Pickle Palooza III

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: 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!

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:
GA tickets include entry and pickle sampling tickets. Each batch released will have a price increase, buy early. Please note, Saturday’s price will always be $5 more than Friday & Sunday.
• Presale 1 - $15 (Friday / Sunday, $20 for Saturday)
• Presale 2 - $18 (Friday / Sunday, $23 for Saturday)
• More Tickets announced after Presale

𝐕𝐈𝐏:
All VIP weekend passes include pickle sampling tickets. Each batch released will have a price increase, buy early.
• Presale 1 - $50
• Presale 2 - $60
• More Tickets announced after Presale

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.