Pickle lovers from all over the country are flocking to Mount Olive, North Carolina this month to celebrate their love of everything pickles. The North Carolina pickle festival is on its 35th year of festivities, and festival-goers are ready to compete and eat buckets of pickles.
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People in attendance can expect a fun-filled day packed with a pickle-packing competition, a pickle eating contest and even a chance to win $350 by singing the Mt. Olives' mascot, Ollie Q. Cumber's anthem. And let's not forget all of the pickle delicacies served up by local businesses and Mt. Olives pickles.
Looking to join in on the fun? Take a look at some of the fun events that the festival includes.
The North Carolina Pickle Festival
The Pickle Eating Contest
You think you have what it takes to eat as many pickles as you can in five minutes? This year up to twelve contestants will be competing to eat as many kosher dills as possible. The winner gets a trophy, $30 cash prize money and total bragging rights.
