Pickles & Paws – New York’s Largest Adoption Event & Pickle Festival
📍 Southaven County Park, 761 Victory Avenue, Yaphank, NY
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Join us for Pickles & Paws, where adoptable animals collide with a full-scale pickle festival for an unforgettable day of family fun. This one-of-a-kind event brings together rescues and shelters from across New York with adoptable dogs, cats, rabbits, puppies, kittens, farm animals, and even select exotic animals, giving visitors the chance to meet a wide variety of animals looking for their forever homes.
Beyond adoptions, Pickles & Paws is a true festival experience for all the foodies and fun-seekers. Explore an entire pickle festival featuring creative pickle foods, specialty vendors, and contests, plus live music, food trucks, a beer garden, artisan makers, permanent jewelry, pot-your-own plant stations, and interactive vendors for all ages.
Enjoy signature attractions like the Adoptable Animal Fashion Show, Puppy Yoga, agility demonstrations, training sessions, foam party, face painting, fairy hair, and more. Whether you’re looking to adopt, support local rescues, or just enjoy an amazing community event, there’s something for everyone.
Come for the Paws. Stay for the Pickles. 🐾🥒
🎟 Tickets Required – Limited Quantity Available
🐾 Rescue & Shelter Participation
🎪 Vendors & Interactive Experiences
🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities
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Vendor, sponsorship, and talent opportunities available.