“What began as a quirky ode to pickled foods has officially become a national phenomenon. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend, Picklesburgh returns to Downtown Pittsburgh, July 11–13, with its most talked about lineup yet, including the debut of a one-of-a-kind mechanical pickle ride. Bucking, spinning, and photo-ready, it’s the kind of moment made for headlines and hashtags.”
“Since launching in 2015, Picklesburgh has grown more than tenfold, evolving from a quirky weekend celebration into a signature event on Pittsburgh’s summer calendar and a major driver of Downtown’s economic momentum. The festival has received national recognition from outlets including USA Today, Food Network, Good Morning America, the Today Show,and Delish, and has been named USA Today’s Best Specialty Food Festival four times,” says a press release from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership that, if the featuring of “The first-ever mechanical pickle ride – a headline-making twist on the classic mechanical bull” wasn’t phallic and lurid enough also touts the return of “fan favorites like the Pickle Juice Drinking Contest and multiple live music stages.”