Peoria’s Peanut Butter Pickleball Tournament: Peoria, IL — On September 19, 2024, Glen Oak Park will host the first-ever Peanut Butter Pickleball Tournament, a unique event combining community, charity, and competition. The tournament will benefit the Midwest Food Bank, with participants and spectators encouraged to donate containers of peanut butter to support local hunger relief efforts.
The event promises fun for all seasoned and novice players, with registration including a guarantee of at least three games, a meal ticket, ice cream from event food trucks, and a swag bag. Activities kick off at 10:00 a.m. with registration and a pickleball clinic, followed by the official tournament starting at noon. Games are expected to wrap up by 4:30 p.m., with an awards ceremony recognizing standout performances.
Designed to foster a sense of community, the pickleball tournament will pause at 2:00 p.m. for a special moment highlighting the work of Midwest Food Bank. With no refunds available and a casual, yet competitive spirit, the event offers a chance to give back while engaging in one of America’s fastest-growing sports.
Glen Oak Park will provide 12 tennis courts adapted for pickleball, with no fees for parking. Though pets and food aren’t allowed, players and spectators can enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere and make an impact by helping fight hunger in Peoria.
News in Brief: Peoria’s Peanut Butter Pickleball Tournament
On September 19, 2024, Glen Oak Park in Peoria, IL, will host the first-ever Peanut Butter Pickleball Tournament, benefiting the Midwest Food Bank. Participants and spectators are encouraged to donate peanut butter to support local hunger relief. The event, open to all skill levels, includes a minimum of three games, a meal ticket, ice cream, and a swag bag.
Activities begin at 10:00 a.m. with a clinic, followed by the tournament at noon. The event will highlight the Midwest Food Bank’s work at 2:00 p.m. and wrap up with an awards ceremony at 4:30 p.m.
