Cocktail Competition - Friday January 17,2025

The weekend will kick off with the Cocktail Competition on Friday at the Tides in the Pavilion Ballroom from 6-8:30 p.m. This battle of the bartenders will showcase the beach’s best mixologists making delicious craft cocktails. An appetizer spread is included to keep everyone happy while trying all of the cocktails. Tickets are $45 ahead of time and $55 on the day off. This event has limited ticketing and will likely sell out. All cocktails and appetizers are included in the ticket price.

Cocktail Competition Entry Requirements:

You must be 21 years old to enter.

 Saturday January 18, 2025

Center Street will be closed on “Savory Saturday” and taken over by Folly establishments to serve up their best dishes and exhibit their skills through live demonstrations. What’s an event without some competition? Taste will feature Hot Dog Eating and Oyster Shucking Contests. We are also thrilled to bring back our spin on the Chili Cook-Off by introducing the “One Pot Showdown“! All of this will be complemented by local bands, 70+ Folly art, craft, and fashion vendors, and a robust kid area. Taste of Folly will have something for everyone! Tickets will be $15 the day of Savory Saturday.

The streets will close at 7 a.m. and reopen at 5:30 p.m., but they are open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance [and $15 at the door], but it is free for Folly residents (must show valid driver’s license), and kids 12 and under are free.

Cooking Demonstrations: Select restaurants will have live demonstrations at their booths throughout the day. More info on the demonstration and times is coming soon!

Hot Dog Eating Contest: On the Ashley stage starting at 11:30 a.m., you will enjoy some great entertainment on a January afternoon. It’s free to enter; sign up in advance online! Sponsored by Berts, the contest will be awarded prizes!

Oyster Shucking Contest: Come show off your shucking skills during prime oyster season, starting at 2:30pm on the Ashley Stage. Sponsored by The Washout. Prizes will be awarded. Sign up now.

One Pot Showdown: Combine one part chili cookoff, one part stew stampede, one part gumbo gauntlet, and ten parts culinary competition. Heat to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally, and you have the One Pot Showdown. Prizes will be awarded. Sign up now.

Live Music: Taste will have two (3) stages showcasing Folly musicians. Additional details regarding the lineup are coming soon!

Kids Area: Check out the Kids Kitchen by Good Clean Fun, which will feature Pots & Pans, Percussion, stilt walkers, jugglers, pasta-making, and more! There will also be free inflatables for games and jumping fun!

Date:January 17-18,2025

Location:Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439

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