Events
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Independence Day Fireworks
Independence Day Fireworks : July 4th 2026 from 9:00 am
Join us on Folly Beach to celebrate our great nation and commemorate Independence Day with a Grand Fireworks Display, which launches from the beach and is visible throughout Center Street. Grab your chair and enjoy the show! In the case of inclement weather, these details… Read More
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Mermaids & Mateys Street Festival Weekend
Mermaids & Mateys Street Festival Weekend : October 4th 2026 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
Ahoy, friends! The Folly Beach Mermaids & Mateys Event returns for another year! Round up the buccaneers and strap on a tail (if that’s your thing) to celebrate the sea and all its treasures! You may apply online to become an official Mermaid or Matey,… Read More
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MOJA Arts Festival
MOJA Arts Festival : September 6th 2024 – October 6th 2024
African American and Caribbean arts are celebrated at the MOJA Arts Festival. From visual arts and classical music to dance and storytelling, this festival promises an exciting agenda for the whole family to enjoy! Consistently ranked among the Top 20 Events by the Southeast Tourism Society… Read More
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Moonlight Mixers at Folly Beach Pier
Moonlight Mixers at Folly Beach Pier : May 2nd 2025 – September 19th 2025
Experience magical evenings of music and dancing with the ocean breeze at our popular Moonlight Mixer series. Join us on the iconic Folly Beach Pier for unforgettable nights of fun and entertainment. Read More
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New Year’s Eve Flip-Flop Drop and Fireworks
New Year’s Eve Flip-Flop Drop and Fireworks : December 31st 2025 from 9:00 pm
The famous Folly Beach Flip-Flop Drop will take place on New Year’s Eve, December 31st. Center Street will close to traffic at 10pm as revelers enjoy local restaurants and family-friendly festivities. At 11:59, the huge, sparkly flip-flops will descend to mark the stroke of midnight and the beginning… Read More
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Porchfest
Porchfest : November 4th 2023 from 12:00 pm
A beloved and free music festival on Folly Beach. Guests are encouraged to wander through the streets and neighborhoods and enjoy performances by local musicians who will be set up on porches and in yards throughout the area. Read More
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Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K
Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K : February 3rd 2024 from 8:00 am
Run along the city streets of Folly Beach, South Carolina, just outside the historic tourist destination city of Charleston, the Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk takes a few hundred runners and walkers each year along a seaside tour of gorgeous beach homes, oceanfront vistas and more… Read More
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Sea & Sand Festival
Sea & Sand Festival : February 21st 2026 from 10:00 am
A day of fun in the sun, the Sea & Sand Street Festival will include up to 70 arts, crafts, and fashion vendors, a silent auction, live music from some of Charleston’s top bands, kid areas with lots of kiddo activities, and of course, our awesome Folly restaurants serving up some great food… Read More
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Southeast Crab Feast
Southeast Crab Feast : August 19th 2023 from 12:00 pm
Southeast Crab Feast events started in 2010 as a gathering of family, friends & associates who reside in the city, but enjoyed the coastal heritage of eating ocean fresh seafood such as Blue Crabs and Fish. Southeast Crab Feast events has grown into multi-cities due to the demand of perfectly… Read More
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition : February 16th – 18th 2024
SEWE is a celebration of the great outdoors through fine art, live entertainment, and special events. It’s where artists, craftsmen, collectors, and sporting enthusiasts come together to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and connect through a shared passion for wildlife. The largest event of its kind in the U.S… Read More