The Roberto Clemente Bridge in Downtown Pittsburgh transformed into Picklesburgh, highlighted by a giant flying Heinz pickle balloon, custom built by a team that also crafts balloons for Disney and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. The Picklesburgh festival is a culinary celebration that goes beyond the dill pickle to include international dishes, prepared foods and artisan cocktails that feature pickled ingredients; an embrace of the farm-to-table movement and the rising popularity of canning; a selection of handcrafted foods and artisan cocktails from local restaurants; informative how-to demos and author talks at our demo area; merchandise such as pickled goods, books and DIY products.
What’s the big dill?
Picklesburgh is for everyone – from pickle fanatics to just pickle curious. With the help of our sponsors, vendors and volunteers, we’ve assembled a multi-day event around all things pickled. It’s not just about pickled food though. No celebration would be complete without music. A broad selection of local musicians and genres will grace the stage, all set to the backdrop of a glorious Downtown Pittsburgh.
Program highlights
Handcrafted prepared foods and artisan cocktails featuring pickled ingredients from local chefs and restaurants, many of whom pride themselves on house-cured pickled ingredients.
Traditional ethnic foods that incorporate pickling such as corned beef, sauerbraten, chow-chow, sauerkraut pierogies, pickled beet eggs, and dilly beans.
Pickle-themed snack foods like dill flavored popcorn, pickle flavored ice cream and deep-fried pickles.
International foods that utilize traditional pickling methods such as kimchi, chutney and pickled ginger.
DIY farm-to-table demonstrations and tips from pickling/canning experts, chefs, and authors at the demo area.
Merchandise: event memorabilia, pickle-themed gifts DIY products and cookbooks.
Pickle-juice drinking contests.
Live entertainment on the set to the backdrop of a glorious Downtown Pittsburgh.