WHO
Founder: Monica Beeman
Pickle Fest Texarkana is a community-driven festival created to bring people together through fun, food, and a whole lot of pickle-themed excitement. Founded by Monica Beeman, who loves celebrating small businesses, families, and regional culture, Pickle Fest is powered by volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and thousands of attendees who make this event unforgettable each year.
WHAT
Pickle Fest Texarkana is a one-day, high-energy festival packed with entertainment, shopping, competitions, and unique experiences you won't find anywhere else. From pickle-inspired foods and specialty retail vendors to live music, contests, games, and family activities, there's something for everyone.
Pickle Fest welcomed an estimated 15,000 attendees during its inaugural year, proving just how much the community loves a one-of-a-kind pickle celebration.
Festival highlights include:
• Pickle-inspired food and drinks
• Retail and artisan vendors
• Live entertainment and music
• Family-friendly activities
• Competitions, contests, and special events
• 5K race and car show (2026 and beyond!)
WHEN
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 • 10AM-5PM
🕘 Full-day festival event (schedule released closer to festival date)
WHERE
📍 Downtown Texarkana — Front Street Festival Plaza
Located in the heart of downtown, making it easy to explore local shops, restaurants, and attractions while enjoying the festival.
WHY
Pickle Fest Texarkana was created to:
• Support small businesses and local vendors
• Create a unique regional event for people to travel for
• Bring families, friends, and communities together
• Boost local tourism and economic growth
• Celebrate fun, creativity, and (of course) pickles
What started as a bold idea quickly became one of the region's most talked-about community events, and we're just getting started.
HOW
There are so many ways to be part of Pickle Fest:
✔ Attend and experience the fun — FREE ADMISSION!
✔ Apply to be a vendor (on the website)
✔ Become a sponsor — visit our Become a Sponsor page
✔ Volunteer (email us at txkpicklefest@yahoo.com)
✔ Compete in events and contests — register on the DAY OF PFest 2026
✔ Follow along on social media for updates and announcements
💚 Join the Fun
Whether you come for the food, the shopping, the entertainment, or just to say you experienced a festival dedicated to pickles, we're glad you're here.
Welcome to Pickle Fest Texarkana.
Mascots: Paddy and Patrick Pickle
Red River Credit Union
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