FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026
Festival Hours: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMFestival Opens — FREE ADMISSION
Gates open for the 2026 Pineapple Festival! Enjoy food vendors, artisan booths, and downtown festivities.
Bahamian Market Opens
Authentic island crafts, Bahamian market goods, and tropical hospitality from our sister city Eleuthera.
Unlimited Midway Rides Special ($20 Pay One-Price Wristband)
Enjoy unlimited carnival midway rides all evening! Wristbands available on-site and in the festival store.
Stephanie D’Angelo Trio
Kai Kai Farm Stage (Pineapple Field)Cover Up Band
Crawdaddy’s N’awlins CafeJunkanoo Parade from Eleuthera, Bahamas
Experience the colorful, rhythmic, and heart-pounding beats of authentic Bahamian Junkanoo drumming and dancing!
EAST HARBOR — Headlining Concert
Kai Kai Farm Stage (Pineapple Field)Festival Closes for the Night
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026
Festival Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PMFestival Opens — FREE ADMISSION
Arts and Crafts Show Opens
Hundreds of artists and crafters showcase handmade art, gifts, jewelry, and pineapple designs.
Victoria Leigh & Jeff Fereshetian
Kai Kai Farm Stage (Pineapple Field)Unlimited Midway Rides Special ($20 Pay One-Price Wristband)
Santa Claus Meet & Greet
Bring the family to meet Santa Claus for holiday photos!
Johnny Debt Prestage
Kai Kai Farm Stage (Pineapple Field)Bahamian Market Opens (Pineapple Field)
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Hands-on building craft for kids. Build a wooden craft project to keep!
Southern Discomfort
Kai Kai Farm Stage (Pineapple Field)Pineapple Capital of the World Presentation
Ann Kagdis, President of History Museum of Jensen Beach at Pineapple Jack’s Restaurant.
World Famous Pineapple Eating Contest!
Test your sweet-tooth speed in this fun and messy contest hosted by the Bahamian delegation!
The Little Things
Kai Kai Farm Stage (Pineapple Field)Midway Rides Open (Regular Ticket Pricing)
Scott Benge
Crawdaddy’s N’awlins Cafe
THE STRING ASSASSINS
Kai Kai Farm Stage (Pineapple Field)Junkanoo Parade from Eleuthera, Bahamas
TRUE RUMOURS — Headlining Concert
Kai Kai Farm Stage (Pineapple Field)Festival Closes for the Night
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2026
Festival Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMFestival Opens — FREE ADMISSION
Arts and Crafts Show Opens
Unlimited Midway Rides Special ($20 Pay One-Price Wristband)
Boundless Dance Company
Kai Kai Farm Stage (Pineapple Field)Bahamian Market Opens (Pineapple Field)
Santa Claus Meet & Greet
Ed Gomez
Kai Kai Farm Stage (Pineapple Field)Scott Benge
Crawdaddy’s N’awlins CafePineapple Capital of the World Presentation
Ann Kagdis, President of History Museum of Jensen Beach.
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Pineapple Eating Contest
Final showdown of the 2026 Pineapple Eating Championship!
THE FASCINATING TYPE
Kai Kai Farm Stage (Pineapple Field)Grand Finale Junkanoo Parade
Final festival parade celebrating sister city partnership and Bahamian culture.
2026 Pineapple Festival Concludes
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Enjoy world-class concerts, entertainment, parades, and street performers all weekend without paying an admission fee.
All concerts will be held in Pineapple Field on the Kai Kai Farm Stage next to Tako Tiki in Downtown Jensen Beach. Festivalgoers are welcome to bring their own seating.
Parking near the festival is limited. Several parking lots are within walking distance, and a large public parking lot is located immediately north on Indian River Drive and Pineapple Avenue.
One-price wristbands for unlimited midway rides are available for $20: Friday (6-10pm), Saturday (12pm-6pm), and Sunday (12pm-6pm).
Saturday from 10am to 9pm and Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Explore handcrafted wares, fine art, and pineapple-inspired works by regional artists.
Downtown restaurants and festival vendors offer pineapple-inspired culinary creations, tropical drinks, and longtime carnival favorites.
Experience the heart-pounding sounds of Junkanoo, authentic island market crafts, and the Pineapple Eating Contest Friday (8pm), Saturday (8:30pm), and Sunday (4pm).
Held in downtown Jensen Beach along Ricou Terrace and Jensen Beach Blvd. From US-1, turn east onto Jensen Beach Blvd and proceed 3 miles.