Pickle Fest Returns to Grand Rapids This Weekend

If pickles are your passion, get ready to relish this weekend in Grand Rapids!

The sour, salty, crunchy star of the snack world is getting its own spotlight at a local farm.

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Grand Rapids Pickle Fest

Pickle Fest is returning to Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm Saturday, August 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 3, 12 p.m. to 4p.m.. Enjoy two days of dill-forward treats, farm fun, and live entertainment!

Ed Dunneback and Girls Fruit Farm via Facebook

Whether you love them straight up, fried, in salad, or in lemonade (yes, really), you’ll find plenty of ways to satisfy your pickle obsession.

Pickle Overload: A Briny Menu Like No Other

The kitchen at Dunneback’s is going all in on the dill. Snack on creative dishes like:

Pickle Chicken Salad
Pickle Queso
Fried Pickle Dip
Pickle Samples
Dill Pickle Soup
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Pickle Pizza
Pickle Salsa
Pickle Grilled Cheese
Deep Fried Pickles

You might just find a new favorite—or at least something to post on Instagram!

Family Fun on the Farm

Pickle Fest isn’t just about the snacks. The farm will also be buzzing with activities for kids and adults alike.

From giant slides and a jump pad to a hamster wheel, yard games, friendly farm animals and live music, there’s something for every age.

Ed Dunneback and Girls Fruit Farm via Facebook

Tickets are $8.95 per person—get them here. Kids three and under are free.

A Century of Farming, and Still Growing

Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm has been part of the West Michigan community for over 100 years. What started as a traditional family farm has grown into a go-to spot for u-pick produce, fresh bakery items, hard cider, and fun seasonal events.

And just around the corner? Their summer concert series continues with Neon Crows August 20.

Pickle Fest is your chance to soak up summer and celebrate Michigan agriculture—with a side of dill.

Discover 20 + U-Pick Fruit Farms Near Grand Rapids

Spring is in full swing and that means West Michigan's many fruit farms are gearing up for the season. Strawberries will be ready for picking in June, followed by cherries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and peaches in July.

Next will be pear, apples, and pumpkins. Check out where you can pick your own fruit in the Grand Rapids area!

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Lazy River Vibes: Where to Go Tubing Near Grand Rapids This Summer

Floating down the river with your friends, a cooler full of drinks, and nothing on the schedule? These are the best places near Grand Rapids to make that summer dream a reality.

Even better — many local outfitters make it easy, offering tube rentals along with drop-off and pick-up service, so all you have to do is sit back, relax, and float.

Gallery Credit: Janna

Now Open in 2025: West Michigan's Hottest New Restaurants

We can all get stuck in restaurant ruts. If you're looking for a new spot to grab a bite and a beverage, read on!

New West Michigan dining destinations include bakeries, authentic Mexican restaurants, Cajun eateries, new American cuisine, vegan joints, even a beloved Grand Rapids breakfast and lunch joint that's been resurrected. Check out the new bars and food trucks too!

As more restaurants open up, we'll continue to add to this list, so check back!

Gallery Credit: Janna