Grand Park to Host Pickleball Festival: The Holiday Pickleball Festival is returning to Grand Park in Westfield for its second year, taking place from December 13 through January 2, 2025. Held at the Grand Park Events Center, this festival offers something for everyone, including tournaments, clinics for various skill levels, vendor booths, and opportunities for sponsorships and corporate outings.
A Collaborative Effort to Benefit the Community
Organized by the Grand National Racquet Center (GNRC), the festival is the result of a collaboration between GNRC, Indiana University pickleball coach Timber Tucker, and Grand Park Sports Campus. The event’s main focus is not only to celebrate the sport but also to raise funds for various local organizations.
The 12 Days of Thanks & Giving will include fundraising tournaments, benefiting causes like The Little Red Door Cancer Agency, Ivy Tech of Hamilton County, Westfield Youth Assistance Program, Heart and Soul Clinic, and Damar Services, among others.
Venue for Pickleball Players
The Grand Park Events Center provides a unique indoor venue during the slower winter months, offering a place for players to enjoy pickleball while supporting worthy causes. Birch Dalton, owner of GNRC, emphasized the importance of the event and its potential to attract major tournaments in the future.
“Using the Grand Park Events Center makes sense to help attract major tournaments and events in the future. We know that a tremendous asset like Grand Park will create a unique experience for pickleball players.” – (Birch Dalton)
Scheduled Tournaments for the Holiday Pickleball Festival
The festival boasts a range of events, including:
- December 14: Wine, Women & Pickleball – A fun, co-ed event where women can enjoy pickleball while supporting The Little Red Door Cancer Agency with wine and fun activities.
- December 15: Ivy Tech of Hamilton County Pickleball Palooza – A co-ed scramble tournament supporting Ivy Tech of Hamilton County.
- December 20: Dink ‘Til You Drop – All-day pickleball for one low price, featuring open play, clinics, and challenges, with a portion of the fee benefiting the Heart & Soul Free Clinic.
- December 21: Winter Pickleball Team Smash – Co-ed adult teams of all levels compete in this GNRC-hosted tournament benefiting Damar Services.
- December 27: Westfield Youth Assistance Program – A family-friendly day with a clinic and activities for players of all ages.
- December 29: Westfield Youth Sports – A clinic followed by an optional tournament for kids and their parents, focusing on developing skills and fostering community spirit.
This pickleball festival will also offer court rentals, clinics, a New Year’s Slam, and business partnership opportunities for hosting tournaments or employee outings.
News in Brief: Grand Park to Host Pickleball Festival
The 2nd Annual Winter Pickleball Festival will take place at Grand Park Events Center in Westfield from December 13 to January 2, 2025. Organized by the Grand National Racquet Center, this event offers a variety of tournaments, clinics, and sponsorship opportunities, all while benefiting local organizations like The Little Red Door Cancer Agency and Westfield Youth Sports.
The festival aims to provide a unique indoor venue for pickleball players and raise money for the community.