SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
Celebrate Italian heritage, food, and community in the heart of Summerville. The 2026 Summerville Italian Feast brings classic pasta, pizza, cannoli, gelato, music, local vendors, and Italian spirit to Hutchinson Square on Sunday, November 15, from 11 AM to 5 PM.
The celebration extends beyond Feast day: Pastaball pickleball takes place November 7 and the Meatball 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run follows November 14. Explore all three events, find visitor information, and see how these festivities help support the Dorchester Two Educational Foundation.
WHEN
Sunday, November 15, 2026 • 11 AM–5 PM
WHERE
Hutchinson Square • Downtown Summerville
ADMISSION
Festival admission: check official site for updates
PARKING
Plan your visit to Hutchinson Square, review travel tips, and watch for organizer updates about downtown parking and access.
Three events across November: Pastaball pickleball, the Meatball Run, and the main Italian Feast.
Enjoy Italian favorites, regional vendors, food trucks, and the flavors of the Feast.
Dates, venues, registration, parking, accessibility, and the purpose behind the celebration.
See the organizers’ latest announcements, registration links, vendor information, and event updates.
FOR VENDORS, SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Be Part of the Feast
The Summerville Italian Feast welcomes vendors and sponsors to help bring Italian heritage, food, and community together in historic downtown Summerville. The event supports the Dorchester Two Educational Foundation, which benefits teachers and students in Dorchester School District Two.
For 2026, the organizers list vendor booth spaces and food truck spaces on their official vendor page. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. See the official website for current pricing, terms, and application availability.
THREE EVENTS • ONE ITALIAN CELEBRATION
Celebrate over two November weekends: Pastaball pickleball on November 7, the Meatball Run on November 14, and the Italian Feast on November 15. Event details are provided by the organizers; check their official pages for updated registration and start times.
Pastaball and Meatball Run start times are not yet listed on the festival pages. Check with organizers for registration, start times, and any schedule changes.
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
Saturday • November 7, 2026 • Time TBA
Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles competition at The Pickle Bar in Summerville. Proceeds support the Dorchester Two Educational Foundation. See tournament details →
5K & 1-MILE FUN RUN
Saturday • November 14, 2026 • Time TBA
The Meatball 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run move to Pine Trace Park for 2026. The race welcomes runners, walkers, families, and supporters while raising funds for local education. See race and registration details →
MAIN FESTIVAL DAY
Sunday • November 15, 2026 • 11 AM–5 PM
Enjoy Italian food, gelato, cannoli, pizza, pasta, and food and craft vendors throughout Hutchinson Square in downtown Summerville. Proceeds benefit the Dorchester Two Educational Foundation. Visit the official festival website →
PLAN YOUR VISIT
The main Italian Feast takes place at Hutchinson Square in historic downtown Summerville. The Pastaball tournament is at The Pickle Bar on November 7, while the Meatball Run takes place at Pine Trace Park on November 14. These are three separate locations, so check the event you plan to attend before traveling.
Street closure maps, designated event parking areas, and arrival instructions were not confirmed on the official festival website at the time of this update. Check organizer announcements closer to each event.
Expect a busy downtown during the Italian Feast on November 15. Follow posted signs and any official traffic notices. Specific closure streets and times have not yet been published on the festival site.
Italian Feast: Hutchinson Square in downtown Summerville. Pastaball: The Pickle Bar, Summerville. Meatball Run: Pine Trace Park, Summerville (a new 2026 location). See each organizer page for venue instructions.
Downtown festival crowds may be substantial. Plan extra travel time and check with the organizers for accessible parking or other accommodations. Bring comfortable shoes and confirm your event’s location before setting out.
Nov. 7 — Pastaball
The Pickle Bar, Summerville
View tournament details →
Nov. 14 — Meatball Run
Pine Trace Park, Summerville
View run details →
Nov. 15 — Italian Feast
Hutchinson Square, Downtown Summerville
View official festival website →
EAT, SHOP & EXPLORE
The Italian Feast brings a taste of the Old Country to the Lowcountry, featuring pasta, pizza, cannoli, gelato, local artisans, regional vendors, and food trucks in historic downtown Summerville.
Extend your visit with downtown Summerville restaurants, cafés, shops, and small businesses near Hutchinson Square.
The festival features food trucks and vendor booths. The organizers offer vendor applications and publish vendor participation information online.
Expect Italian favorites including pasta, pizza, cannoli, gelato, and other dishes and desserts from participating food vendors.
PLAN YOUR FEAST
Answers to common questions about the Italian Feast and its related events. The organizers’ website is the source for the latest information.
The main Italian Feast is Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Hutchinson Square in historic downtown Summerville, South Carolina.
Pastaball is a pickleball tournament on Saturday, November 7, at The Pickle Bar in Summerville, featuring Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles divisions.
The Meatball 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run take place Saturday, November 14, at Pine Trace Park in Summerville, a new location for 2026.
The official event pages list the dates but do not currently specify start times. Visit the event pages for updates.
The official website does not clearly specify general admission pricing. Check with the organizers before making plans. Tournament and race participation may require registration.
The organizers describe Italian dishes such as pasta, pizza, cannoli, and gelato, along with food trucks and vendors. Specific menus and vendors may change.
Festival and related event proceeds benefit the Dorchester Two Educational Foundation, supporting teachers and students in Dorchester School District Two.
The main event is downtown near Hutchinson Square. Official parking and any street-closure information should be checked closer to the event. The other two events have separate venues.
The festival organizers have a vendor information and space reservation page at summervilleitalianfeast.org/vendors/. Availability, pricing, and terms are set by the organizers.
The festival offers sponsorship opportunities; visit summervilleitalianfeast.org/sponsorships/ for current options.
The official vendor terms describe the Italian Feast as a rain-or-shine event. Check organizer announcements for attendee updates and for separate tournament or race weather policies.
LOCAL VENDORS & MAKERS
Explore local farmers, bakers, makers, artisans, food vendors, and small businesses regularly featured at the Summerville Farmers Market.
