Prepare for Picklesburgh, Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, PA - The Roberto Clemente Bridge usually is used for vehicular and pedestrian transport or as an alluring background for Pirates fans at PNC Park. But the span is about to about to be transformed into Pickelesburgh, a place that celebrates the goodness of crunchy cucumber slices in vinegar or brine.

Picklesburgh, a tribute to the city’s involvement in pickle manufacturing dating back to the 1800s and the H.J. Heinz Company, returns for a third consecutive year July 28 and 29 from noon until 10 p.m. Besides the giant, Heinz pickle balloon, here’s what you can expect at the festival:

• Handcrafted prepared foods and artisan cocktails featuring pickled ingredients from local chefs and restaurants.

• Traditional ethnic foods that incorporate pickling such as corned beef, sauerbraten, chow-chow, sauerkraut pierogies, pickled beet eggs and dilly beans.

• Pickle-themed snack foods like dill flavored popcorn, pickle flavored ice cream and deep-fried pickles.

• International foods that utilize traditional pickling methods such as kimchi, chutney and pickled ginger.

• DIY farm-to-table demonstrations and tips from pickling/canning experts, chefs and authors.

• Pickle-juice drinking contests. We’re serious. Pickle-juice drinking contest.

• Live entertainment on the BNY Mellon Stage.

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