Three days of pickle-themed fun, food, music, and contests kicks off Friday, July 25th
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 2, 2025) – Pickle lovers are invited to relish in one of this summer’s most flavorful events! The Connecticut Pickle Festival will be a three-day celebration at the Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center starting Friday, July 25th and lasting through Sunday, July 27th. Whether guests are die-hard dill devotees or sweet gherkin newbies, there’s something briny and bold for everyone at this unique festival. Held at one of the most spectacular entertainment destinations in the United States, the festival will feature a vibrant mix of pickle-themed fun, food, music, and contests. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased via ctpicklefestival.com. Kids 12 and under are free.
The Connecticut Pickle Festival is New England’s largest pickle event of the year featuring a Pickle Patch where guests can sample 50+ pickle varieties from craft picklers across the country! Throughout the weekend, guests can walk the festival grounds while sipping on pickle martinis and pickle shots, indulge in the food selection where a feast of pickled-themed food items including fried pickles, pickle pizza, pickle shaved ice, pickle fries, pickle topped ice cream, pickle shish kabobs, pickle quesadillas, Kool-Aid pickles, dill pickle kettle corn, and pickle pasta salad will be available, and enjoy live Country, Pop, and Rock-themed performances by awesome musicians. Additionally, Connecticut Pickle Festival’s very own Pickle Pablo Mascot will be in attendance!
“This is more than just a festival — it’s a pickle lover’s paradise,” said Nicole Soulier, Connecticut Pickle Festival Director. “We’re thrilled to host it at Mohegan Sun, where guests can enjoy a weekend of flavor, fun, and endless entertainment.”
The crowd will have two big favorites at the event – The Pickle Eating Contest and the funny fan-favorite Pickle Juice Challenge. Other highlights at Connecticut Pickle Festival include The Great Pickle-Off which is a juried contest for the best homemade pickles, kids’ activities including pickle cornhole, pickle potty, games, and inflatables, and a Pickle Market featuring unique pickle products, artisan foods, and crafts.
For additional information on Connecticut Pickle Festival, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
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