Soul Fly Charleston
The Countdown is on. Soul Fly CHS isn't your average fly fishing event. Part festival, part fly fishing revival, we are fusing music, art, food, and community to celebrate the culture that lives on the water.
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LineUp & Schedule
The bands, the beers, and the breakdown of the day.
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6:00 PM
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5:30 PM
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7:15 PM
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8:30 PM
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10:30 PM
The Experience
- The Music: We're bringing 3 national touring acts, local jams, and surprise collaborations, all curated with our Charleston-based music partners at Ear for Music.
- Food & Drink: Come hungry for the BBQ Throwdown featuring Martin's Bar-B-Que, and grab a festival-exclusive Redfish Beer from Oxbow Brewing. F&B is led by acclaimed Michelin-starred chef PJ Calapa. If you grab a VIP ticket, you get access to 167 Raw’s lounge with curated cocktails and chef tastings.
- Art & Culture: Check out immersive art exhibitions directed by Paul Puckett. We are featuring some of the best sporting artists in the industry, including David Danforth and Matt Hart.
- Fly Fishing: Step up to carnival-style fly fishing games led by 7 of the biggest brands in the industry, alongside multiple raffles and "Fishy Ambassadors". Hang out with brand partners like Marsh Wear, Turtlebox, Yeti, Cordina Eyewear, 4 Corners, and No Name Lodge.
The Crew
- Hosted by wildlife biologist, stand-up comic, and fly fisherman Eeland Stribling as our Event MC.
- The vibe is held down by media guru James Joiner, Director of Stoke Heather Harkavy, and our dedicated Soul Crew volunteers.
The Impact (Advocacy & Sustainability)
- Protecting the Water: Every element of this event, from the food program to the installations, is designed to celebrate the water while actively reducing our footprint on it. We partnered with Emerger Strategies to eliminate single-use plastics and raise the bar for sustainability in fly-fishing events.
- Giving Back: We aren't just here to party. Proceeds from the weekend directly support Charleston Waterkeeper and their mission to protect clean water, fuel local conservation, and secure outdoor access for our community.
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The Refinery — Charleston, SC
We aren't doing this in some sterile convention center. We’re taking over The Refinery. It’s a 2,000-person capacity open-air amphitheater with a massive outdoor stage, a lush lawn for hanging out, two indoor bars to keep the drinks flowing, and a VIP terrace overlooking the madness.
What You Need to Know
Some of the fine print, minus the BS. Still Have Questions? Get In Touch.
Gates open at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 16th. If you want one of the 50 exclusive SWAG bags, you better be waiting at the door. Live jams and brand games start immediately.
We party with a purpose. A portion of the proceeds from the entire weekend goes straight to Charleston Waterkeeper to protect our local waters and ensure we actually have flats to fish for the next generation.
We aren't serving stale hot dogs. We’ve got Martin's Bar-B-Que holding down a massive BBQ Throwdown, plus custom Redfish Beer flowing all day from Oxbow Brewing.
Damn right. We teamed up with Emerger Strategies to eliminate single-use plastics. Bring your own reusable cup or buy a custom Soul Fly Yeti at the merch tent. Protect the water, period.
We only partner with brands that actually get the culture. If you’re independent, authentic, and want to throw down with us, hit that Contact button above and let’s talk.