringing the party to Picktown Palooza! Joining them are Vinnie Appice’s Sabbath Knights and The Beatles Rock Show.
Rock starts at 5:30 PM • Gates open at 4:30 PM
Opening Night kicks off with multi-platinum rockers Buckcherry bringing the party to Picktown Palooza! Joining them are Vinnie Appice’s Sabbath Knights and The Beatles Rock Show.
Rock starts at 5:30 PM • Gates open at 4:30 PM
FRIDAY • JULY 10 • SUNSET STRIP TAKEOVER ’26
The legendary original lineup of BulletBoys headlines a night straight out of the Sunset Strip alongside Enuff Z’Nuff and Rhino Bucket.
Rock starts at 5:30 PM • Gates open at 4:30 PM
The legendary original lineup of BulletBoys headlines a night straight out of the Sunset Strip alongside Enuff Z’Nuff and Rhino Bucket.
Rock starts at 5:30 PM • Gates open at 4:30 PM
SATURDAY • JULY 11
The grand finale brings the heat with L.A. Guns headlining alongside Dangerous Toys, Helix, and Kingdom Come.
Concerts begin at 3:30 PM • Gates open at 2:00 PM
The grand finale brings the heat with L.A. Guns headlining alongside Dangerous Toys, Helix, and Kingdom Come.
Concerts begin at 3:30 PM • Gates open at 2:00 PM
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IS INCLUDED WITH PAID ADMISSION
FREE PARKING
JUST $20 PER DAY OR $50 FOR A 3-DAY PASS
FREE PARKING
JUST $20 PER DAY OR $50 FOR A 3-DAY PASS
This is more than a concert series. This is a celebration of 10 years of rock, community, memories, and turning Pickerington into the loudest party of the summer.
EAT. DRINK. ROCK. REPEAT.
Picktown Palooza is an 18+ event. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult age 18 or older at all times.
Event is Rain or Shine. No Refunds. Lineup subject to change.
Thu, Jul 9 • All Day
Italian
Pizza
Vegan
Chinese
German