HOUSTON, TX (October 20, 2022) – PickleJar, the leader in unified live entertainment technology, today announced its membership to the Texas Association of Fairs and Events (TAFE), the non-profit trade organization for fair, festival and event professional staff and volunteers. PickleJar will join as an official associate member as part of its continued expansion of new services, including its intelligent ticketing and fan engagement tools.
As an associate member, PickleJar will establish a presence at upcoming fairs and festivals, creating unique listings for each event in the PickleJar app. Attendees can then access all event information in one place with exclusive access to exciting perks and offers. Additionally, performing artists can utilize fan engagement features inside the app, including its proprietary gamification of tipping, ecommerce, PickCoin rewards and “meet and greet” registrations. The PickleJar app can be used for any live performances held during these events to help artists earn more tips or fundraise for non-profits associated with the events, at no cost to the artist or organization.
“TAFE has been such an instrumental force in Texas fairs and festivals, and their leadership has been a shining example to surrounding states of how to make events impactful and meaningful to attendees. Our membership is part of our mission to be more involved in the communities we serve,” said Jeff James, chief executive officer of PickleJar. “We are truly honored to be part of this collection of amazing member companies, and look forward to all of the new events and opportunities ahead.”
TAFE exists to help promote the value and importance of fairs, festivals and special events by being an advocate and supporter to its members. The membership of TAFE is made up of events and organizations from across the state of Texas and neighboring states. It includes fairs and festivals of all sizes, including community, county, district, regional and state-wide events. Each year, TAFE holds an annual convention event to bring together representation from the fairs and festivals that the state of Texas offers. The next convention will take place in Galveston, TX from January 5-7, with PickleJar planning to attend to discuss plans for the year ahead.
Founded on the principals of helping artists and venues make more money, PickleJar is a suite of live entertainment technologies developed with a simple idea – “unify the live entertainment experience for fans, artists, venues, nonprofits, and brands. PickleJar’s gaming-inspired features give fans instant access to performers on stage and on live streams – earning them loyalty rewards, achievement badges and exclusive giveaways. Most importantly, artists and nonprofits receive 100% of funds sent by fans through the PickleJar platform. See PickleJar.com for more information.
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About PickleJar Holdings:
PickleJar is the intelligent live entertainment app for simple, safe, and secure payments between artists and their fans. It’s a suite of free, #ArtistFirst technologies where song requests and buying concert tickets feels rewarding, and where instant gratification lights up every stage and streaming performance. Leveraging the deep fintech and music industry expertise of the leadership team, PickleJar launched the first social payments platform to help musicians, content creators, and artists maximize their financial freedom.
PickleJar started with a simple vision – Artists get 100%. Two years later, the app has expanded the secure payments technology and proprietary performance management tools to include partnership programs with venues, broadcasters, and non-profits. Additionally, artists can raise money through PickleJar’s crowdfunding platform, Pickfunder. PickleJar makes it frictionless for the growing community of artists and content creators to make, manage, and move money in the new Gratitude Economy. Learn more about the “ultimate live entertainment app” at PickleJar.com.
About Texas Association of Fairs and Events (TAF&E):
The Texas Association of Fairs and Events (TAF&E) was formed in 1926 to provide inspiring leadership, create agriculture and education opportunities, and develop strategies and techniques that enhance and advance the fair and special events industry. The Association is led by a volunteer Board of Officers and Directors, who are elected by their peers. From arena concerts featuring the biggest stars to dancing under the stars to regional favorites, the members of Texas Association of Fairs and Events offer a vast variety of entertainment. The common thread that links these diverse events is their commitment to a professional code of conduct that delivers outstanding family entertainment value that is Texas-friendly. Learn more at texasfairs.com.