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Enjoy the ultimate New England pickle experience at the Connecticut Pickle Festival. This will be happening on July 13 and 14, 2024, at Berlin Fairgrounds in Berlin, Connecticut. It’s a really big dill!
Pickle Festival Hours
- Saturday, July 13 – 11 am to 8;30 pm
- Sunday, July 14 – 11 am to 7 pm
Pickle Culinary Creations
Explore a wide array of pickled inspired food including
- Pickle Pizza
- Pickle Shish Kabobs
- Pickle Quesadilla
- Fried Pickles
- Pickle Shaved Ice
- Pickle Fries
- Pickle Topped Ice Cream
- Kool Aid Pickles
- Dill Pickle Kettle Corn
- Pickle Pasta Salad
Homemade Pickle Contest
Talented home cooks and pickle enthusiasts compete for the title of the best homemade pickle. A panel of judges will evaluate each entry for taste, appearance, texture, aroma and overall presentation.
Pickle Shot Put
Contestants showcase their strength and precision in hurling large pickles as far as they can.
Pickle Juice Chug Challenge
This is an unconventional test of endurance and taste buds. Contestants must drink a significant amount of pickle juice within a set time frame. How well can you handle intense flavor?
Pickle Eating Contest
This puts the contestants’ eating skills to the test. See who can devour the most pickles within a given time.
Pickle Perfect Moments
Capture festival memories at the uniquely themed Photo-Op Attractions.
Live Music
Enjoy a mix of pop, rock and country performances on the main stage.
Kids’ Activities
Kids will enjoy the antics of the Pickle Pablo Mascot. There will also be bounce houses and crafted activities.
Drinks For Adults
Guests 21+ can enjoy the custom pickle cocktails, a variety of liquors and other traditional drinks.
Pickle Sampling Extravaganza – Optional Add On
The Pickle Patch offers a selection of pickle flavors from across the U.S. Choose the unlimited sampling ticket and enjoy an endless variety of pickles.
Coupon
VIP admission will give you exclusive early entry one hour before the event opens, access to the VIP only tent, and a VIP swag bag with a Connecticut Pickle Festival shot glass, hat and sunglasses.
I’ll bet you’d like to save money on the Pickle Festival. Book your ticket here and you can save
- $6 (20% discount) on a Single Day General Admission for 1 person (July 13 or 14)
- $15 (25% discount) on a Single Day General Admission for 2 people (July 13 or 14)
- $14 (20% discount) on a Single Day VIP Admission for 1 person (July 13 or 14)
- $34 (24% discount) on a Single Day VIP Admission for 2 people (July 13 or 14)
Location
Berlin, Connecticut, is within 15 miles of Middletown, Hartford, Bristol, Wolcott and New Britain. Berlin is 90 miles from New York City, 91 miles from Jersey City and 96 miles from Newark.