PICKLE FEST

Award-Winning MS Pickle Fest This Weekend – Get Tickets Online

Presented by the MS Agriculture & Forestry Museum Foundation to benefit the MS Agriculture & Forestry Museum and the National Agricultural Aviation Museum

Jackson, MS – June 12, 2026 – The 6th Annual Mississippi Pickle Fest, an official America250 event, returns to the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum on June 13-14, 2026. With tickets selling quickly and excitement growing, guests are encouraged to purchase in advance online to secure their spot at Mississippi’s most flavor-packed, family-friendly event of the summer! Following a record-setting 7,200 attendees from 24 states in 2025, MS Pickle Fest is expected to grow again this year.

Festival goers are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance directly through Eventbrite. Tickets will be available at the door until sold out, but all card payments must be made through the Eventbrite link. Cash will also be accepted at the door.

Get full event details and schedule: https://www.msagmuseumfoundation.org/pickle-fest.

Presented by the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum Foundation, this event supports both the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum and the National Agricultural Aviation Museum.

Foundation Members receive discounted Pickle Fest admission, free entry to the museum and most special events, and reciprocal benefits at 200+ museums nationwide for one year. Not yet a member? Now’s the perfect time to join and save!

TICKET PRICES AND POLICIES:

• $10 per day for MS Agriculture and Forestry Foundation Members 

• $15 per day for non-members

• No charge for kids under 3

• One ticket is required for each day and may be used once.

• MS Pickle Fest will happen rain or shine - no refunds. 

• Learn more about Membership: https://www.msagmuseumfoundation.org/membership

• Properly credentialed members of the media will be granted admission at the gate.

• Social media and content creators interested in covering Mississippi Pickle Fest must submit a request in advance through our Social Media Content Creator Inquiry page if they are seeking a media pass.

OTHER POLICIES: 

• Strollers are allowed. 

• No outside food or drinks except water. 

• No coolers, chairs, or pets allowed.

PARKING:

• Parking is free - visitors will enter the parking lot from Lakeland Drive. 

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:

Pickle Fest Marketplace presented by Trustmark: featuring over 50 pickle-inspired food and treat vendors. with food like bacon wrapped and smoked pickles, pickle frickle stix, pickled popcorn, candied pickles, and pickle funnel cake, and craft vendors and artisans - shop and eat local! The Marketplace brings together farmers, food lovers, artisans, and families, promoting Mississippi’s growers, makers, and small businesses.

Sweet Pickle Patch Kid’ Area sponsored by WLBT: features hands-on STEAM play where kids learn about Mississippi’s agriculture industry and will participate in the “pickling” process from the garden to the Farmer's Market! Kids will make, jar, brine, and name their own "pickles" at different stations, sell their pickles at the Farmer's Market photo op, and take home their pickle jar project (not a real pickle).

Activities: canning and cooking demonstrations with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, puppet story times with Uncle Story and museum educators, live animals in the Children's Barn, face painting, plus exploring the museum, General Store, and Small Town.

Contests: Feeling competitive? There’s still time to enter one of the signature food contests, including the Pickle a Pickle Contest sponsored by Birdsong Construction, H3T Consulting, LLC, Silent Shade Planting Company, Southern Beverage Company, and Volunteer Mississippi, Pickle Palooza Food Contest sponsored by Community Bank, Pickle Eating Championship (ages 10 and up) sponsored by Regions Bank, and - new this year - the “Dill-Lightful Disguises” Contest sponsored by Bullock Security and Tully Hall.

Live Music: Visitors will enjoy live music throughout the grounds all weekend featuring Andrew Pates, Bubba Wingfield, Chad Perry, Clark & Steele (Bethany Clark), Doug Hurd, Rachael Phelps and Nic Bernard, Ruth Etc., and Travelin' Jane. See website for schedule.

With mouthwatering eats, live music, and unforgettable pickle-themed fun, Mississippi Pickle Fest is the ultimate summer celebration for all ages!

PICKLE FEST 2026 SPONSORS: Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Foundation, Trustmark - Official 2026 Community Partner | Pickle Fest Marketplace Presenting Sponsor, Birdsong Construction, Bullock Investigation Security LLC, Chick-fil-A Ridgeland, Clark Beverage Group, Inc, Community Bank, The Foy Family, H3T Consulting, LLC, Herndon Rentals LLC, Herndon's Hideout Kennels, Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, New South Radio, Inc., Regions Bank, Renasant Bank, Revell Ace Hardware - North East Jackson, Tully Hall, Volunteer Mississippi, WLBT 3 On Your Side, 97.7 The Beat of the Capital.

About the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum Foundation: The Foundation supports both the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum and the National Agricultural Aviation Museum in their mission to highlight the significance of Mississippi's agricultural history. By generating financial resources, the Foundation ensures the preservation and enhancement of the museum's exhibits and facilities. Our work fosters partnerships with those who value and support the educational presentation of our state’s agricultural and forestry heritage, safeguarding this knowledge for future generations.

About the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum: The Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich agricultural and forestry history of Mississippi. The museum provides educational and interactive experiences that help visitors learn about the past, understand the present, and look forward to a thriving future.

About the National Agricultural Aviation Museum: Covering more than 5,000 square feet, the Museum’s floor space and airspace provides a comprehensive and fascinating look at an industry that literally reshaped the history of agriculture. Located within the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum’s main building, on display are actual planes that once flew over Southern farms and plantations complimented by an informative video and a series of colorful photographs and panels. The new “Last Pass” memorial is a brick-laid walkway that provides a lasting tribute to agricultural pilots who have lost their lives during aerial application flights.