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Fall Pickle & International Food Festival — Sterling, VA | Oct 17-18, 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AM Crooked Run Fermentation

A Two-Day Food Festival Featuring Pickles, Global Cuisine, Craft Beer & Live Entertainment 🥒 Pickle & International Food Festival – Sterling, VA 🥒 Returning is everyones favorite Loudoun County’s Pickle Festival & International Food Festival , a two-day celebration packed with bold flavors, global cuisine, craft beverages, live music, and family-friendly fun. Hosted at Crooked Run Fermentation in Sterling, Virginia , this rain-or-shine festival brings together 95+ vendors for an unforgettable weekend. 📍 Location: Crooked Run Fermentation 22455 Davis Dr, Suite 120 Sterling, VA 20164 📅 Dates: Oct17-18, 2026 🎟 Tickets: Available online: Click here for tickets . Kids 12 and under are free! 🌟 Festival Highlights 🥒 Multiple Pickle Vendors Featuring 10+ of the best pickle vendors along the East Coast , serving up creative, crave-worthy pickle-inspired bites. 🚚✨ Cultural Food Trucks A curated lineup of almost two dozen global food trucks celebrating culinary traditions from around the world. 🛍️ Vendor Market Shop over 65+ local with tons of amazing vendors offering art, crafts, specialty treats, and unique goods. 🍺🍹 Craft Beer & Signature Cocktails Sip, snack, and soak in the festival vibes with craft beer and specialty drinks. 🎶 Live Music Check out the live music inside on the Nectar stage 👨‍👩‍👧 Fun for All Ages Games, activities, and entertainment for kids and adults alike. 👕 Limited-Edition Pickle Festival Merch Exclusive festival merchandise drops you won’t want to miss. 🌧️☀️ Rain or Shine No matter the weather, the pickle party goes on! 🎟 Tickets: Available online: Click here for tickets Whether you’re a pickle fanatic or a food festival explorer, this is a can’t-miss spring event in Northern Virginia. Vendor applications can be uploaded here

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