Mermaids & Matleys 24

Ahoy, friends! Our popular Folly Beach Mermaids & Mateys Event is back for 2024! Round up the buccaneers and strap on a tail (if that's your thing) and come celebrate the sea and all its treasures with us.

We are proud to partner with the Alzheimer's Association - South Carolina Chapter again as we work to "Paint Folly Purple" in our best under the sea wear and raise money for this very special local charity!

 

Center Street will be closed on "Salty Saturday" and taken over by Folly establishments and local vendors! What's an event without some competition?  Mermaids and Mateys will feature a costume contest for families and adults. Complemented by local bands, 70+ Folly art, craft, and fashion vendors, dunk tank and a robust kid area, Mermaids & Mateys will have something for everyone! Then on Sunday the 29th join us on the beach for some healthy competition in the Sand Sculpting Contest!

• The streets will close at 7am and reopen at 6:00pm; but are open to the public from 10am - 4pm. Admission is $10 in advance [and $15 at the door], but is free for Folly residents (must show valid drivers license) and kids 12 and under are free.
• Costume Contests: Dress up as a Mermaid, Matey or your favorite Under the Sea character!  Prizes to be awarded! Sign up here!
• Live Music: Taste will have three (3) stages of amazing music! Additional details regarding the lineup coming soon!
• Kids Area: Check out the Mermaids and Mateys under the sea kids area by Good Clean Fun with mermaids, sand crafts, stilt walkers and more! There will also be free inflatables for games and jumping fun!
• Sand Sculpting contest will be on Sunday September 29th behind the Tides!  Sign up here!