Mississippi Pickle Fest 2025

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The 2025 Mississippi Pickle Fest is set to take place on Saturday, June 7, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday, June 8, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum located at 1150 Lakeland Drive in Jackson, MS . 

Tickets & Admission

• General Admission: $15 per person (ages 3 and up)

• MAFMF Members: $10 per person (ages 3 and up)

• Children under 3 enter free

• Tickets are valid for one day only and may sell out, so advance purchase is recommended . 

Festival Highlights

Voted the “Best Small Festival in Mississippi” in 2022, the Pickle Fest offers a variety of activities for all ages : 

• Live Music: Performances by local artists throughout the festival .

• Contests:

• Pickle Palooza Food Contest: Showcase your culinary creativity with pickle-themed dishes .

• Pickle Eating Contest: Compete to see who can eat the most pickles in a set time .

• Pickle a Pickle Contest: Demonstrate your pickling skills .

• Pickle Ball Exhibition: Friendly matches for both seasoned players and newcomers .

• Sweet Pickle Patch Kids’ Area: Pickle-themed arts and crafts, demonstrations, and more for children .

• Vendor Market: Over 50 vendors offering pickle-inspired foods, treats, and crafts .

• Educational Demos: Canning demonstrations and food preservation techniques presented by the MS State Extension Office .    

Special Event: Small Town Summer Soiree

Kick off the festival weekend with the “Small Town Summer Soiree” gala fundraiser on Friday, June 6, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Tickets are $50 per person and are sold separately from Pickle Fest admission .  

Location & Contact

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum

1150 Lakeland Drive

Jackson, MS 39216

Phone: 601-432-4500

Email: info@msagmuseumfoundation.org   

For more details, ticket purchases, and information on contests or volunteering, visit the official Pickle Fest page: msagmuseumfoundation.org/pickle-fest