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.
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