While winter in North Carolina just may be one of our favorite seasons, we can’t help but begin to look ahead to spring once those cold months start to get a hold of us with their icy grip. If you need a little pick-me-up to get you through the winter doldrums, start planning a visit to the 2023 North Carolina Pickle Festival. This dill-lightful event is taking place in person again this year, and you’ll want to go. We know our pickle jokes are a little jarring, but we think they are a little sweet.
This full-day family event is set for April 29, 2023, as downtown Mount Olive and the company Mt. Olive Pickles stage the biggest pickle party around.
Facebook/N.C. Pickle Festival You might have recognized the name Mt. Olive while shopping at your local grocery store. But did you know that this massive company actually calls North Carolina home? In fact, their headquarters sits on the corner of Cucumber and Vine. They are the largest independently-owned distributor of pickles all over the country. I guess you can say pickles are really their bread and butter…
You’re sure to relish all the fun events at this year’s extravaganza, which will definitely be a big dill.
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The pickle-eating contest is not to be missed.
Facebook/N.C. Pickle Festival Various categories of contestants will show you how to dill with a great big pile of pickles in the challenge to see who can eat the most in the allotted time. This is one of the highlights of the event, and winners will receive $100, a year’s supply of Mt. Olive pickles, and a shiny new North Carolina Pickle Eating Champion trophy. Are you a potential challenger?
There’s also the Cuke Patch 5K or the Tour de Pickle in which to participate.
Facebook/N.C. Pickle Festival The Cuke Patch 5K also has a prized award for the best costume, so you are sure to see a couple of pickled individuals dressed in fun and ridiculous outfits.
Scarf down loads of Mt. Olive pickles at the event, too, along with other fair foods as well. There is also a recipe contest, so make sure to work on your best pickle dishes and see if you get crowned a winner.
Facebook/N.C. Pickle Festival Mt. Olive has even said that we Americans eat nine pounds of pickles (per person!) each year. We might eat that all at once at this amazing festival.
Bring the kids for a family-oriented fun day filled with rides, food, laughter, and fun.
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And don’t miss the classic car show… we’ve heard it’s really big dill at the event.
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The 2023 North Carolina Pickle Festival is coming up soon so make plans now to attend!
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The North Carolina Pickle Festival takes place in downtown Mount Olive on April 29, 2023. Admission is free. Learn more about the event with a visit to the official website. And for additional information, follow along on the official North Carolina Pickle Festival Facebook page. Don’t be a sour pickle and stay home; this is one event you will want to attend.
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You might have recognized the name Mt. Olive while shopping at your local grocery store. But did you know that this massive company actually calls North Carolina home? In fact, their headquarters sits on the corner of Cucumber and Vine. They are the largest independently-owned distributor of pickles all over the country. I guess you can say pickles are really their bread and butter…
Various categories of contestants will show you how to dill with a great big pile of pickles in the challenge to see who can eat the most in the allotted time. This is one of the highlights of the event, and winners will receive $100, a year’s supply of Mt. Olive pickles, and a shiny new North Carolina Pickle Eating Champion trophy. Are you a potential challenger?
The Cuke Patch 5K also has a prized award for the best costume, so you are sure to see a couple of pickled individuals dressed in fun and ridiculous outfits.
Mt. Olive has even said that we Americans eat nine pounds of pickles (per person!) each year. We might eat that all at once at this amazing festival.
Fun fact, in Connecticut it is illegal to sell someone a pickle that does not bounce. Good thing there is plenty of bounce in the Mt. Olive pickles. Learn more about this company which sells one of America’s favorite pickles.
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Address: NC Pickle Festival, 123 N Center St, Mt Olive, NC 28365, USA
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Festivals In North Carolina January 04, 2023 Chris Dodge What are some other festivals and events in North Carolina? Here are a couple of festivals and events in North Carolina we suggest you attend:
10 unique festivals in North Carolina 9 small-town festivals you may have never heard of 8 fall festivals throughout the state
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Festivals In North Carolina
January 04, 2023
Chris Dodge
What are some other festivals and events in North Carolina? Here are a couple of festivals and events in North Carolina we suggest you attend:
10 unique festivals in North Carolina 9 small-town festivals you may have never heard of 8 fall festivals throughout the state
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Here are a couple of festivals and events in North Carolina we suggest you attend:
- 10 unique festivals in North Carolina
- 9 small-town festivals you may have never heard of
- 8 fall festivals throughout the state
