Famous Saint Joe, Indiana Pickle Festival Page

06/23/2026

📢 ATTENTION VENDORS: WE ARE OFFICIALLY FULLY BOOKED! 📢

The countdown is on for the 30th Annual St. Joe Pickle Festival! 🥒🎉

We have been completely overwhelmed by the incredible response this year, and we are officially at maximum capacity.

Vendor registration is now completely CLOSED for all food and craft spots. ❌

📬 Important Update: All official vendor welcome letters have now been sent out in the mail.

If you secured a spot but have not received your welcome letter yet, please shoot an email immediately to [email protected].

🏆 CONTEST REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! 🏆

While our vendor slots are full, the fun is just getting started for our visitors! There is still plenty of time to sign up and show off your skills in our legendary main events:

Pickle Eating Contest 🍽️
Pickle Juice Drinking Contest 🥤
Pickle Talent Show 🎭

Mark your calendars for July 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2026!

Get ready for three days of factory tours, live music, fireworks, and all things pickle!

👉 Register for contests and get all the festival details here: www.stjoeindiana.org/pickle-festival

Famous Pickle Festival July 14th - 15th & 16th. Feature events, food, bands, event schedule

06/11/2026

🎉 30 YEARS OF PICKLES! 🥒

The official schedule is here for the 30th Annual St. Joe Pickle Festival! Join us this July 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2026, for our biggest celebration yet.

Here is a quick look at the main events you cannot miss:
🎵 The Big Stage Lineup
-Friday, July 17 (5-7 PM): Fleetwood Party of 2
-Friday, July 17 (7:30-9:30 PM): Mason Dixon Line Band
-Saturday , July 18 (8-10 PM): Terry Lee Ridley & His Million Dollar Band

🏆 Fun & Contests
-Pickle Eating & Juice Drinking contests
-The Pickle Derby & Talent Show
-Pickle scavenger hunt and Pickle spoon race
-Tours at Sechler's Pickle Factory (July 13-18)
-The big Saturday parade and car show

🍔 The Food
-Deep-fried pickles, pickle ice cream, and pickle shake-ups!

(Friendly reminder: Please leave pets at home!)

👇 See the exact times for all events and download entry forms here:👉 www.stjoeindiana.org/pickle-festival 👈

Tag the friends you are bringing this year! 👇🚀

06/10/2026

Drink up, pickle lovers!

The legendary Pickle Juice Drinking Contest is back at the St. Joe Pickle Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

🏆 Bring Home the Glory!

Are you ready to test your love for the pucker?

We are looking for the fastest brine chuggers in town.

The Divisions: Youth (Ages 7–13) at 4:00 PM and Adults (Ages 14+) at 7:00 PM.

The Prizes: Official 1st and 2nd Place trophies are on the line for both divisions!

Early Bird Perk: Secure your spot by July 10 to guarantee your official contest T-shirt.

Spots are limited to the first 20 paid registrations per bracket ($5 per entry).

Head over to the official St. Joe Pickle Festival Website to download your waiver and sign up before it sells out!

Tag a friend who could down a bottle of brine in record time! 👇

05/28/2026

🎉 Celebrate 30 years of big dill energy at the St. Joe Pickle Festival Parade! 🥒

✨This milestone celebration is 100% free to attend or join as a group—all festival goers and community clubs are welcome!

📅 The DetailsWhen: Saturday, July 18 at 1:00 PM
Where: Corner of Washington & Hart St (Lineup)
Cost: Completely free!

Tag your pickle-loving crew below and start planning those green outfits!

04/19/2026

Ready to see some pickles fly? 🥒💨

The 30th Annual St. Joe Pickle Festival is bringing back a fan favorite: the Pickle Derby! Grab a pickle, add some wheels, and see if yours has the speed to take home the win.

The Details:
📍 Where: On the hill behind Riverdale Elementary
🗓️ When: Thursday, July 16th
🎨 Pickle Decorating: 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM
🏁 Derby Kick-off: 7:00 PM
💰 Cost: FREE!

Whether you're a master engineer or just here for the crunch, it’s going to be a big deal. Don't miss out on one of the best traditions of the festival!

04/19/2026

Looking for the ultimate summer tradition? 🥒 The St. Joe Pickle Festival is back, and it’s a total hit with the kids every single year!

While this festival is built for the little ones, we haven’t forgotten the "older kids" with young hearts. Whether you're here for the quirky contests, the tasty treats, or just the small-town vibes, there is something for everyone to love.

Come celebrate 30 years of pickle magic with us!

🗓️ July 16th – 18th
📍 St. Joe, Indiana
🔗 Details: www.stjoeindiana.org/pickle-festival

04/19/2026

He’s back and ready to rattle! 🥄✨

We are thrilled to welcome the legendary "Spoon Man" back to the festival! Get ready for a high-energy performance that turns ordinary kitchenware into extraordinary music. His lightning-fast rhythm, hilarious audience interaction, and incredible deck of tricks are second to none.

Double the days, double the pleasure!

Catch him wandering throughout the festival grounds all day long:
📅 Friday, July 17th
📅 Saturday, July 18th

Don't miss the beat—come say hi and witness the magic of the spoons in person!

04/18/2026

Rev up your engines and grab a jar! 🥒🚗

The Pickle Festival Car Show & Pit Stop Race is back Saturday, July 18th, starting at 4:00 PM!

It’s honestly wild how much this event grows every single year. What started as a few cool cars has turned into a massive takeover of the streets. From pristine classics to high-speed pit crew challenges, the energy is unmatched.

Whether you're here for the chrome or the crunch, you don’t want to miss the biggest year yet!

📍 Where: Ball Diamonds behind Riverdale
🕓 When: Saturday, July 18th @ 4:00 PM
🏁 Highlight: The Pit Stop Race – watch the teams battle the clock!