Myrtle Beach Events

Annual Events

Address: Mineola Ave, Waterfront, Little River, SC Category: Food / Drink Event - Festival Dates: May 16 - May 17, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

If you're a fan of the blue-tinged crustacean, it doesn't get any better than this! Little River does itself proud each year with this enjoyable waterfront event, offering not only lots of food and beverages, but a vast assortment of arts and crafts vendors, children's activities and musical performances. There are...

Address: Myers Ave, Grand Park, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: June 5 - June 6, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Concerts, celebrity appearances, contests, pageants, and lots of other activities are part of this expansive summertime festival. Although events take place throughout the Grand Strand, the focus of festivities is Grand Park. Bring the entire family, because you'll find everything from Lego-building competitions to...

Address: Chapin Park • 16th Ave N and Hwy 17, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 Category: Fair / Festival - Art Dates: June 20 - November 8, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Sponsored by the Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild, this is the Strand's premier fine arts and crafts festival. Over 100 artists, most from the South, present a variety of works, from traditional oil paintings to abstract meal sculpture and art glass. Children's activities, along with ample food and beverage, round out the...

Address: 3420 Pampas Drive, Tournament Headquarters, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Category: Sports Event - Golf Dates: August 31 - September 4, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Officially known as the PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship, this four-day tournament is held at about 70 of Myrtle Beach's best courses. Over 5000 amateur golfers participate, coming from all 50 states and 18 other countries. Flight winners go on to compete in the final championship round at the...

Address: Valor Park • Farrow Pkwy, Base Recreational Center, Myrtle Beach, SC Category: Fair / Festival - Food / Drink Dates: September 4 - September 5, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

South Carolina's one and only official barbecue competition and an internationally sanctioned competitive eating event, the Labor Day blast known as Beach, Boogie & BBQ is not for the faint of heart. No, the event, which actually marks the close of the annual Sun Fun festivities, features some of the best 'que most...

Address: Myrtle Beach Convention Center • 2101 Oak St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: November 12 - November 15, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

A Christmas-themed arts and crafts show featuring over 400 booths with vendors garbed in traditional Dickensian costumes. A great way to do your Christmas shopping. A number of other events are held in conjunction with the main festival at the convention center, including special holiday teas and historic house tours.

Address: 1525 13th Ave N, Dock Holidays Marina, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29566 Category: Sports Event - Regatta Dates: November 28, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Every year, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Intracoastal Waterway becomes a spectacle of twinkling lights and holiday cheer. Decorated boats of all shapes and sizes parade from Tilghman Point to Dock Holidays Marina, piloted by spirited folks from all walks of life. Unless you're lucky enough to get invited to...

Address: BB&T Coastal Field • 1251 21st Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Category: Sports Event - Running Dates: February 11 - February 14, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Several races allow the entire family to participate in this February event. The excitement starts Thursday with the Marathon Expo, a free event held at a local hotel. Friday night the festivities continue with a 5K run and a one mile Family Fun Run. Saturday morning there are four races: the marathon itself, a...

Address: various locations, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Category: Community Event - Fair / Festival Dates: March 13 - March 21, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This festival celebrates the commencement of Spring with entertainment, exhibits and food. Among the week's festivities are several fun events, including the Little Olympics, International Kitefest, concerts, a St. Patrick's Day Parade, and the National Shag Dance Championship. The week commences with a Welcome...