WE COULD NOT HAVE HAD SUCH AN AMAZING SUCCESS
WITHOUT YOU!!!

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A day filled with laughter, community spirit, and, 
of course, the unmistakable allure of PICKLES. 

Together, let’s make memories and
support a worthy cause,  
as proceeds from the festival go towards benefiting 
the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
ensuring that everyone in our community has access to nutritious meals. 

Pickles, pickles and more pickles!!!!!
Come to a unique vendor marketplace with food trucks and artisan creations galore, all featuring specialty pickle menus and offerings.
Oh, and did we mention, 2024 had 7 different pickles brands and stands!?!



But it’s not all about pickles;
Canton Pickle Fest is an
all-inclusive, everybody’s welcome
festival!
An event brimming with activities
suitable for all ages, featuring a variety of contests and numerous opportunities for festival engagement.

We'll have a DJ spinning live and
entertainment on the stage.
Be sure to check out the specialty drinks at
Canton DORA spots like
Jerzee's Grille and Pub and more!

It’s gonna be fire!

VIP VisitCanton.com pass- Plan your trip to Canton!  
With this exclusive VIP pass, your adventure extends far beyond pickles, unlocking a world of discounts and coupons across Stark County.


Enter the Raffle for a chance to win a basket donated by VisitCanton.com

Coloring Contest-Kids of all ages!
Download this coloring page and bring it to the
Canton Pickle Fest- Kid’s Tent, for an entry to win Zaid, the Squishmallow Jar of Pickles. 

Event Merchandise:
Grab your official event t-shirts and stickers from our shop and show your love for pickles and support for Canton Pickle Fest!

Prepare
for
All Things
Pickle!
🥒🥒🥒🥒🥒🥒🥒

PICKLE PALOOZA GAMES
-canceled by sponsor-
🥒

THE BEST PICKLE CONTEST
exclusive
Judges Passes
Not Available for 2025
🥒

PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT
for fun prizes*

Get a Raffle ticket for each purchase*
and enter to win fun Pickle Themed Baskets, a Custom Designed Nintendo Switch Basket, a VisitCanton.com raffle basket, T-shirts, stickers and more.
Raffle tickets also available for purchase at CPF Official Booth as well, with proceeds being donated to the
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.

AND,
OF COURSE,
THOUGHTFULLY CHOOSEN
FOOD VENDORS AND FOOD TRUCKS
WITH SPECIALTY PICKLE MENUS
AND BEVERAGES

FOR THE DAY

Event Highlights:

  • Vendor Marketplace: Explore our bustling marketplace filled with artisanal food vendors, craft artists, and more. Discover unique finds and delicious treats from local and regional vendors. Get a raffle ticket (while they last) for each purchase you make from the vending booths.

  • Pickle Contest: Get involved in our Pickle Contest! Taste and deliberate the “dill-ectablity” of a variety of pickle creations and help us crown the next pickle champion!

  • Pickle Palooza Games: Enjoy pickle-themed games like greasy pickle toss, pickle relay races, and more. Every hour Akron Pickle Company will have a special game for all to participate in and enjoy! Be on the look-out for the schedule of events coming soon! -canceled by sponsor-

  • Scavenger Hunt: Participate in our photo scavenger hunt by solving riddles, completing tasks and taking pictures for a chance to win a fun prize.

  • Comedy Acts: Throughout the day on the main stage brought by Krack Pots Comedy Club.

  • Pickleball Tournament-
    Presented by The Eric Snow YMCA- Click here to learn more.

  • Cornhole Tournament: CANCELED BY VENDOR

  • Raffles: Win super stuffed baskets full of pickle presents- with two different ways to enter! Purchase items from vendor booths to receive tickets for prize baskets* or purchase tickets to benefit The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Turn in tickets to a Canton Pickle Fest Staff member by 5 pm for your chance to win!

  • Entertainment: Dance to the beat with the high-energy of DJ Christian Dela Vega, who will MC the day's events and keep the vibes alive all day. Be sure to listen up for important announcements throughout the day.

  • While you're at Centennial Plaza, grab a drink from Jerzee’s and soak in the vibrant atmosphere! Canton Pickle Fest is in a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area), so enjoy yourself, explore, and spend some time downtown Canton.

  • Event Merchandise: Grab your official event t-shirts and stickers from The Official Booth at the fest and show your love for pickles!

  • Volunteer Opportunities: Want to get involved?
    We need volunteers! Each Volunteer receives an official event T-shirt and lanyard.

    Father’s Day Weekend, Saturday, June 14th, 2025
    100% of proceeds from Canton Pickle Fest 2024 were donated to the
    Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank