What is it?
Picklesburgh is the destination for all things pickled!
Voted the #1 Specialty Food Festival in the Country four times by the readers of USA Today, Picklesburgh goes beyond the dill pickle to feature handcrafted food and artisan drinks featuring pickled ingredients from local chefs, restaurants, and more. Plus, don’t miss pickle-themed snacks and merchandise, fun contests, and entertainment set to the backdrop of picturesque Downtown Pittsburgh.
Learn more about:
Entertainment | Vendors | Dill-Cathlon Games | Pickle Riding | Festival Maps | Taste of Picklesburgh
When is it?
Friday, July 11 – Sunday, July 13, 2025
Festival Hours:
Friday & Saturday: Noon – 10 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 6 p.m.
Where is it?
Downtown Pittsburgh
Locations: 6th and 7th Street Bridges, Allegheny Landing, Fort Duquesne Boulevard, PPG Plaza, Market Square, 6th Street and Heinz Hall Garden
How much does it cost to attend?
Admission is always free – no tickets are necessary!
You must be 21+ to consume/purchase alcohol and proper ID will be required.
Where do I park?
For more details about parking, driving, and road closures, visit ‘Getting Here’
No matter where you’re coming from there are lots of convenient parking options for Picklesburgh. Park near Picklesburgh or across town to avoid Festival traffic. Real-time parking availability all around Downtown: https://parkpgh.org/
What hotels are nearby?
Picklesburgh Package
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel is offering an exclusive Picklesburgh Package for guests that includes festival merch and special deals. Rooms are expected to sell out fast – plan ahead and make your reservations today at Marriott.com.
There are several hotels near and around the event footprint. Check out these options in Downtown.
Guests can also book accommodations outside of Downtown and utilize public transportation to get to and from the event.