As much as we love winter in North Carolina, we always find ourselves looking ahead with anticipation to spring each year, don’t we? Spring festivals around the state provide the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the gentle warmth of the sun and there’s one upcoming event that is sure to be a big dill… the North Carolina Pickle Festival!
Now in its 34th year and held each spring in the pickle capital of North Carolina (Mt. Olive, of course), the ‘dill’ with this unique festival is that it’s guaranteed to be loads of fun for the entire family.
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That’s your cue(cumber) to save the date for Friday/Saturday, April 24-25, 2020, and head over to Mt. Olive to enjoy the festivities.
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Pickle lovers, especially, will find this festival among the most delicious things they’ll do all year. And, aside from the many pickles you’ll consume… there will be plenty of pickle swag to pick up from the many vendor booths.
Facebook/Mt. Olive Pickles Also be sure to seek out the Mount Olive Artisan Village for some delicious food and to shop from the many vendors who (usually) bring pickle-inspired hand-crafted items.
It’s safe to say there will be a number of opportunities to get acquainted with all kinds of pickle art, including costumes! The schedule of events even includes…
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A pickle eating contest, of course. Do you have what it takes to enter (and win)?
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For the kiddos, a ride on the pickle train is sure to be a highlight of the day. After, check out your map of the festival and then scoot over to the carnival for some bigger thrills.
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Whatever you do, be sure to come hungry for pickles — and more. The festival always features lots of wonderful food that pairs perfectly with pickles. In addition to food (and pickles), you’ll also enjoy live music and entertainment taking place on multiples stages all day Saturday.
Facebook/N.C. Pickle Festival Stop by the Mt. Olive Tents and meet the makers of America’s Favorite Pickle.
And don’t leave before walking a few blocks north to get a photo of the Mt. Olive Pickle Factory — located at Cucumber and Vine, of course!
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The North Carolina Pickle Festival takes place April 24-25, 2020, in Mt. Olive, North Carolina. The hours are Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and all day Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Find more festival info on the event’s official website, and follow the Facebook page here.
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Also be sure to seek out the Mount Olive Artisan Village for some delicious food and to shop from the many vendors who (usually) bring pickle-inspired hand-crafted items.
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Stop by the Mt. Olive Tents and meet the makers of America’s Favorite Pickle.
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Another can’t-miss spring festival this year? The Cheerwine Festival in Salisbury in May!
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