The First Ever Famous Pickle Festival

Schedule

Sun Mar 15 2026 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

MJN Convention Center - Mid Hudson Civic Center | Poughkeepsie, NY

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Get ready to crunch and munch at The First Ever Famous Pickle Festival—pickle lovers unite for a briny blast!
About this Event

Welcome to The First Ever Famous Pickle Festival!

Get ready to dive into a tangy, crunchy adventure like no other. Join us in person for a day packed with pickle tastings, fun games, and cool vibes. Whether you're a pickle pro or a curious newbie, this fest is all about celebrating our favorite briny treat. Don’t miss out on the pickle-packed fun!

Pickle Festival meets St. Patrick’s Party on Saturday, March 15th | MJN Convention Center

It’s a brand-new concept — where a pickle festival crashes into a St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Join us for the first-ever Famous Pickle Festival, bringing together pickle makers, specialty vendors, food creators, drinks, and live music for a fun, high-energy day at the MJN.

What to Expect:


  • Pickle juice & brine tastings
  • A variety of classic and creative tastings
  • Popular pickle favorites like fried pickles
  • Burgers, wings, empanadas, and so much more
  • A great selection of Irish beer, domestic beers, imported beers, and a full liquor lineup
  • Great music on the MJN Convention Center stage

Kids 12 & under are free


Vendors & Sponsors

Interested in being a vendor or sponsor?

Call 845-590-1915 or apply at famousfoodevents.com


Eat. Drink. Be Pickle Famous.

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Where is it happening?

MJN Convention Center - Mid Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, United States

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Tickets

USD 11.94 to USD 59.60

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