UNCASVILLE, CT – The Connecticut Pickle Festival returns to Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center from Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23. The three-day event draws pickle enthusiasts, food vendors, and families to a weekend of pickle-themed food, drinks, and entertainment.
The festival features more than 40 vendors and food trucks, pickle sampling throughout the Pickle Patch area, and a range of pickle-inspired food and drink options. Items include fried pickles, pickle pizza, pickle-topped ice cream, and dill pickle kettle corn.
The festival will also feature live country, pop, and rock music throughout the weekend. Returning attractions include the Pickle Eating Contest, the Pickle Juice Challenge, Pickle Olympics, Pickle Wrestling, photo opportunities, and appearances by the festival mascot, Pickle Pablo.
New for 2026 is the Pickle Hoedown, a country-style dance event where attendees can line dance and two-step alongside Pickle Pablo.
Guests 21 and older will have access to pickle cocktails, pickle martinis, pickle shots, and pickle-infused liquor, along with standard beverage options.
A VIP ticket upgrade is available and includes a swag bag the festival values at more than $150, access to a VIP lounge, a private cash bar, private restrooms, and early entry before general admission.
