**Visit Sechler’s Pickle Factory During the St. Joe Pickle Festival!**
– **Dates:** July 15th-20th, 2024
– **Location:** Sechler’s Pickle Factory
Take a free tour of our factory during the St. Joe Pickle Festival, running from July 18th-20th, 2024. Tours are available:
– Monday-Friday: 9 am – 11 am, 12:30 pm – 3 pm
– Saturday: 9 am – Noon
**Tour Highlights:**
Learn about the early history of pickle-making in St. Joe and visit the original home of Ralph and Anne Sechler, founders of “St. Joe Valley Pickles.” Outdoors, see our pickle storage vats and witness fresh cucumbers being processed. Inside, observe how pickles are washed, cut, cooked, sweetened, packed, and labeled, while learning about our company’s history and techniques. Afterward, visit our Showroom to shop our products and explore the Pickle Museum.
**FAQs:**
– **Clothing Requirements:** Closed-toed shoes and sleeves are required. No sandals, Crocs, or tank tops allowed.
– **Tour Duration:** Tours last 15-20 minutes, departing every half hour.
– **Reservations:** Not required for small groups; larger groups (10 people) should contact us to reserve spots.
– **Accessibility:** Handicap accessible; bring mobility devices if needed.
– **Photography:** Not permitted during the tour.
– **Health Concerns:** Medical masks recommended for those sensitive to factory conditions.
– **Shuttle Service:** Free shuttle available on Saturday, July 20th, from 9 am – 11:30 am between the Pickle Festival and our factory.
