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Welcome to Pickle Palooza III, A Briny Bash!

 

The largest pickle festival in the Southeast is returning for an entire weekend from September 18-20.

 

Get ready for a weekend filled with picklelicious fun. Not a pickle lover? No worries! In addition to enjoying a day of live music, we’ll have plenty of regular dish options as well!

 

We are now accepting vendors at the link below:
https://thepicklepalooza.com/vendors/

 

Clash of the Cukes (best pickles in Charleston) competitors apply at the link below:
https://thepicklepalooza.com/clashofthecukes/

 

CHANGES FROM 2025:
• The Palooza is now an entire WEEKEND, with each day having its own vibe (see the breakdown below).
• We are incorporating pickleball at a much larger scale this year. More TBA soon on this.

 

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Friday: Pickle Palooza Kickoff Party
6pm – 10pm
We’re kicking off the weekend with a brined-up happy hour that turns into a full-blown dance party. Think pickle cocktails, throwback bangers, and a crowd that came to pregame responsibly…ish.

What to expect:

• Pickle-infused cocktails & drink specials
• High-energy DJ + dance floor takeover
• Themed photo ops to start your weekend right
• Pickle bites & snack vendors
• Early access merch + limited-edition drops

This is your warm-up. Stretch accordingly.

 

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Saturday: The Main Festival
2pm – 6pm

The main event. The big brine. The festival that started it all, now supersized. Vendors, competitions, live entertainment, pickleball activations, and more dill-icious creations than your taste buds are prepared for.

What to expect:

• 40+ food, retail & artisan vendors
• Pickle competitions & crowd-favorite contests
• Live music & entertainment throughout the day
• Pickleball activations + interactive games
• Massive themed installations & photo moments
• Samples, surprises, and absurd amounts of brine

This is the headline day. Hydrate. Pace yourself.

 

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Sunday: Pickle Brunch & Market
11:30am – 3:30pm

We’re closing the weekend with a laid-back, slightly unhinged pickle brunch. Mimosas meet markets. Brunch meets brine. It’s the perfect recovery day.

What to expect:

• Pickle-inspired brunch dishes
• Mimosa & Bloody Mary bars (pickle-forward, obviously)
• Curated artisan & vintage-style market
• Chill live music / acoustic sets
• Relaxed vibes with just enough chaos

Church is optional. Brunch is not.

 

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👑 VIP Weekend:

Go all in on Pickle Palooza with the Weekend VIP Pass, your all-access ticket to the full three-day pickle party. Enjoy entry to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, plus 30-minute early access each day so you can beat the crowds and snag the best bites and drinks first. VIP guests will also receive exclusive Pickle Palooza swag and access to a private VIP lounge on Saturday, the perfect place to relax, recharge, and flex your elite pickle status.

 

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Get ready for a *brine*-tastic experience all weekend as we celebrate all things pickles. Whether you’re a pickle enthusiast or just curious to explore the tangy world of pickles, Pickle Palooza is the perfect event for you! This will be a festival-style atmosphere with live music featuring live music, food trucks, beer tents, liquor vendors, games, and more. See the list below for a breakdown of our current planned vendors and activities.

And did we mention Pickleball? Yes! We are thrilled to include Pickleball as a way to build the community and spread the love of the game! We will have courts, coaches, and experienced players on hand to help folks get a taste for the game as well as introducing local Pickleball clubs and companies to the public.

Click “Going” to get updates on this Briny Bash!

Indulge in a wide array of pickle-themed treats & activities including:

• Pickle tasting
• Pickle eating contest
• Pickle juice chug contest
• Pickle bobbing contest
• Clash of the Cukes contest (local restaurants will compete for best pickles in Charleston)
• Intro to Pickleball/Pickleball challenges
• Pickle dancers
• Pickle gladiators
• Our pickle mascots, Dillbert & Briney Spears
• Pickle-themed activities
• Pickle merch
• Pickle photo ops
• Over 30 pickle-themed vendors
• And much, much more!

 

We will announce any updates or vendor additions on social media when confirmed.

 

*Vendors are subject to change before the event

 

But that’s not all! We have *dill*-ightful entertainment lined up for you throughout the day. Enjoy live music, engaging performances, and interactive pickle games that will leave you in *pickle* of excitement!

 

Don’t forget to bring your appetite! Explore the *pickle paradise* of food trucks and stands offering mouthwatering pickle-infused dishes. From pickle pizza to pickle pops, there’s something for everyone to satisfy their pickle cravings.

 

So mark your calendars and gather your pickle-loving friends for a day of pickle-themed extravaganza at Pickle Palooza! We can’t wait to see you there!

 

Event Schedule: Will be posted closer to the event date.

 

Tickets:

We will have general admission and a VIP weekend pass for this event. VIP will include a 3-day pass, early access, exclusive swag, a VIP lounge on Saturday, and other perks TBA soon. Each batch of tickets has a limited number of tickets. As tickets sell out or as the event approaches, prices will increase. BUY EARLY!

 

Sponsors:

• TBA soon

If you’re interested in being a sponsor for this event, please go to ThePicklePalooza.com/sponsors/ or send an email to info@thepicklepalooza.com.

 

You must bring a valid ID and be 21+ if you plan on drinking at this event. There is limited free parking at the venue. We encourage guests to carpool, Uber, or Lyft, especially if you plan on drinking. We may add additional parking and shuttles closer to the event date.

 

This is a family-friendly event. Children 12 and under will be admitted free of charge when accompanied by their parent/guardian.