Folly Beach events calendar
From a New Year’s Eve flip flop drop to fireworks over the ocean, Folly Beach celebrates all year. Most festivals take over Center Street for the day, and many are free. Every event below has its own page with the date, time, location and tickets.
For bands and singer-songwriters, check the Folly Beach live music schedule: this week’s shows plus the regular music nights at every bar on the island.
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Coming up in the next 30 days
- Sat, Nov. 7Folly Beach Porchfest
- Sun, Nov. 29Folly Beach Community Tree Lighting
Looking for something tonight? See the Folly Beach live music schedule for this week’s bands.
Event dates at a glance
- Nov. 7, 2026Folly Beach Porchfest
- Nov. 29, 2026Folly Beach Community Tree Lighting
- Dec. 11, 2026Folly Beach Santa in the Park
- Dec. 12, 2026Folly Beach Christmas Parade
- Dec. 31, 2026Folly Beach’s Annual Flip Flop Drop
- Jan. 1, 2027Folly Beach’s Bill Murray Look-A-Like Polar Bear Plunge
- Jan. 16, 2027Taste of Folly
- Jan. 24, 2027Save the Light Oyster Roast
- Feb. 6, 2027Save the Light Half Marathon and 5K
- Feb. 20, 2027Sea and Sand Festival
- July 4, 2027Fourth of July Fireworks on Folly Beach
Dates coming soon
- 2027 TBAMermaids & Mateys
- 2027 TBAMoonlight Mixers
- 2027 TBAWahine Classic
Dates come from each event’s organizer. Festivals can move for weather, so check the event page before you go.
Events by season
- Winter: the Community Tree Lighting and Santa in the Park at Folly River Park, the Christmas Parade, the New Year’s Eve Flip Flop Drop, the Bill Murray Polar Plunge, Taste of Folly, the Save the Light Oyster Roast at Bowens Island, the Save the Light Half Marathon and the Sea & Sand Festival
- Spring: St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo and the first Moonlight Mixers on the pier
- Summer: Fourth of July fireworks, the Wahine Classic surf contest and more Moonlight Mixers
- Fall: Mermaids & Mateys, Halloween, Porchfest and Thanksgiving on Folly
All Folly Beach events
Folly Beach Porchfest
- Folly Beach, SC 29439
- November 7, 2026
Folly Beach Community Tree Lighting
- Folly River Park, Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439
- November 29, 2026
Folly Beach Santa in the Park
- Folly River Park, 60 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439
- December 11, 2026
Folly Beach Christmas Parade
- Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439
- December 12, 2026
Folly Beach’s Annual Flip Flop Drop
- Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439
- December 31, 2026
Folly Beach’s Bill Murray Look-A-Like Polar Bear Plunge
- 1 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439
- January 1, 2027
Taste of Folly
- Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439
- January 16, 2027
Save the Light Oyster Roast
- 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC 29412
- January 24, 2027
Save the Light Half Marathon and 5K
- 101 E. Arctic Ave., Folly Beach, SC 29439
- February 6, 2027
Sea and Sand Festival
- Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439
- February 20, 2027
Fourth of July Fireworks on Folly Beach
- 101 E. Arctic Ave., Folly Beach, SC 29439
- July 4, 2027
Mermaids & Mateys
- Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Moonlight Mixers
- 101 East Arctic Ave., Folly Beach, SC 29439
Wahine Classic
- 1550 E. Ashley Ave., Folly Beach, SC 29439
Nearby in Charleston
A few of the area’s biggest seasonal events are a short drive from Folly:
- Holiday Festival of Lights: a drive-through light show at James Island County Park, about 15 minutes from Folly, nightly from mid-November through Dec. 31 (Nov. 13 to Dec. 31 in 2026, per Charleston County Parks).
- Holiday Parade of Boats: decorated boats light up Charleston Harbor on an evening in mid-December. See our guide to the Charleston Holiday Parade of Boats.
Tips for Folly Beach event days
- Arrive early. Big events fill the island fast, and there’s only one road on and off. See our tips for avoiding traffic.
- Know the parking rules. The city enforces them, especially on event days. Read up on parking on Folly Beach.
- Pack light. Center Street closes to cars for most street festivals, and glass, coolers and pets usually aren’t allowed.
- Stay the night. Book one of our vacation rentals or hotels and walk to the fun.
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