Connecticut Hosting Dill-icious Festival This Summer

Gherkin, dill, bread and butter, half sour and more will all be celebrated in Connecticut this summer. Mohegan Sun is hosting the Connecticut Pickle Festival, New England's largest pickle event of the year.

Pickle Festival Coming to Mohegan Sun

From Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, pickle lovers will gather inside the Earth Expo & Convention Center for fun, entertainment and my favorite: free samples! UNLIMITED samples while you're there.

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The event will feature pop, country and rock musicians performing throughout the three-day festival and even a mascot by the name of Pickle Pablo.

Pickle-Flavored Foods Available

Of course there will be the fan favorites like fried pickles, but some of the pickle-flavored items may surprise you. Mohegan Sun released a list of some of the creative offerings available to enjoy:

• pickle pizza
• pickle shaved ice
• pickle fries
• pickled topped ice cream
• pickle shish kabobs
• pickle quesadillas
• Kool-Aid pickles
• dill pickle kettle corn
• pickle pasta salad

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Some will be taking their love of the briny snack to the next level with the Pickle Eating Challenge and Pickle Juice Challenge.

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Sip on a pickle martini, enjoy traditional carnival fair, live music and more. Plus, kids 12 and under are free.

One thing's for sure, this summer is sure to be dill-icious.