In "Aunt Bee's Mayberry Cookbook," there is a recipe for "Aunt Bee's Kerosene Cucumbers" along with Barney's quote from this episode that labeled them as such.
When the contest judges sample Aunt Bee's pickles, the carousel music stops outside and then resumes after the blue ribbon is presented. This was a choice made by music director Earle Hagen in order to heighten the suspense.
Although this is one of the most popular episodes of the series, the script was originally not met with much enthusiasm by the producers.