Experience

About the Festival

Welcome to Pickle Palooza, A Briny Bash!

The fastest growing pickle festival in the Southeast 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!

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The Brinedown

🍻 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: