Events

Folly Beach Christmas Parade

Dec 13 2025 - 12:00pm
Line up along Center Street as floats, marching bands and community associations show their holiday spirit, visitors and locals are all welcome! During the parade, knock-out some of your holiday shopping at the Arts & Crafts Show at the Community Center. Join Santa at Folly...Read more
Holidays
Pink flip flops standing up in the sand

New Year’s Eve Flip-Flop Drop and Fireworks

Dec 31 2025 - 9:00pm
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
Holidays
Friends running to the beach during the Bill Murray Polar Plunhge

Bill Murray Polar Plunge

Jan 1 2026 - 1:00pm
Freeze Your Bills Off! Join us as we pay homage to one of Charleston's most beloved and hilarious residents, Bill Murray! The Polar Bear Plunge is the perfect way to round out Folly Beach's exciting New Year festivities, following the popular Flip Flop Drop &...Read more
Outdoor Activities

Taste of Folly

Jan 17 2026 - 10:00am to Jan 18 2026 - 11:45pm
This favorite event showcases everything Folly with a special emphasis on Folly’s eclectic culinary scene. In addition to local restaurants, other Folly-based food vendors will be doling out delicious fare left and right. Other highlights include a chili cook-off, hot dog eating contest, “Best In...Read more
Folly Beach Festivals

Sea & Sand Festival

Feb 21 2026 - 10:00am
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...Read more
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Charleston Wine + Food Festival

Mar 4 2026 - 9:00am to Mar 8 2026 - 11:30pm
Charleston Wine + Food is a cultural entity that champions the region’s unique foodways through world-renowned culinary experiences. Fueled by a contagious passion for the people and places that make Charleston worth celebrating, the annual festival infuses homegrown flavor with top chefs, winemakers, authors, storytellers,...Read more
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Sparkler and flag in celebration of the 4th of July

Independence Day Fireworks

Jul 4 2026 - 9:00pm
Join us on Folly Beach to celebrate our great nation and commemorate Independence Day with a Grand Fireworks Display, which launches from the beach and is visible throughout Center Street. Grab your chair and enjoy the show! In the case of inclement weather, these details...Read more
Holidays
Woman dressed as mermaid in the sand

Mermaids & Mateys Street Festival Weekend

Oct 4 2026 -
10:00am to 4:00pm
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
Folly Beach Festivals