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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 third time. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania features Picklesburgh as a “Signature Event” in Pennsylvania.
Given its increase in size, Picklesburgh will be moved to the Boulevard of the Allies in downtown Pittsburgh. The 35-foot Heinz pickle balloon will be flying high over PPG Plaza.
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. Performers include
- The Bleil Brothers
- Elias Khouri
- Sierra Sellers
- The Polkamaniacs
- Jemiriye
- Fusion Illusion
- Najj Andrea
- Justin Fabus
- Dan Bubien & the Delta Struts
- Orange Music
- One Direction
- Sam Smith
- Shelem
- Main Blue Planets
- The Evergreens
- William Matheny
and many more.
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
If you’d like to visit Pittsburgh to go to Picklesburgh, you should consider the following hotels. They are all offering discounted rates which can save you money on your stay.
- Cambria Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown 19% Discount
- Comfort Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Northshore 19% Discount
- Comfort Inn Steubenville Pike 19% Discount
- Econo Lodge Pittsburgh I-79 19% Discount
- Comfort Inn & Suites Gamma Drive 19% Discount
- Comfort Inn Conference Center 19% Discount
- Quality Inn Pittsburgh Airport 19% Discount
- Comfort Suites Mosside 19% Discount
- Quality Inn & Suites North 19% Discount
- Quality Inn & Suites Landings Drive 19% Discount
- Comfort Inn & Suites Banksville 12% Discount
- MainStay Suites Pittsburgh Airport 5% Discount