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You've heard of autumn festivals celebrating apples, pumpkins and other goodies–but how about a pickle festival? Winchester, New Hampshire holds one every year, and it's great fun.

Up and down the street of this small town, you'll see people selling pickles of all kinds–sweet, sour, dill and garlic.

Crafts and food booths, kids' activities and games, a cucumber sculpture contest and a parade round out the event.

We had a wonderful time here, met many interesting people and picked up lots of recipes and tips for growing better pickles. It's a family-oriented event; no alcohol allowed.

Winchester is in southwest New Hampshire where State Highways 10 and 119 meet, 20 miles south of Keene. The festival is held in September, but dates vary; in 2003, it's slated for Sept. 27.

For more information, call Jon Baldvins at 1-603/ 239-6802.