Why is Mansfield the Pickle Capital of Texas?
Well, long story short…
All the way back in 1924 the Dalton family lived in Mansfield and ran a small grocery store in Ft. Worth. Looking to expand their offerings and support the family, Mildred Dalton began stocking the store with homemade pies, mayonnaise and eventually pickles grown right in their Mansfield garden. The name of these condiments and pickles would eventually become Best Maid.
Fast forward to 2012 and the Pickled Mansfield Society and the Pickle Queens launched and began putting on the annual St. Paddy’s Day Pickle Parade & Palooza to honor the town’s briny history. Now over 30,000 people hit the streets every March for the festival and parade.
When is the next Pickle Parade?
Saturday, March 21, 2026
What Is a Pickle Queen?
From their official website: “Pickle Queens® are the last to leave the party and the first to arrive. We have an opinion, know how to stand alone, but understand the power of an entourage. We appreciate men, love our kids, believe in our community and have the confidence to laugh at ourselves at the end of the day.”