About the Festival

Welcome to Pickle Palooza, A Briny Bash!

 

The largest pickle festival in the Southeast organized by Red Devil Events is returning to Charleston in September!

 

Pickle Palooza returns bigger, brinier, and bolder with a full weekend takeover. From high-energy dance parties to the ultimate pickle festival and a laid-back Sunday brunch market, this is the only weekend where being extra is encouraged, especially if it’s extra crunchy.

 

Not a pickle lover? No worries! In addition to everything pickled, there will also be plenty of regular dish options.

The Basics:

 

  • What: PICKLES!
  • When: September 18-20, 2026
  • Where: 1734 Signal Point Rd, Charleston, SC

New in 2026:

Due to the extraordinary demand and last year’s sellout event, Pickle Palooza will now be an entire weekend running from September 18-20!

🍻 Friday: Palooza Kickoff Party

🍻 Friday: 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.

🥒 Saturday: The Main Festival

🥒 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.

🥂 Sunday: Pickle Brunch & Market

🥂 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.