Events

Spoleto Festival

May 22 2024 - 5:00am to Jun 9 2024 - 5:00pm
For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina’s historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in opera; theater; dance; and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music. Spoleto Festival USA is...Read more

Independence Day Fireworks

Jul 4 2024 - 6:00pm
Join us on Folly Beach to celebrate our great nation and commemorate Independence Day with a Grand Fireworks Display, which launches from the beach. Grab your chair and enjoy the show! In the case of inclement weather, these details may change.Read more

Folly Beach Wahine Surf Classic

Jul 27 2024 - 3:00am to Jul 28 2024 - 3:00pm
The Folly Beach Wahine Classic is a super fun, all-girls surf contest with divisions in shortboard, longboard, bodyboard, SUP, one design, and prize money divisions - Pro Shortboard & Pro Longboard. The mission of the FBWC is to empower surfer girls of all ages with...Read more

ESA-SSC Surf Events

Apr 26 2024 - 4:00am to Aug 31 2024 - 1:00pm
The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) is dedicated to the sport of amateur surfing, to the operation of a program of amateur competition for surfers of all ages and abilities, and to the establishment and preservation of free access to a clean shoreline and ocean environment...Read more

Mermaids & Mateys Street Festival Weekend

Sep 24 2024 - 5:00am
Ahoy, friends! October 2021 will be the first-ever Folly Beach Mermaids & Mateys Event! Round up the buccaneers and strap on a tail (if that’s your thing) and come celebrate the sea and all its treasures with us. You may apply online to become an...Read more

MOJA Arts Festival

Sep 26 2024 - 6:00am to Oct 6 2024 - 5:00pm
The MOJA Arts Festival is a celebration of African American and Caribbean Arts. Selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for many years, the MOJA Arts Festival promises an exciting line-up of events with a rich variety of traditional favorites. MOJA’s...Read more

Folly Beach Farmers Market

Mar 5 2024 - 2:00pm to Oct 29 2024 - 6:00pm
The Folly Beach Farmers Market is a very family, dog, and “Folly” spirited event! Listen to free live music, buy some locally grown vegetables, check out handmade arts and crafts, grab a snack from one of the food trucks, and just relax! Folly’s community loves...Read more

Cast Off Fishing Tournaments

May 1 2024 - 2:00am to Oct 31 2024 - 5:00pm
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert angler, join the fun and enjoy a little friendly competition at the Mount Pleasant and Folly Beach Piers’ Cast-Off Tournament series! The Folly Beach Pier stretches out 1045 feet into the ocean and common catches include blue fish,...Read more

Tree Lighting at Folly River Park

Nov 29 2024 - 4:00pm
Stop by the Folly River Park for the annual Folly Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. These lights will surely get you in the holiday spirit! The Folly River Park is located at 58 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439Read more

New Year’s Eve Flip-Flop Drop and Fireworks

Dec 31 2024 - 7:00pm
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...Read more

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