Events

Pickleball Palooza 2025 Pickleball Palooza 2024 Pickleball Palooza 2023 Pickleball Palooza 2022 Pickleball Palooza 2021 2019 Uncorked

2025’s annual Pickleball Palooza was immensely successful! With almost 200 attendees, it was a fun-filled afternoon! Rae’s Cafe catered food for the event. We look forward to seeing everyone again in 2026! 

Hosted by the Lynne F. Solon Foundation

October 6, 2024 | Plummer Family Park, Edwardsville, IL

The 4th annual Pickleball Palooza was a day to remember! Held at the beautiful pickleball courts at Plummer Family Park, this event brought together individuals, families, and friends affected by Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, as well as other life challenges, for a day of joy, connection, and play.

Guests enjoyed:

  • Delicious food and refreshments
  • Face-painting, balloon artistry, and caricatures
  • Games and activities for all ages
  • A chance to learn and play the exciting sport of pickleball

The Lynne F. Solon Foundation is proud to sponsor this annual event, creating a space where community, compassion, and fun come together.

We had a great time at the 3rd Annual Pickleball Palooza! We invited all those with a disability, their family, and friends out to the courts at Plummer Family Park for an afternoon of fun! There was food, face painting, games, a balloon artist, caricature artist, and of course- pickleball! Take a look at some of the pictures from the event below, courtesy of David Elias. Follow us on Facebook so you’ll be one of the first to know about Pickleball Palooza 2024!

The second annual Pickleball Palooza was so much fun! It was a beautiful day filled with opportunities to meet new people and get out to play in the sunshine! We invited all those with a disability, their family, and friends out to the courts at Plummer Family Park for an afternoon of fun! There was ice cream courtesy of Prairie Farms, games, a magician, and of course- pickleball! Check out some of the pictures from the event below, courtesy of David Elias.

Our first annual Pickleball Palooza was a success! We invited all those with a disability and their families out to the courts at Plummer Family Park for an afternoon of fun! We had a magician, ice cream sundae table, pickleball, games, and so much more! Check out some of the pictures from the event below, courtesy of David Elias.

2019 – Annual Fundraiser Wine Tasting Event at the N.O. Nelson, Edwardsville IL.