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Picklesburgh celebrates all things pickles. It’s a really big dill!
Beginning in 2015, Picklesburgh took off and each year becomes bigger. Last year, Picklesburgh had 30+ million views on Tik Tok alone. Admission is free and it is open to the public.
Picklesburgh has been recognized by USA Today as #1 Best Specialty Food Festival for the fourth time. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania features Picklesburgh as a “Signature Event” in Pennsylvania.
This year Picklesburgh will be four days – July 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2026. Relish four days of flavor and fun! The 55 foot Heinz pickle balloon will be flying high over PPG Plaza.
Food & Drink
Pickles are, naturally, the highlight of Picklesburgh, but this celebration goes far beyond the everyday pickle slices. Try some dill-icious prepared pickle food and drinks, including
- Pickled peppers & hot sauces
- Chocolate covered pickles
- Pickle pizza
- Pickles & assorted pickled veggies
- Pickled grilled cheese
- Pickle beer
- Pickle cocktails
- Pickle ice cream & gelato
- Pickled wings
- Pickled cheddar popcorn
- Pickle Fudge
- Fried pickles
- Dill Pickle Cotton Candy
- Pickled Iced Tea
Picklesburgh Hours
- Friday, July 21, 2023 – 12 pm to 10 pm
- Saturday, July 22, 2023 – 12 pm to 10 pm
- Sunday, July 23, 2023 – 12 pm to 6 pm
Picklesburgh showcases Pittsburgh pickled history and culinary ingenuity. There will be international dishes, prepared foods and artisan cocktails that feature pickles and pickled ingredients.
One of the festival’s many highlights is the Pickle Juice Drinking Contest. Contestants compete for glory, honor, and pickled pride. Pickle fanatics compete to drink a quart of pickle juice in the fastest time. The winner will be named Mayor of Picklesburgh.
Live Music
Picklesburgh will have great live, local musicians and singers performing throughout the weekend. Many different genres will be featured so there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Vendors
There will be a huge vendor area offering tasty treats, pickled drinks, fun merchandise and more. Stick around for happy hour. Specialty cocktails are available after 4:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and all day Sunday. Food, beer and other beverages are available for purchase all hours during the festival.
Kids Zone
Li’l Gherkins is the kids play area. Kids can have free coloring pages, decorate pickle necklaces and make puppets to take home as souvenirs. Li’l gherkins must be accompanied by an adult.
Fashion
If you want to go to Picklesburgh and want to dress the part, check out some of the creations here.
Cookbooks
And, if you enjoyed the food at Picklesburgh and want to learn more about cooking with pickles, try these cookbooks. You can use our links to see how you can save money on the cookbooks.
- 123 Homemade Pickle Recipes: Explore Pickle Cookbook NOW! By Jean Lewis
- Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey: Recipes From My Three Favorite Food Groups by John Currence
- Asian Pickles: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Cured & Fermented Preserves by Karen Solomon
- 101 Things To Do With A Pickle by Eliza Cross
Pittsburgh Hotels & Flights
If you’d like to visit Pittsburgh to go to Picklesburgh, you should consider these Pittsburgh hotels. They are all offering discounted rates which can save you money on your stay.
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