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The NC Pickle Festival and Make A Difference Food Pantry Fight Hunger in North Carolina
Pickles may be the theme, but community is what the NC Pickle Festival is all about. We’re excited to come together and work with the Make A Difference Food Pantry in this year’s Drive-In Movie event! In place of an entry fee, we’re asking that our pickle lovers donate 5 canned goods per person to…
North Carolina Pickle Festival cancels in-person event, plans for virtual activities
For the second year in a row, the streets of downtown Mount Olive will be quiet on the last full weekend of April. Organizers of the 2021 North Carolina Pickle Festival today announced the cancellation of the event, citing concerns about the COVID19 pandemic. “We decided it best to not hold a live, in-person event…
2020 North Carolina Pickle Festival Has Been Cancelled
Organizers of the 2020 North Carolina Pickle Festival today announced the cancellation of the event, citing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. “This grieves us deeply, because the festival is so much fun, and it just brings out the best in all of us,” said Lynn Williams, festival co-chairman. “But we also believe the health and…
The Juicy Highlights from The 2019 NC Pickle Festival
Last month, we celebrated the 33rd annual North Carolina Pickle Festival and what a day of fun it was! While rain and damp weather was forecasted throughout the weekend and we thought we might find ourselves in a pickle, the weather held out and festival attendees enjoyed pickles throughout the weekend! Festival fun began Friday…
Get Glowing and Sign Up For The Cuke Patch 5k Glow Run
Friday night and we’re feeling alright! That is the vibe you can expect this year on Friday, April 12th. Downtown Mount Olive will be buzzing with energy and excitement as we head into the festival events. One of the most looked forward to parts that really kicks things off is the Cuke Patch 5K Glow…
R&R Brewery Is The New Zesty Kosher Dill Welcome Center Sponsor
Each year, the NC Pickle Festival gets better and better! New vendors work with us, new sponsorships support us, and new attendees join us – making the event an ever-evolving success. This year is no exception and we are excited to announce a new partnership with R & R Brewery. R&R Brewery is on at…