Moonlight Mixers

Dance to beach music on the Folly Beach Pier during summer evenings.

Shagging is a Carolina favorite pastime.  The Shaggin’ on the Cooper series (now called Dancing on the Cooper) at Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant is a wildly popular and fun summer event. 

There’s a similar event, also sponsored by the good people at Charleston County Parks & Rec, out on Folly Beach.  It’s Moonlight Mixers, and it’s going on three Friday nights during the summer on the newly renovated Folly Beach Pier.

Dates and details for 2025 haven't been announced yet, so stay tuned.  But this was the schedule for summer 2024...

Dates for Moonlight Mixers, Summer 2024:

• Get tickets for May 3 with DJ Bill Shelton
• Get tickets for June 14 with the Dave Landeo Trio
• Get tickets for July 26 with DJ Bill Shelton
• Get tickets for August 16 with the Dave Landeo Trio
• Get tickets for September 20 with DJ Bill Shelton

Highlights include:

• Shagging under the stars on the scenic Folly Beach Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier;
• Music by DJ John Dixon, spinning beach music and other classic oldies;
• Food, snacks & beverages will be available for purchase at Pier 101 Restaurant or the Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop (please don’t bring outside coolers or alcohol);
• Gates open and music starts at 7:00 p.m. and the event goes till 10:30 p.m.
• Tickets are just $8 advance or $10 day of, if there are any left;
• Kids 3 and under are free;
• You’re encouraged to bring chairs, as seating is limited.  Just don't set them up in the dancing area!