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Winchester New Hampshire Pickle Festival 2024

Winchester New Hampshire Pickle Festival 2024

Get ready for a day of fun, food, and pickles at the Winchester New Hampshire Pickle Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

The festival runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Main Street in Winchester, NH, and is packed with events and activities for all ages.

Visit the Official website here https://winchesternhpicklefestival.org/welcome

Schedule of Events (Rain or Shine)

Main Street

  • Pickle Parade: 10:00 AM

Pickle Store

  • Pickle Festival Gift Shop and Information Booth: All Day
  • Canning Contest Applications: Deadline 12:00 Noon
  • Pickle Eating Contest Applications: To be held at 1:00 PM at the Gazebo

Town Hall Lawn

  • Free Patriot Pickle Company Pickles: All day or until they are gone, at the Corner of Main St. and Rt. 119
  • Ask Wanda: 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
  • Chain Saw Wood Carving Demo by Auchmoody Wood Carving: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Durkee Street Main Stage

  • Music from Steel Rail: 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM

Durkee Street Tent

  • Music by the Nelson Town Band: Immediately following the Pickle Parade
  • Music by the Shelburne Falls Military Band: 11:00 AM

Gazebo Attractions

  • Pickle Eating Contest: 1:00 PM
  • Farmers Market and Vendors on the Lawn: All Day

United Church Parking Lot

  • Bounce House for the Kids: All Day (provided by ACCESS)

Winchester Centennial Lions Club Tent

  • Largest Cucumber Growing Contest: 12:00 Noon
  • Lions Club Eyeglass Collection Boxes
  • Lions Club Plastic Collection Boxes

Throughout the Festival

  • Local Vendors with Food and Merchandise: All Day

Directions & Parking Information

Location

Main Street, Winchester, NH 03470
View on Google Maps

Note: Parker Street will be CLOSED from Main Street to Union Street. Access to Parker Street will be off of Union Avenue.

Parking

  • Free Parking: Available at the Winchester School, 85 Parker Street. A short walk away with a shuttle bus available all day.
  • Handicapped & VIP Parking: Located at the lot at Town Hall. Reserved for those who truly need it.
  • Paid Parking: Available at the VFW, 35 Main Street, Winchester. Suggested Donation: $5

Local Accommodations and Attractions

Stay & Shop Locally

Make a weekend of it! Here are some local places to stay and things to do and see in the area:

Inns, Airbnbs & Campgrounds

  • Monadnock Bed and Breakfasts
  • The Arlington Inn & Tavern – Winchester
  • Centennial House Bed and Breakfast – Northfield, MA
  • Forest Lake Campground – Winchester

Hotels

  • Best Western Plus – Keene, NH
  • Hampton Inn & Suites – Greenfield, MA
  • Latchis Hotel – Brattleboro, VT
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites – Keene, NH
  • Courtyard – Keene, NH
  • Comfort Inn & Suites – Brattleboro, VT
  • Hampton Inn – Brattleboro, VT

Restaurants

  • The Rustic Table
  • Win Win Chinese
  • The Arlington Inn & Tavern
  • Route 78 Grill
  • The Trolley Grill

Sights & Attractions

  • Pisgah State Park
  • Gardiner Mountain Hiking Trail
  • Forest Lake
  • Winchester Town Beach
  • The Ashuelot Rail Trail
  • The Ashuelot Covered Bridge
  • Coombs Covered Bridge
  • Winchester Historical Society and The Sheridan Museum
  • New England Sweetwater Farm & Distillery
  • Monadnock Speedway
  • Musterfield Park
  • Northfield Drive-In Theater
  • Winchester Farmers Market on Main
  • Conant Public Library
  • Thayer Library
  • Winchester Speedpark

Conclusion

The Winchester New Hampshire Pickle Festival is an event not to be missed! With a variety of activities, contests, and entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a pickle-packed day in Winchester. For more information, visit our website or contact the festival organizers. We encourage all visitors to carpool and make use of the free and paid parking options available.

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