09/16/2027 to 09/18/2027
Celebrate all things pickle! (yes, there will be pickleball).
Here’s a very cool idea for a mini-festival… “Pickles, pickleball, and everything else we can relate to a pickle. It will be a briny bash!”
It's called Pickle Palooza, and the inaugural event took place on a Saturday in September, 2024 at Ferry Wharf in Mount Pleasant, overlooking Charleston Harbor and the Ravenel Bridge.
It was officially back in 2025, with a brand new venue - The Rickhouse, on James Island at 1734 Signal Point Rd. Then, in 2026, it's expanded to a whole weekend long.
Dates and details for 2027 haven't been announced yet, so stay tuned.
Here's what was on tap in 2026:
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.
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
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
Tickets range in price and may be purchased through Eventbrite.
Exact dates and details for 2027 haven't been announced yet, so stay tuned.