Sea & Sand is back to the Fall, celebrating the end of another successful summer season on Folly Beach. From the Folly River Park straight to the beach, the Sea & Sand weekend will include the annual Miss Sea & Sand Pageant, an arts-focused street festival, as well as some healthy competition in the sand. Come join us for a weekend guaranteed to leave lasting memories on our eclectic island.

Miss Sea & Sand Pageant, September 21, 7 pm, Folly River Park:
Back for the 5th year, the Miss Sea & Sand Pageant will crown nine winners based on their age category, evening wear, hobbies, awards, volunteer activities, and of course, their love for Folly Beach! Open to females 4 years and up and males 7 years and under, the pageant categories include Tiny Miss (ages 4-5), Little Miss (6-9), Junior Teen (10-13), Teen (14-17), Junior Miss (18-20), Miss (21-25), Miss (26+, single), Misses (any age, married) and a Little Mister category for males 7 and under. Additional awards will include the Donnie E. Wilkinson Spirit Award and Overall Miss Photogenic Award. Join us to watch all these beauties and cuties strut their stuff at the Folly River Park starting at 7 pm. Free admission. 

Want to join the pageant? Entries will be considered until September 17th, a $60 entry fee applies. Please contact Andie Weathers at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for an application or with any questions. 


Sea & Sand Street Festival, September 22, 10 am – 4 pm, Center Street:
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 four (4) of Charleston’s top bands, two kid areas with lots of kiddo activities, and of course, our awesome Folly restaurants serving up some great food. Get your tickets today at the link below - $6 in advance, $10 at the door. Get them for $5, cash only, at City Hall and the Folly Beach Library starting August 22nd. 

For everyone’s safety animals, coolers, bikes, skateboards, skooters or similar items will not be permitted into the event. Large bags and backpacks are subject to search.


Sandcastle & Volleyball Competitions, September 23, Beachfront:
To wrap up this amazing weekend of celebration on Folly, there is nothing like spending the day on our best asset, the beach! Join us in front of the Tides hotel for a sand castle and volleyball competition. More details are forthcoming about each of these events, what we can say is that they will likely be in the afternoon based on the tides.