Event Details

The 29th Annual Folly Beach Sea & Sand Festival is coming to Folly Beach, bringing along a weekend of family-friendly fun Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22. The Sea & Sand Festival is Folly Beach’s longest-running, largest and most family-friendly festival, with proceeds benefiting Folly Beach projects and charities chosen by the Folly Association of Business.

Friday, September 20
Sea & Sand kicks off on Friday, September 20 at 7 pm with the 6th annual Miss Sea & Sand Festival Pageant at Folly River Park. Winners in various age groups will have the opportunity to wear their crowns and sashes during the street festival on Saturday.

Saturday, September 21
Sea & Sand continues on Saturday, September 21 with the Street Festival held from 10am-4pm on Center Street. This full day of fun will boast attractions including local food and art vendors, inflatables, two kids areas, face painting, and live music by Average Savages, Fancy Kool Aide, Bender Funk, and Wylder Funk Band. Advance tickets may be purchased for $6 online at VisitFolly.com. Starting September 3, advance tickets may also be purchased at the Folly Beach Library for $5 cash only. Tickets at the gate on the day of the event will be $10, cash only. Folly Beach residents and children age 12 & under receive free admission.

Live Music
Huron Stage:
2:00 – 4:30: Average Savages
11:30 – 1:30: Fancy Kool Aide
Erie Stage:
1:30 – 3:30 Bender Funk
11:00 – 1:00: Wylder Funk Band

Sunday, September 22
Sunday, September 22 marks the final day of the Sea & Sand weekend. The annual Sand Sculpting Contest and Volleyball Competition will be held beachfront at the Tides Hotel. Kick-off for the Sand Castle competition begins at 9 am with judging beginning at 12 pm; the Volleyball Competition will begin at 10 am. The Four on Four Coed Volleyball competition will include two divisions - Competitive & Recreational, cost is $40 per team or $10 for individuals (individual tickets only available for the recreational division) with merchandise/gift card prizes for the winning teams. Team registration will begin on September 1st at VisitFolly.com. These events stir up a friendly competition in the sand and the public is encouraged to watch and show their support for all competitors.

For a full schedule, please visit the website provided.

The 29th Annual Sea & Sand Festival is a Folly Association of Business (FAB) event. For more information, visit www.VisitFolly.com, or download the Visit Folly app.