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Thank you for a Dill-lightful 40th Annual NC Pickle Festival! Join us for another Spear-tacular celebration April 24, 2027!
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08/25/2026

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08/15/2026

Beat the Heat with Dill & Cherry Kool-Pickle Swirled Slushies 🥤🥒🌞

Need a cool way to beat the August heat? Take a little inspiration from our Recipe Contest winner and whip up a refreshing pickle-inspired slush!

Sweet, tangy, icy, and totally unexpected, this creative recipe is proof that pickles can do more than crunch. They can cool you down, too! Get the full recipe here: https://ncpicklefest.org/events/recipe-contest/

Would you try a pickle slush on a hot summer day?

08/08/2026

It’s time for another Pickle Barrel of Laughs!

Why did the pickle bring sunglasses to the beach?
Because it wanted to stay cool as a cucumber.🥒😂🏖️

Got a pickle joke that’s kind of a big dill? Drop it in the comments!

06/26/2026

🐢🥒 Making a Difference Beyond the Pickles 🥒🐢

One of the things we love most about the Tour de Pickle is that it helps support a great cause.

Through a partnership between the Salty Turtle Cycling Club and the NC Pickle Festival, a portion of Tour de Pickle proceeds benefits the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center in Surf City, NC.

This year, the Salty Turtle Cycling Club went the extra mile and doubled the donation, increasing the impact for sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation efforts along the North Carolina coast.

Thank you to the riders, volunteers, organizers, and supporters who helped make this possible. Together, we're proving that a ride can be more than just miles—it can make a meaningful difference.

06/22/2026

Final call, Pickle Peeps!

The deadline to book and pay for the Pickle Cruise is almost here! Join us September 18–21 as we sail to the Bahamas for sunshine, shipboard fun, great food, and plenty of pickle pride.

Don’t get left in a pickle—reserve your cabin beforeJune 26, 2026! Book here: PickleCruise.com

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, granddads, bonus dads, and father figures who bring the fun, the laughs, and the big dill energy wherever they go.

We loved seeing so many dads making memories at the NC Pickle Festival this year. Today, we’re celebrating you!

Wishing you a day full of family, fun, and maybe a pickle or two.

06/13/2026

The Pickle Festival may be over, but the pickle fun is just getting started! Join us September 18–21 for a one-of-a-kind cruise to the Bahamas with your fellow Pickle Peeps.

Your adventure includes:
🥒 A Pickle Cruise goodie bag and pickle tasting
🔍 Pickle Scavenger Hunt
🍹 Pickle-themed Cocktail Party
🧠 Pickle Trivia
📸 Group Photo
🏝 Visits to Nassau and CocoCay

Plus, you'll enjoy all the dining, entertainment, and relaxation that comes with an unforgettable cruise vacation.

Don't miss the boat—this is going to be a big dill! 🚢🥒

Book here: PickleCruise.com

06/11/2026

🥒🌟 Congratulations, Julie Beck! 🌟🥒

The NC Pickle Festival is proud to celebrate Co-Director Julie Beck, who was recently invited by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage to participate in "Animating Civic Imagination: Placemaking, Festivals, and Why We Gather," a national convening held in Seattle, Washington.

Julie joined 23 festival directors from 14 states—as the only representative from North Carolina—alongside Smithsonian staff and cultural leaders from across the country to explore the vital role festivals play in building community, preserving culture, and creating meaningful connections.

Selected for her 31 years of festival experience, her work as an adjunct instructor of event planning at the University of Mount Olive, and her leadership within North Carolina's festival and tourism communities, Julie brought a wealth of knowledge and insight to the discussions.

From creative placemaking and community engagement to the future of festivals in America, the conversations reinforced something we've always known: festivals are about more than events—they're about people, place, and community.

Please join us in congratulating Julie on this incredible honor! 👏🥒

06/05/2026

🥒 🛳️ 💚 Pickle Lovers, get ready to set sail this fall on the Pickle Cruise! Celebrate 40 years of the N.C. Pickle Festival and 100 years of Mt. Olive Pickles aboard one of Royal Caribbean’s newest ships, Utopia of the Seas with a stop at Royal’s private island, Perfect Day at Coco Cay! It’s going to he a DILLightful time. Head to picklecruise.com to lock in your cabin today!

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their courage, sacrifice, and devotion will never be forgotten. May we carry their memory with gratitude today and always.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day.

Address

123 N Center Street
Mount Olive, NC
28365

Telephone

+19196583113

Website

https://ncpicklefest.org/, https://www.instagram.com/ncpicklefest, https://www.youtube.com/@NCPickleFest

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