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NC Pickle Festival Wins Big Awards at Showfest

By NC Pickle | February 6, 2018

The North Carolina Pickle Festival recently received two state-wide awards at the recent North Carolina Association of Festival & Events Showfest. This is the 23rd consecutive year that we have been recognized for our festival. These awards are for our 2017 festival. We were recognized for Best Print Media for our Mount Olive Tribune tabloid…

Thanking Our Sponsors: Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc.

By NC Pickle | January 8, 2018

As we prepare for the 31st annual North Carolina Pickle Festival this upcoming April, it only seems appropriate that we take a moment to acknowledge some of those who make the whole event possible. For a festival that is dedicated to celebrating pickles in the town of Mount Olive, North Carolina, it is only fitting…

2018 Chili Cookoff!

By NC Pickle | December 1, 2017

As the cool weather sets in here in North Carolina, it’s the perfect time to start practicing and perfecting your chili recipes for the 2018 Chili Cookoff! The Chili Cookoff is a huge hit each year and provides a little extra spice for the NC Pickle Festival. Last year’s Chili Cookoff winner, Mike Singleton from…

Where are the Pickles?

By NC Pickle | April 24, 2017

And other pertinent pointers pertaining to pickles at the North Carolina Pickle Festival It may sound like a silly question, but honest to goodness we encounter festival goers after the fact who just couldn’t find the free Mt. Olive Pickles. Now that just breaks our hearts. So this year, we’ve made it easy for everyone…

Our Dill-lightful Entertainment Lineup

By NC Pickle | April 12, 2017

Don’t forget your dancing shoes as you head to downtown Mount Olive Saturday, April 29th. The Pickle Festival will have 3 different entertainment stages with lineups that will keep everyone pleased. From musical acts to dancing groups and even a praise stage, there is truly something that will pique anyone’s interests. Here’s what you can…

NC Pickle Festival Kicks Off with Friday Night Concert and More!

By NC Pickle | March 24, 2017

The 2017 North Carolina Pickle Festival is back and it’s kicking off on Friday night with three new events you won’t want to miss. Bring the family or grab your friends and head downtown for a live concert by Dakota Blue, the Cuke Patch 5K Glow Run and Pay One Price Carnival Rides.  Dakota Blue,…