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01/29/2025

Also don't forget that the postponed Taste of Folly takes place this weekend!

The annual Sea & Sand Festival, Folly’s longest-running festival at 34 years, returns to Folly Beach with a weekend full of family-friendly events…From the Folly River Park to the beach, the Sea & Sand weekend will include an artisan street closure event and healthy competition in the sand on Su...

01/23/2025

A half-marathon and 5K to support the preservation of the Morris Island Lighthouse by Save The Light, a grassroots non-profit organization that formed in 2000 to save the Morris island Lighthouse from being lost to the sea.

01/07/2025

Taste of Folly 2018 will showcase everything Folly with a special emphasis on our eclectic culinary scene. On Friday night, we will kick off the festivities with a Cocktail Competition, followed by live demonstrations on Center Street with some of the best dishes from your favorite Folly restaurants...

10/24/2024

09/20/2024

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05/29/2024

Charleston at the top of the list - of course.

While we like to think that all Southern cities are just as welcoming as the next, there are a few that stand out as being extra gracious. Here are the South’s 15 friendliest cities, according to our readers.

03/18/2024

S**g the night away at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier! DJ John Dixon will be spinning the hottest oldies and beach music.

03/08/2024

Look who's #1.

We asked our readers to vote on their favorite cities in the South, and they delivered. From classic destinations to newer metropolitans, keep reading for our reader-voted South's Best Cities 2024.

02/19/2024

Looking to put even more fest in your festival week? We’ve got you covered with this FREE, family-friendly block party. We're proud to once again collaborate with the City of Charleston to bring the festival to upper King Street area, between John Street and Mary Street, where we will spotlight th...

02/08/2024

Saturday, February 24 PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS The annual Sea & Sand Festival, Folly's longest-running festival at 32 years, returns to Folly Beach with a weekend full of family-friendly events... From the Folly River Park straight to the beach, the Sea & Sand weekend will include

01/04/2024

Taste of Folly is right around the corner!

BUY TOF TICKETS NOW Cocktail Competition: Friday, January 19, 2024 The weekend will kick off with the Cocktail Competition on Friday at the Tides in the Pavilion Ballroom from 6-9pm. This battle of the bartenders will showcase the beach's best mixologists making delicious craft cocktails! NEW this y...

12/20/2023

The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission is partnering with Save the Light to host its annual half marathon and 5K on Feb. 3 on Folly Beach. Advance registration, which is required, ends Jan. 31.

10/09/2023

Charleston ranked #1 Small City in the US (and Greenville at #4).

Cities are booming again—with some familiar destinations leading the way.

09/14/2023

September 22nd – October 1st, 2023 Mark your calendars for Folly's biggest event of the decade! We’ll be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Folly Beach becoming a city in grand style from September 22nd – October 1st, 2023. Street closure festivals, sh****ng and disco on the pier, a classic c...

08/04/2023

No surprise - Charleston at #1. Come visit!

The best cities in the United States in our annual "World’s Best Awards" survey for 2023.

06/16/2023

Folly Beach at #5!

Wanting to visit the beautiful shores of the South on your next getaway? Consider the 10 best beaches in the region, as voted by our readers.

05/24/2023

Charleston County Lifesaving Association Paddle the Point

03/30/2023

There’s an island-wide litter sweep happening on Folly Beach this Sunday, April 2 from 1-3 p.m., followed by an after-party at Taco Boy. Local shops and restaurants are giving discounts to volunteers. Stations will be set up from the lighthouse to the county park. Sign up at Signup Genius - or just show up.

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