MS PICKLE FEST

ABOUT PICKLE FEST:

Voted the “Best Small Festival in Mississippi” in 2022 by the Mississippi Tourism Association!

This year’s event promises you a family-friendly, educational, and fun festival! Come enjoy and explore the world of pickling!

Pickle Fest is hosted by the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum Foundation to benefit the MS Ag and Forestry Museum and the National Agricultural Aviation Museum.

PICKLE FEST FEATURES 50+ UNIQUE VENDORS.

This is a family-friendly, educational, and fun celebration of all things pickled - from classic cucumbers to the most creative brined concoctions in Mississippi.

We bring together farmers, food lovers, artisans, and families for two days of Exposure, Education, and Exploration:

Exposure: Promoting Mississippi’s growers, makers, and small businesses.

Education: Teaching the art, science, and history of pickling and fermentation.

Exploration: Celebrating unique local food traditions with contests, live music, and fun activities.

QUESTIONS? Please email us.

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MS Pickle Fest is the Foundation’s main fundraiser. Your support helps preserve Mississippi's story while inspiring future generations through education and hands-on learning.

Your Impact:

• Support teachers and classrooms

• Inspire children and future leaders

• Create affordable family experiences all year long

• Preserve MS’s ag and ag aviation legacy.

EVENT STATS

• Average attendance of 7,200 from more than 24 states and Canada

• Significant media coverage: local and statewide television, radio, and print; food blogs; social media

• Positive sponsor, vendor, and attendee feedback

• Extensive pre and post-event coverage valued at $25,000+

• Featured on WAPT, WJTV, WLBT, Walt Grayson, Visit Jackson, Visit MS, LeFleur Museum District, and Capital Area Tourism Association social media channels

• Extensive organic influencer content and other UGC

• Active promotion through radio, online ads, and community outreach

• Engage with a diverse and enthusiastic crowd ranging from young adults and families with young children to grandparents. The festival attracts vendors and visitors from throughout the southeast USA.

Sponsors enjoy:

• high visibility before, during, and after the event

• unique branding opportunities on-site including logo placements, banners, product

• sampling opportunities, and online

• opportunities for exclusive sponsorships of key festival components

BE CAREFUL OF SCAMMERS.

THE ONLY OFFICIAL VENDOR PAGE IS AT THE LINK BELOW.

Click here for the vendor application form and more information. Link coming soon.

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• Mississippi Pickle Fest is expected to sell out.

• Festival goers are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance through Eventbrite - link coming soon.

• Tickets will be available at the door until sold out, but all card payments must be made through Eventbrite. Cash will also be accepted at the door.

• One ticket is required for each day.

  • Foundation Members: $10 Join now and start saving | Non-Members $15

• Become a Member. Members will be emailed a promo code to use when purchasing Pickle Fest tickets.

• Be ready to show your tickets on your phone or print them out in advance.

Click here. Get discounted Pickle Fest tickets, annual Museum admission including most special events, a General Store discount, and more.

Pickle Fest will happen rain or shine - no refunds.

Strollers are allowed.

No outside food or drinks except water.

No coolers, chairs, or pets allowed.

Enter the parking lot off of Lakeland Drive.

The event will be at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum at 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216, and you will park in the lot adjacent to the museum.

Watch the signs in the parking lot to be directed to the entrance.

Be ready to show your tickets on your phone or print them out in advance.

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The Sweet Pickle Patch Kids’ Area features hands-on play and learning about Mississippi’s ag industry.

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• “Pickle a Pickle” Contest

  • Ages 19 and up

  • Ages 10 -18

• Pickle Eating Championship

• Dill-Lightful Disguises Costume Contest

Click here for music schedule and click here for festival schedule.

Subject to change.

Admission will be granted at the gate to properly credentialed members of the media.

Questions? Please click here for inquiries and other resources.

We appreciate your interest in sharing the story of Mississippi Pickle Fest!

Social media influencers and content creators interested in covering Mississippi Pickle Fest must submit a request in advance through our Social Media Content Creator Inquiry page if they are seeking a media pass.

Due to high demand and limited capacity, complimentary admission is not available at the gate and must be arranged prior to the event.

Please note: influencer access is limited and will not be granted on-site. All requests must be approved prior to arrival. Submission of a request does not guarantee admission.

Unapproved individuals requesting access at the gate will be required to purchase a ticket(s).

We appreciate your interest in sharing Pickle Fest and look forward to reviewing qualified inquiries.

Thanks for making Pickle Fest 2027 a “big dill”!