I've Got Questions, Pickle People

Yep! Little gherkins 12 and under get in FREE and do not need a ticket. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring the whole pickle patch!

Nope! Just pull up your ticket on your phone at check-in. Save a tree. Hug a pickle.

As of now, yes—unless we sell out first. And that's not an empty threat: Pickle Palooza completely sold out last year, so waiting until the last minute is a dangerous game of pickle roulette.

Yep! Tickets are transferable. If you can't make it, you can pass the pickle to someone else.

Nice try, slick pickle. 🥒 Single-day tickets are only valid for the day purchased. If you want to experience the entire glorious, brine-soaked weekend, Weekend VIP is the ONLY ticket that includes Friday, Saturday AND Sunday.

The whole dang jar. Weekend VIP includes admission to all three days, 30-minute early entry each day, plus a VIP swag bag loaded with over $150 worth of pickle-themed snacks, goodies, deals, and discounts. It also costs less than purchasing all three days separately. Being a big dill has its perks.

Tickets are non-refundable, so double-check your date and ticket type before purchasing. Once you enter the brine, there's no going back.

Absolutely! Re-entry is allowed. Come, go, hydrate, regroup, question your life choices, then return to the brine.

Absolutely! Water bottles are allowed. Hydrated pickles are happy pickles, especially in Charleston.

Nope! Outside food and alcohol are not permitted, but water bottles are welcome. Don't worry—we'll have plenty of opportunities to eat, drink, and make questionable pickle-related purchases inside.

Yep! Bags and purses are allowed, but backpacks and coolers are not. Pack light—you'll need room for all the pickle stuff you definitely didn't plan on buying.

Nope! Clear bags are NOT required. Regular bags and purses are welcome—just remember that backpacks and coolers are not allowed. Your emotional baggage, however, is between you and the pickle.

Absolutely! Lawn chairs and camping chairs are welcome, and we encourage bringing one if you'd like guaranteed seating. Pop it open, park your pickle, and enjoy the beautiful chaos.

The main festival address is 1734 Signal Point Rd., James Island, SC. Follow the signs—and eventually, the smell of pickles.

We'll have multiple designated parking areas around the festival, with official parking maps for each day HERE. Parking is limited, so rideshare and carpooling are highly encouraged. Friends don't let friends circle the block looking for parking while the pickles are partying.

Some—but don't plan on parking your pickle all day. Seating will be very limited inside Cannon Distillery and Dill Dinkers, with the majority of seating available at Charles Towne Fermentory. Come prepared to stroll, sip, sample, and get yourself into a pickle.

Yes! All three indoor properties are handicap accessible. Every pickle deserves a spot in the jar.

Both! The festival spans indoor and outdoor spaces, including air-conditioned areas inside Cannon Distillery and Dill Dinkers. Because we want our cucumbers pickled—not our attendees.

Pickle Palooza is rain or shine. We have both indoor and outdoor areas, so check the forecast and come prepared. Pickles literally live in liquid. A little water doesn't scare us.

You bet your sweet dill! Friendly, well-behaved pets are welcome in outdoor areas. Please keep them under control and clean up after them. Nobody wants to step in a surprise pickle.

If you plan on drinking alcohol, bring a valid photo ID. No ID, no booze. We don't make the rules—we just pickle within them.

It varies by vendor, but the vast majority will accept cards. Bringing a little cash as backup never hurts—especially when a pickle emergency strikes.

Oh, dill yeah. We'll have food vendors, restaurants, beer, cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, and plenty of pickle-inspired creations throughout the festival. Come hungry. Leave brined.

Friday is our Get Pickled Kickoff Party with happy hour, pickle-themed karaoke, a costume contest, entertainment, dancing, DJ Scott Sain, and the duo from SEXBRUISE? EXBRUISE?...Spicy Baby! Basically, Friday night is when the pickles make poor decisions.

Saturday is the BIG ONE—the full Pickle Palooza festival with 40+ vendors, tastings, Clash of the Cukes, pickle competitions, pickleball, live entertainment, games, activities, and an irresponsible amount of brine.

Sunday is our laid-back Brunch & Market with Pickle Bloody Marys, vendors, trivia, brunch vibes, and one final opportunity to make your weekend unnecessarily pickled.

Dill yeah! Saturday admission includes access to pickleball activities inside Dill Dinkers from 2–5 PM, including open play, games, and challenges. Wear court shoes if you want to play. Paddles will be available.

Technically? No. Emotionally? We have questions. There will be plenty of entertainment, music, drinks, shopping, games, activities, and non-pickle options to enjoy. Come for the party; stay because you've suddenly developed strong opinions about dill.

Comfortable shoes are highly recommended. Pickle-themed clothing, costumes, questionable fashion decisions, and general dill-usion are strongly encouraged.