Worried You Missed Out on West Michigan’s Pickle Festivals? One is This Weekend in Grand Rapids
It is no secret that West Michigan loves pickles. There have been multiple festivals celebrating the dill madness already this year, but if you thought you missed out, one is going on in Grand Rapids this weekend!
If you are ready to satisfy your cravings, pack up the family and head over to Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm.
The local staple is hosting its 3rd Annual Pickle Fest on Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 2, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
An Unbelievable Dill-Infused Menu
The culinary team at Dunneback’s has created an incredible lineup that pickle lovers could only dream of. Here is what you can taste test across the farm:
- Pickle Pizza
- Pickle Queso
- Dill Pickle Soup
- Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
- Deep Fried Pickles
- Fried Pickle Dip
- Pickle Grilled Cheese
- Pickle Salsa
- Pickle Chicken Salad
- Pickle Lemonade
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Farm Fun and Live Music
Beyond the food, there is plenty to keep kids and adults entertained. Burn off energy on the mega slide and jump pad, take a ride on the barrel train, visit the farm animals, or take a spin in the human hamster wheel.
To top it all off, you can grab a cold beer from the farm and enjoy live music on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Tickets to Pickle Fest 2026
Want to celebrate your pickle pride this weekend? Tickets are $8.95 per person + fees and you can get them here.
Ed Dunneback and Girls Fruit farm is located at 3025 6 Mile Road NW in Grand Rapids.
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