Round up the Cowboys and Cowgirls to join Mr. Pickle and his friends for a day of fun and Fried Pickles in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Mr. Pickle will be out and about throughout the day greeting pickle fans from near and far.

Art, Craft, Direct Sales, and Food vendors will be in hand for you to do some early Christmas shopping.

Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, and much more will be available!

The Penn Strong Pickle Juice Drinking Contest will begin at 3 p.m. in the tent near the front gate entrance. The State Farm tent will be beside the contest tent. Mr. Pickle will be on hand to oversee the contest and pose for pictures with the 1st place winner and runner up who will be crowned Mayor and Assistant Mayor of Fried Pickle Town.

Stay tuned to the Fried Pickle Facebook page (the one with over 7,000 members) for more contest details.

Donations will be accepted at the contest to help 4 year old Penn Hazuda and his fight against cancer. Penn’s family and their State Farm Agency have supported the festival since its beginning 5 years ago. His Dad Eric has battled pancreatic issues this year as well. “Come as you are, Come as you believe because to us You’re A Big Dill!”