The state of Illinois is host to many different food festivals, but the strangest one I've ever heard of involves lots of pickles.

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The fans of pickles in Illinois are finally happy. Their favorite food is now being honored with its very own event. The third annual Chicago Pickle Fest returns to the Windy City on Saturday, May 3rd. It starts at 11 am and runs all day.

Pickle Fest Is Returning To Chicago

This party is a street festival in Wrigleyville hosted by Old Crow Smokehouse on 3506 North Clark Street. Admission runs for just $10 to $29.99. VIP packages are available too. There are no kids and pets allowed.

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The festival will include everything imaginable involving pickles. If you don't like them, don't worry, there's plenty of food, fun, and drinks that you can enjoy too. This will definitely be a fun outdoor spring party.

Things you'll find at Chicago Pickle Fest...

  • Pickle everything
  • Pickle products
  • Pickle cocktails
  • Pickle beer
  • Pickle-focused menu
  • Pickle Desserts
  • Pickle whiskey shots
  • Pickle Dance Party
  • Pickle contests
  • Pickle giveaways
  • Pickle Juice Stein Hoisting
  • Special appearance by Mr. Pickle
  • Pickle Fest shirts
  • Pickle merchandise
  • Pickle costume contest
  • Pickle photo contest
  • Pickle games
  • Pickle shots
  • Pickle mocktails
  • Vendors
  • Live music
  • DJs
  • Kentucky Derby viewing
  • Photo ops
  • Other food
  • Beverages
  • & much more

According to Pickle Fest in Illinois, Pickles, pickles, pickles, pickles, and more pickles. There will be so much fun and food to choose from. The world is your oyster! ... or should we say, pickle?

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