New Orleans

**The Exchange Presents:**
**Big Easy Pickleball Festival**
**March 11–14, 2027**

Came for the pickleball. Stayed for the crawfish.

Four days of New Orleans with The Exchange as home base. Play as much or as little as you want, then head out for everything the city does best. Bring your paddle, or just your appetite.

**One ticket, the whole weekend**
\- Welcome crawfish boil at The Exchange
\- Two dinners out on the town, tip included
\- A daily sightseeing activity
\- Sunday brunch at The Exchange
\- All drinks and pickleball at The Exchange, **all weekend**

At every festival-curated event, we’ve got you covered. No splitting checks, definitely no tab at The Exchange bar. And we’ve built in free time if you want to explore on your own.

**And we’re just getting started**
We’re working with local partners on food, music, and culture moments you won’t find on your own, and we’ll keep adding to the weekend as it fills up. Check back here for the latest, because the schedule will keep growing between now and March.

**A quick note on price**
Member Presale tickets are $895, Early Bird tickets are $945, and General On-sale tickets are $995. At checkout, a single “Transaction fees” line covers platform and processing fees plus 10% Louisiana and New Orleans sales tax ($89.50 on Member Presale, $94.50 on Early Bird, $99.50 on General On-sale). Tap the ⓘ next to the total to see the combined total of taxes + platform fees.

Spots are limited. Hotel and travel aren’t included, and it’s the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day (more on that soon), so book your room once you have your ticket.

Visit the [Official Festival Website](https://theexchangenola.com/big-easy-fest/) for FAQs and more.

We'll see you in the Big Easy!

Pickleball

Food

Retreat 

LGBTQ+

Networking

Others

Social

Moms

Gen Z

Young professionals

RELEASE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, PERMISSION, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT: BIG EASY PICKLEBALL FESTIVAL
This Agreement between Participant and CSH Exchange, LLC (dba The Exchange Pickleball + Bar) (“The Exchange”) shall be effective upon signing this document, enrolling on the PlaybyPoint app via www.theexchangenola.com (the “Website”), or purchasing or accepting a ticket, pass, or credential for the Big Easy Pickleball Festival, March 11–14, 2027 (the “Festival”), through Sweatpals or any other ticketing platform.

By accessing or using the Website during online registration, completing Festival ticket checkout, or by signing below, you represent that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
In this Agreement, “Activities” means pickleball play, clinics, and instruction; social and fitness programming; food and beverage service; live music and entertainment; and any other event, outing, or experience offered as part of the Festival, whether held at The Exchange or at an off-site venue, including add-on experiences such as sporting events and concerts.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK
PARTICIPATION IN PICKLEBALL AND OTHER FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES ENTAILS KNOWN AND UNANTICIPATED RISKS THAT COULD RESULT IN PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL INJURY. Participant recognizes that pickleball, like many sports, has an inherent risk of injury, including slipping and falling, eye injury, orthopedic injury, head injury, or other disability. Participant also recognizes that Festival Activities may involve crowds, wet or uneven surfaces, heat and outdoor weather, loud music, travel between venues, and the consumption of alcohol, each of which carries its own risks. The participant recognizes and assumes the risk of playing pickleball, being in a facility where pickleball is being played, and taking part in any Festival Activity. The Participant shall at all times be vigilant to protect themselves and any minor in their care from injury.

ALCOHOL
Alcoholic beverages are served only to guests 21 and older with valid ID. Participant is solely responsible for their own consumption and conduct, agrees not to play pickleball while impaired, and understands that staff may refuse service or remove anyone from an Activity at their discretion.

OFF-SITE VENUES AND TRANSPORTATION
Some Activities take place at venues The Exchange does not own or control, and The Exchange does not provide transportation between venues. Travel to, from, and between venues, by any means, is at Participant’s own risk. Participant agrees to follow each venue’s rules and understands those venues may require their own tickets, waivers, or terms.

PARENT OR GUARDIAN CONSENT FOR MINORS
If Participant brings anyone under 18 to the Festival or to The Exchange, Participant represents that they are that minor’s parent or legal guardian, or hold written authority from the parent or guardian to sign for them. By signing, the parent or guardian accepts this entire Agreement on the minor’s behalf as well as their own, including the assumption of risk, release, indemnity, media permission, and dispute resolution sections; consents to the minor’s participation; and agrees to supervise the minor at all times. Minors may play pickleball and join other age-appropriate Activities, and the signing adult must stay on site and within sight of the court while their minor plays. Protective eyewear is strongly recommended for minors on court. Minors will not be served alcohol. Each minor must be listed in the signature block below.

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LAWSUIT/LIABILITY
In consideration of being permitted to visit, play pickleball at, or take part in Festival Activities at or arranged by The Exchange, I, for myself, my heirs or assigns, and any minor for whom I sign below, hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue The Exchange, its officers, members, employees and agents, sponsors, Festival partners and host venues, volunteers, independent contractors and/or other representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) for liability from fault in connection with any personal injuries, death, accidents, illnesses (such as communicable diseases including COVID-19), and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in pickleball or any Festival Activity even as the result of the sole or contributing fault of the Released Parties, to the fullest extent permitted by Louisiana law.

INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
I also agree to indemnify and hold The Exchange, its officers, members, employees and agents, sponsors, Festival partners and host venues, volunteers, independent contractors and/or other representatives (“Indemnified Parties”) harmless from any and all claims, actions, suits, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees brought by me or any minor in my care, my heirs or assigns as a result of my or their involvement in pickleball, utilizing the facility, or taking part in any Festival Activity, even as a result of the sole or contributing negligence or fault of the Indemnified Parties.
Limitation of Liability

Notwithstanding any other provisions, in no event shall The Exchange or its officers, members, employees and agents, sponsors, Festival partners and host venues, volunteers, independent contractors and/or other representatives be liable under any theory of recovery, whether negligence, strict liability or breach of contract, to participant, any minor in their care, their heirs or assigns for more than $10,000 in the aggregate regardless of the number of claims or claimants.

This Agreement shall be construed under and governed in accordance with the laws of Louisiana, with exclusive venue in Orleans Parish, State of Louisiana. Any dispute arising under this contract shall be resolved by the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association in New Orleans. THE EXCHANGE AND PARTICIPANT BOTH WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL. If any part of this Agreement is found unenforceable, the rest remains in full effect, and that part will be enforced to the greatest extent the law allows.

I also give CSH Exchange, LLC and its agents and designees permission to use or distribute, without limitation or obligation, my image, name, voice, and words and those of any minor for whom I sign for any purpose connected with my or their use of the facility or participation in the Festival, including promotional, marketing, sponsor, training, informational, and archival uses. Festival areas will be photographed and filmed throughout the weekend.

By my signature below, I acknowledge that I have read and fully understood all provisions above and freely and knowingly assume the risk and waive my rights concerning liability as set out above, today and for any future play at The Exchange, and for all Festival Activities. This waiver is continuing.


Big Easy Pickleball Festival

Four days of New Orleans the way we’d show it to a friend. Your ticket covers the full weekend, Thursday, March 11 through Sunday, March 14, 2027: a welcome crawfish boil at The Exchange, two dinners out on the town, a daily sightseeing activity, Sunday brunch, and all drinks and pickleball at The Exchange all weekend. Expect food, music and culture surprises along the way.  Play as much or as little as you want. Member tickets are limited, so grab yours before we open to the public. Hotel and travel not included.

Four days of New Orleans the way we’d show it to a friend. Your ticket covers the full weekend, Thursday, March 11 through Sunday, March 14, 2027: a welcome crawfish boil at The Exchange, two dinners out on the town, a daily sightseeing activity, Sunday brunch, and all drinks and pickleball at The Exchange all weekend. Expect food, music and culture surprises along the way.  Play as much or as little as you want. Spots are limited, and it’s the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day, so book your hotel as soon as you have your ticket. Hotel and travel not included.

Big Easy Pickleball Festival

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