Tribune Staff Report
BERRIEN SPRINGS After a 16-year hiatus, the Berrien Springs Pickle Festival returns from 7 a.m. to dusk Sunday.
The day begins with registration and packet pickup at 7 a.m. at the Berrien County Youth Fair, 9122 U.S, Hwy. 31, for the inaugural “In a Pickle 5K” race. Pre-register at runsignup.com. The race begins at 8 a.m.
The Berrien Springs-Oronoko Township Fire Department presents a breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Public Safety Building, 4583 Snow Road.
At 10:00 a.m., the festival starts on the grounds of the History Center at Courthouse Square and the Berrien Springs Community Library. Activities include contests such as big wheel racing, the pickle fling and a pickle decorating contest. Kids can enjoy old-fashioned games on the library grounds, with prizes for all winners. A special pickle-themed tasting room will be inside the 1839 Courthouse.