Guide to Pickle Fest

Pucker up! The 6th Annual Pickle Fest returns to Jackson this June with more flavor, fun, and fermentation than ever before.

Hosted by the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum Foundation, this award-winning celebration of all things pickled will run June 6-8, 2025, at the museum campus on Lakeland Drive.

Festival Highlights


Small Town Summer Soiree Gala (June 6): A Friday night kickoff with food, music, and fundraising.

Festival Days (June 7-8): Two full days of activities, repeating each day, so you won’t miss a thing.

With nearly 8,000 attendees in 2024, the event has expanded to accommodate growing interest. Explore Small Town, enjoy live porch music, and dig into creative pickle-themed fare. Learn the science behind pickling, enter a contest, or just enjoy the lively atmosphere.

Tickets


Pickle Fest Admission: $10/day (Foundation Members), $15/day (Non-Members), Free for children under 3

Small Town Summer Soiree Gala: $50/person | Tickets: msagmuseumfoundation.org/pickle-fest

Featured Events

  • Pickle Eating Contest
  • “Pickle a Pickle” Homemade Pickling Contest
  • Pickle Palooza Culinary Showcase
  • Pickle Ball Exhibition Tournament
  • Sweet Pickle Patch Kids’ Area: Crafts, face painting, storytelling, seed giveaways

Vendor & Sponsor Info


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Credit: Lindsay McMurtray/MS Ag Museum

Why Pickle Fest?


This isn’t just about pickles. It's about showcasing Mississippi’s agricultural roots, honoring its foodways, and supporting two vital cultural institutions—the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum and the National Agricultural Aviation Museum. It’s also a way to learn: from fermentation demos by the MS State Extension Service to local stories behind pickled produce.

Named “Best Small Festival in Mississippi” by the Mississippi Tourism Association in 2022, Pickle Fest offers a hands-on, flavor-filled experience for the whole family.