Pickleball Festival Serves It Up in Victoria, BC

VICTORIA, BC — Pickleball Festival will debut at Topaz Park in Victoria, BC on August 28- 30, 2026. Founded by entrepreneur Brittany Buna, the three-day event combines a competitive tournament played on 11 outdoor courts, an outdoor vendor market, and a food garden into one weekend designed to celebrate the fastest growing sport in North America, pickleball. The festival is produced in partnership with Court Crushers, with Vancouver Island Pickleball serving as the official media partner.

The festival is built on three pillars. The Clipper Cup, presented by tournament Title Sponsor FRS Clipper and operated by Court Crushers, brings competitive and recreational players together across multiple skill divisions on 11 outdoor courts. The Vendor Market, curated in partnership with The Local Inc., features all things pickleball and beyond, from gear and apparel to local makers, brands, and small businesses. The Food Garden rounds out the weekend with regional food trucks and live programming for spectators and families.

“Pickleball is more than a sport right now. It is a movement, and Canada deserves a flagship festival that matches the energy players are bringing to the courts every weekend,” said Brittany Buna, Founder of Pickleball Festival. “Victoria is the perfect launch city. We are starting here, and we plan to take this festival across the country.”

“We are proud to bring The Clipper Cup to the brand-new courts at Topaz Park,” said Asaan from Court Crushers. “Pickleball is exploding across British Columbia, and this festival is a chance to celebrate that growth in a meaningful way. The Clipper Cup is just the beginning — we’re building something that players will look forward to year after year.”

The Clipper Cup is a DUPR-rated tournament presented by Title Sponsor FRS Clipper and operated by Court Crushers. Played across 11 newly completed outdoor courts in the heart of Victoria, the tournament will host players from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Washington State, and beyond. Registration opens on July 5, 2026, at 8:00 AM PDT. 

Find out more at https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/the-clipper-cup-2026.

ABOUT PICKLEBALL FESTIVAL
Pickleball Festival is the first festival in Canada dedicated entirely to the sport, blending tournament play, market culture, and food into a single multi-day experience. Founded by Brittany Buna, the inaugural event takes place August 28 to 30, 2026 at Topaz Park in Victoria, BC, featuring 11 outdoor courts, an open-air vendor market, and a food garden. Plans are underway to expand the festival into additional Canadian cities in future years.

MEDIA CONTACTS
Festival, Vendor Market, and General Inquiries [email protected]
The Clipper Cup Tournament Inquiries (Court Crushers) [email protected]

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