PICKLE FEST
Presented by the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum Foundation
to benefit the MS Agriculture & Forestry Museum and the National Agricultural Aviation Museum.
Pickle Fest 2024
PICKLE FEST
June 7-8, 2025
Presented by the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum Foundation
to benefit the MS Agriculture & Forestry Museum and the National Agricultural Aviation Museum.
Vendors, music, and activities will be the same both days.
LOCATION: Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
TICKETS: One ticket is required for each day and may be used once.
$10 per day for MAFMF Members (check your email for your discount code after March 25)
$15 per day for Non-Members
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After paying for your Membership, you’ll receive an email which includes your Member discount code for Pickle Fest tickets.
Pickle Fest is an outdoor event and will take place rain or shine! No refunds.
GET TICKETS - Pickle Fest is expected to sell out.
ABOUT PICKLE FEST:
Voted the “Best Small Festival in Mississippi” in 2022 by the Mississippi Tourism Association, this year’s event promises you a family-friendly, educational, and fun festival! Come enjoy and explore the world of pickling!
Pickle Fest is hosted by the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum Foundation to benefit the MS Ag and Forestry Museum and the National Agricultural Aviation Museum.
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CONTESTS, PLAY AREAS, AND ACTIVITIES
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Entry Fee: $10 per entry
Registration Deadline: On site registration
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Showcase your creativity and culinary skills with all things pickle.
From savory to sweet, spicy to dill, Pickle Fest is looking for the most inventive, mouthwatering dishes that incorporate the beloved pickle.Date: Saturday, June 7
Location: Ethnic Building
Entry Fee: $25 per contestant/team
Registration Deadline: May 25th, 2025
Prize Categories:
People's Choice Award (determined by event attendees)
Judge's Award Favorite (determined by judges)
Audience Admission: $5 per person (to vote on the People’s Choice)
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Enter this exciting and friendly tournament held during the annual Pickle Fest for both seasoned players and newcomers to come together and compete for fun, glory, and prize money.
It’s the perfect addition to a festival that celebrates all things pickle! -
We are excited to announce that instead of water slides and inflatables for the kids, this year we will launch the “Sweet Pickle Patch Kids’ Area” where kids can explore pickle-themed arts and crafts, demonstrations, and more!
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This contest invites participants of all ages to see how many pickles they can eat within a set time!
Contestants will compete in different age groups for bragging rights, cash prizes, and trophies.
It’s a fun, fast-paced event that’s perfect for pickle lovers and spectators alike.
KICK-OFF PICKLE FEST WEEKEND!
Get information and tickets for the “Small Town Summer Soiree Fundraiser” happening June 6, 2025 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
*Does not include admission to Pickle Fest on June 7-8.
PHOTOS FROM PAST PICKLE FESTS
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