Pittsburgh bridge to host Picklesburgh
The Rachel Carson Bridge in Downtown Pittsburgh will once again transform into Picklesburgh from noon to 10 p.m. July 15 and 16, highlighted by a giant flying Heinz pickle balloon.
Produced by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Picklesburgh is a culinary celebration that goes beyond the dill pickle to include international dishes and handcrafted foods from local chefs that house-cure pickled vegetables; how-to demonstrations that embrace the farm-to-table movement and the rising popularity of canning; pickle-hemed merchandise; live music; a “Li’l Gherkins” area with free activities; and a competitive pickle juice drinking contest, where more than 60 participants will down a quart of pickle juice in pursuit of a $500 grand prize.
Craft beer will be available throughout the festival, and, beginning at 5 p.m., several restaurants will offer a selection of artisan cocktails, many featuring pickled ingredients.
For more information, visit www.picklesburgh.com.