Taste of Folly Returns this Month

January 16, 2020

12:30 AM

The 2020 Taste of Folly Festival will be held on Friday, January 17th and Saturday, January 18th out on the Edge of America. The event will showcase everything “Folly” with a focus on the eclectic culinary scene.

Here's a look at the this year’s event schedule:

Friday, January 17th

7 pm – 10 pm: The Taste of Folly Blue Chair Rum Cocktail Competition
- Taste craft cocktails made by the Folly restaurants and bars and vote for your favorite
- $20 admission in advance, $25 at the door, which includes a free sample of all cocktails

Saturday, January 18th

10 am – 4 pm: Street Festival on Center Street
- The streets will close at 7 am and reopen at 6:30 pm
- Admission is $5 – purchase in advance or pay at the door.
  - Folly residents (must show valid drivers license) and kids 12 and under are free
- Cooking Demonstrations
  - Select restaurants will have live demonstrations at their booths throughout the day
- Hot Dog Eating Contest
  - On the Ashley stage starting at 1 pm
  - Free to enter
    - Sign-up in advance online or at Bert's Market or the day of the event
    - Prizes given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.
- Chili Cook Off
  - A Taste of Folly tradition, the Chili Cook Off will feature individuals from around the region
  - Running from 11am to 3 pm on Center Street while supplies last
  - $5 per person to taste and vote
  - $20 to enter the Open Division
  - Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
- Oyster Shucking Contest
  - Back for it's second year, come show off your shucking skills during prime oyster season
  - Starting at 2:30 pm on the Ashley Stage
- Server Olympics
  - Ever run through tires with a tray of drinks? Nothing easy about it. Folly waiters will perform their customary duties while going through obstacle courses
  - Several heats will be scheduled throughout the day
  - Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
- Music
  - Two stages showcasing Folly musicians at Ashley, East Erie, and Huron
- Kids Area
  - Check out the Kids Kitchen by Good Clean Fun with Pots & Pans Percussion, Soapy Sudsy Kitchen, and pasta making
  - Free inflatables for jumping fun and culinary-inspired arts and crafts with the Folly Beach Library

Times and activities are subject to change, so check Visit Folly on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit VisitFolly.com/Taste-Of-Folly.