Mark Your Calendars For The 50th Anniversary Celebration Of Folly Beach In South Carolina
By AnneMarie|Published August 08, 2023
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South Carolina has been home for AnneMarie since 2001. Her favorite part of the state is Lake Jocassee. An App State alumna, it's always the mountains; the lake bonus makes it heavenly. When not writing about the state, she may be spending time with family, relaxing by the pool, or out somewhere enjoying nature.
It’s official, folks –Charleston’s most popular beach will be over the hill as it turns 50 this year, and you’re invited to celebrate! This momentous occasion can remind us of a thing or two, such as age is just a number and older doesn’t mean boring or past one’s prime. Folly Beach gets better with age, welcoming almost 1.5 million visitors each year. And if you’ve never been before, what better time than its 50th birthday celebration?
So as this little town turns 50, it only seems fitting to have a big birthday party celebration for locals and for all who have loved coming here through the years to vacation to be able to honor the occasion. And it's going to be a great time, with events almost every day from Friday, September 22 through Sunday, October 1. The street party on Center Street happens on Saturday, September 30 with lots of food ...
Of course, there couldn't be a proper birthday celebration without an event at the pier. Join in on the shagging and disco fun on Thursday, September 28 at this iconic spot.
If you need accommodations to stay overnight during the festivities, the Folliday Inn is just one of many options for an on-island stay. Just one block from the beach, the inn has 16 rooms, one of the largest pools on the island, and was recently remodeled with a casual yet sophisticated barefoot vibe.
Another great option is Riverside Inn and Cottages. Pictured here is the charming Turtles Nest Cottage, which sleeps four people. Get more details and book the cottage on Hotels.com.
Mark your calendar and make plans to celebrate big this wonderful South Carolina beach town! Here's a little trip on Memory Lane back to Center Street many years ago ... anyone old enough to remember this sight?
