1 Aug ‘Wave That Flag’ Festival set for Sunday, August 31, in advance of Labor Day PUBLISHED Aug. 1, 2025 It was meant to be part of the Fourth of July events on the Hammock Coast, but a tropical storm moved Wave That Flag, a laser-light show and family-fun event, from July 6, 2025, to the eve of Labor Day, instead. Wave That Flag, now in its third year, features a laser-light show that will light up the sky on Sunday, Aug. 31, from 6-10 p.m. at Retreat Park, 633 Wildcat Way in the Litchfield community of Pawleys Island. After garnering rave reviews in its first two years, the third Wave That Flag Festival will feature a Bocce Ball tournament, live music, vendors, and food trucks, culminating in the spectacular laser-light show produced by Stone Entertainment and sponsored by South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® and the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce. The free festival is hosted by the Georgetown County Parks and Rec Department and coordinated by VibeTime. “We will have a lot of local and regional vendors, allowing people to enjoy dinner and local craft beers,” Harvey said. “The bands hit the stage at 6:30 p.m.” The Laser Light show when the sun goes down, around 9 p.m. It’s the third time the light-and-music experience has been held on the Hammock Coast, the first being a Fourth of July-themed event in 2023 and the second in September 2024. “The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and the Hammock Coast are pleased to sponsor this Laser Light Show to celebrate another great summer,” said Beth Stedman, the Chamber’s president and CEO. “It’s a pleasure to work with the Georgetown County Parks and Rec team to make this event happen for both local residents and visitors to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast.” “We invite the community to come out to enjoy a free evening that is family friendly and won’t break the bank,” said VibeTime’s Blaine Harvey, who has organized the event every year. “This will be an affordable event with a wow factor for local families and tourists visiting the Hammock Coast from all over the United States.” Bocce Ball games start at 6 p.m. Face painters and other artists will also be set up for the public to enjoy. The Bocce Ball tournament will feature pre-registered teams and last-minute signups during the festival. Kickball games will also be held for children to enjoy during the festival. To pre-register for Bocce Ball, go to the Wave That Flag Facebook page for details. The music portion of the festival will begin at 6:30 p.m. when when HeadStrings, a band from Charleston, takes the staged. The band, which is making its first appearance on the Hammock Coast, blends traditional instruments with a non-traditional style of play that’s sure to please. Following HeadStrings is a local favorite – Whiskey Neat, which will play two sets of music, the second starting at sunset and with the full Laser Light Show. When the laser show concludes, DJ Traycation will finish up the evening with a dance party not to be missed. The ‘Wave That Flag’ event in Pawleys Island features a laser light spectacular. (Photo by Clayton Stairs/Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce) The laser show will beam over the heads of festival-goers, creating a dazzling display featuring music and multiple fog machines that will create the appearance of a roof overhead, enhancing the visual experience for attendees. Blaine said organizers and sponsors want to create one last special event before the Labor Day holiday. “We want to really celebrate another great summer on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast,” he said. “We will have a lot of local and regional vendors, allowing people to enjoy dinner and local craft beers. People will really enjoy the line up of musicians, too. The bands will be great and leads us up to the laser light show that Stone Entertainment does so well. It’s a fun night to kick off Labor Day and the the whole post-holiday week.” “The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and the Hammock Coast are pleased to sponsor the laser show once again for Wave That Flag,” said Chamber CEO and President Beth Stedman. “It’s a pleasure to work with the Georgetown County Parks and Rec team to make this event happen for both local residents and visitors to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast.” In addition to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast and the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce, additional sponsors for Wave That Flag include: the Dieter Co., Grayman Climate Control, Inlet Eye Associates, Local Eat Drink Celebrate, New South Brewing, Our Marsh Counts, Scooter’s Coffee, Southern Flavor Magazine, Tabor Roofing and Remodeling, and Widespread Properties. Attendees of the Wave That Flag Festival enjoy visiting the vendors during the event. (Photo by Clayton Stairs/Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce) About South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® Georgetown County’s casual charm and Southern hospitality earned it the nickname of the Hammock Coast. Adventure and relaxation blend together in perfect harmony, like the flowing and ebbing of waves on the county’s famed beaches. With six communities – southern Garden City, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield, Pawleys Island, Georgetown and Andrews – comprising the pristine coastal area between Myrtle Beach and Charleston, visitors can experience South Carolina’s Hammock Coast like never before. About the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Since 1917, the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce has served as a community connector working to build a strong, vibrant region through business, tourism, and leadership development. The Chamber is the largest business membership organization in Georgetown County with nearly 700 members. The Chamber serves as Georgetown County’s official Designated Marketing Organization for tourism, as well as for the Town of Pawleys Island. For more information about the Hammock Coast, visit www.HammockCoastSC.com. For more information about the Chamber, go to www.VisitGeorge.com. By Clayton Stairs / tourism manager for the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® 0 Hammock-All, Litchfield, Pawleys Island
