Berrien Springs Pickle Festival

06/18/2026

🥒 Sponsor Spotlight: Berrien Springs–Eau Claire Rotary Club 🥒

The Berrien Springs Pickle Festival is proud to recognize the Berrien Springs-Eau Claire Rotary Club as one of our valued sponsors!

For generations, Rotary has been dedicated to making our communities stronger through service, leadership, and fellowship. From supporting local youth programs and scholarships to organizing community events and service projects, Rotary members work year-round to make a positive impact throughout the Berrien Springs and Eau Claire area.

Their commitment to "Service Above Self" helps create opportunities that benefit our entire community, and we are grateful for their continued support of the Pickle Festival.

Thank you, Berrien Springs-Eau Claire Rotary Club, for helping us celebrate the traditions, connections, and community spirit that make Berrien Springs such a special place to call home!

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06/16/2026

🥒 Sponsor Spotlight: Bixby Farms 🥒

We are proud to recognize Bixby Farms as a valued sponsor of the Berrien Springs Pickle Festival!

Located right here in Berrien Springs, Bixby Farms has become a local favorite for farm-fresh produce, seasonal fruits and vegetables, homemade goods, and genuine Southwest Michigan hospitality. Their commitment to supporting local agriculture and our community helps make events like the Pickle Festival possible.

Whether you're picking up fresh summer produce, searching for locally grown favorites, or simply enjoying a visit to the farm, Bixby Farms is a wonderful reminder of the agricultural roots that make our region so special.

Thank you, Bixby Farms, for supporting the Pickle Festival and helping us celebrate the traditions that bring our community together! 💚

06/16/2026

The 6th Annual Berrien Springs Pickle Festival is searching for its 2026 Pickle Prince & Pickle Princess!

Children ages 5–12 are invited to enter by submitting:
📝 A short essay (250 words or less)
🎥 A brief video (1 minute or less)

Tell us:
💚 Why you love pickles
💚 What makes the Berrien Springs Pickle Festival special
💚 Why you'd be a great Pickle Prince or Pickle Princess

The selected Pickle Prince and Pickle Princess will receive a special crown, be recognized during the festival, and have the honor of leading the Fourth of July Parade as Pickle Festival Royalty!

📅 Submission Deadline: July 1, 2026
📢 Winners Notified: July 2, 2026

Ready to earn your pickle crown? Show us your pickle pride and submit your entry today!

Email submissions to: [email protected] by July 1st

06/15/2026

🥒 The countdown is on! 🥒

Can you feel the excitement building?

From the parade and live entertainment to family activities, community traditions, delicious food, and plenty of pickle-filled fun, the Berrien Springs Pickle Festival is one of the highlights of summer in Southwest Michigan!

These photos are just a small glimpse of the memories made last year. In 2026, we're ready to make even more memories together as we celebrate our community, our history, and our love for all things pickle.

Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and get ready for another unforgettable Pickle Festival!

What's your favorite Pickle Festival tradition? Let us know in the comments! 🥒💚

06/12/2026

🥒 OFFICIAL 2026 PICKLE FESTIVAL MERCH IS HERE! 🥒

Last year, we sold out of almost everything....so don't dilly dally!

This year, as a fun nod to America's 250th Anniversary, we're introducing "Grand Pa Pa" Dillard — Dillard's earliest known relative from way back when! We already love him, and we think you will too. 🇺🇸🥒

All merchandise is available in LIMITED quantities, and once it's gone, it's gone!

👀 Rumor has it Dillard has been busy behind the scenes working on something special to help you show off your pickle pride. Stay tuned... we think you're going to relish this announcement!

A special THANK YOU to Lazer Graphics for making this year's merch absolutely DILLIGHTFUL! 💚✨

📣 VENDOR UPDATE 📣

All vendor spaces for the 2026 Pickle Festival have officially been filled!

Thank you to the incredible businesses, makers, organizations, nonprofits, and food vendors who have chosen to be part of this year's festival. Your participation helps make this one of the most beloved community celebrations in Berrien Springs, Michigan once the Christmas Pickle Capitol of the World!

Vendors: Keep an eye on your email Monday for important information regarding booth assignments, event logistics, and festival day details.

📅 July 4, 2026
📍 Berrien Springs, Michigan

Who's ready to celebrate? 💚🥒

06/11/2026

We Need Your Help to Make This the Best Year Yet!

Zach, aka “The Big Dill,” is calling on our community to help us continue this cherished tradition and festival!

This year, we’re expecting to welcome more than 6,500 visitors, and it takes an incredible team of volunteers to make it all happen. We especially need help with cleanup after the festival, when the crowds have gone home and the hard work of packing up begins.

We are so proud of this festival and the community that supports it. But we can’t do it alone. Even if you can spare just a few hours, your time makes a huge difference and helps ensure this beloved tradition continues for years to come.

A special thank you to Zach for the countless hours he dedicates to the festival and for sharing his passion in a wonderful article featured in this week’s Journal Era.

Want to join the fun and help make a difference? Give us a call at 269-473-6921 ext. 5.

It takes a community to host a festival of this size, and we need our community’s help when it’s all said and done.

We need your help to make this festival happen! 🎉

A huge thank you to Zach Fedoruk for the many hours he has dedicated to helping make this festival a reality and for writing this call to the community and article in this week’s Journal Era.

Our festival is powered by volunteers, and we truly cannot do it without community support. From setup and activities to cleanup, volunteers are what keep this event running year after year.

Want to join in the fun and help make the festival happen? We’d love to have you on the team! Call 269-473-6921 ext. 5 to volunteer.

Together, we can make this year’s festival the best one yet!

06/08/2026

What a special year to celebrate 250 years of America. 🇺🇸

This photo gives us chills every time. Seeing our historic courthouse framed beneath a giant American flag is a powerful reminder of the freedoms we enjoy and the sacrifices made by those who came before us.

We are grateful for the opportunity to gather as a community, celebrate our nation's history, and honor the spirit that continues to bring us together.

We hope you'll join us on Saturday, July 4, for the Pickle Festival and Parade as we celebrate America's 250th birthday right here in Berrien Springs.

Our Pickle Festival Committee is working hard behind the scenes to make this year's celebration one to remember, and we can't wait to share more with you soon! Keep an eye on our page this week....

Dillard will be dropping a sneak peek of this year's Pickle Festival merchandise, and trust us, you won't want to miss it. 🥒👀

06/04/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT VENDOR NOTICE – PLEASE READ

We are aware of scam emails circulating that may be targeting Pickle Festival vendors.

Please be cautious:

DO NOT send money or share personal/financial information in response to any email that is not from our official Pickle Festival Gmail account.

We will NEVER request payments or sensitive information from a personal or unverified email addresses.

We are currently reviewing and following up with all vendors directly—please be patient as we work through confirmations.

All official updates and vendor information will be sent on Monday now that the vendor payment deadline has passed.

Thank you for your patience and for helping us keep communication secure.