Texarkana’s Pickle Fest Returns on October 10

Watch out because next weekend Texarkana is going to be in a bit of a pickle, and that is a good thing! Get ready for the 2nd Annual Pickle Fest in downtown Texarkana.

The 2nd Annual Pickle Fest Texarkana will kick off on Saturday, October 10 at Front Street Festival Plaza in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas. Presented by title sponsor Red River Credit Union, this year's festival is bringing back all the favorite activities from last year while adding a few new attractions.

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New 5K And Car Show at Pickle Fest Texarkana

The fun will all start at 10 AM and go on until 5 PM. New this year will be a 5K race and car show, giving visitors even more reasons to head downtown. If you remember, the first Pickle Fest took place in the spring, but festival officials decided the cooler fall temperatures would be better for a day outside.

Pickles, Music, Vendors And More

The Pickle Fest will feature live music, food vendors, adult refreshments, shopping vendors and contests, including a pickle juice drinking contest, see who can hold a stein full of pickle brine the longest and a pet pickle costume contest (try to say that one 3 times fast!)

There will also be a kids area, canning competitions, and of course, plenty of pickles.

Whether you're a pickle lover, a classic car fan, or just looking for a fun family event, there will be plenty to enjoy throughout the day.

For more details, including registration information for the 5K and car show, just go to their website at picklefeasttexarkana.com. You can also go to their Facebook page and keep up to date on all the events.

Check out the pictures below from last year's Pickle Fest, the very first Pickle Fest in Texarkana!