A Global Brine: See Us at the Pickle & International Food Festival!

Get your passports (and your appetites) ready! Grasshopper’s Wicked Pickles is thrilled to be part of Loudoun County’s first-ever Pickle & International Food Festival at Crooked Run Fermentation in Sterling, VA.

This massive two-day event is a celebration of all things fermented and flavorful. It combines the crunch of the East Coast’s best pickle makers with a vibrant array of global cuisines. Whether you’re a “Pickle Person” or just a fan of bold international flavors, this is the spring event you can’t miss!

Event Details

• Where: Crooked Run Fermentation (22455 Davis Dr, Suite 120, Sterling, VA 20164)

• When: Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19, 2026

• Daily Schedule:

  • VIP Hour: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Early access!)

  • General Admission: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Sat) / 6:00 PM (Sun)

What’s Happening?

Crooked Run is turning their Sterling facility into a global food playground:

• Pickle Row: We’ll be set up alongside 10 of the best pickle vendors on the East Coast. Come by for unlimited samples and to find your “wicked” favorite.

• Global Flavors: Over 40 vendors and cultural food trucks will be serving up international dishes from around the world.

• Craft Beverages: Wash everything down with Crooked Run’s famous craft beers, natural wines, or signature cocktails from the Nectar Bar.

• Epic Entertainment: On Saturday night at 7:00 PM, don’t miss Pickleback (the ultimate Nickelback cover band) for a high-energy cap to the day!

• Family Fun: Games, activities, and School of Rock performances make this a great outing for all ages.

Tickets & Tips

• Admission: General Admission is $5 (plus fees). We highly recommend pre-purchasing online to use the express entry lane.

• Go VIP: Upgrade to a “Very Important Pickle Person” (VIPP) ticket for $25 to get one-hour early entry and an exclusive festival swag bag!

• Rain or Shine: The party goes on regardless of the weather.

• Ride Share: Planning to enjoy the beer garden? Use the ride-share drop-off located near the venue (Coordinates: 38.99473, -77.42572).

We can’t wait to see you in Sterling for this one-of-a-kind global celebration. Come find the Grasshopper’s Wicked Pickles booth and grab a jar to pair with your favorite international dish!