Myrtle Beach Events – Fun Things to Do in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Conway Riverfest
Local entertainment, golf cart parade, artisans, food vendors, Kidz Zone plus the evening ends with fireworks

Junior SOS
6-day shag dancing event - workshops, competitions - under 21 years of age

SOS Fall Migration
10-day shag event includes block parties, live music, classes at various locations
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

Aynor Harvest Hoe Down
Parade, games, food, arts and crafts, vendors

Salt Games
Beach games, races, contests, live entertainment - benefits Surf Dreams Foundation

Irish Italian International Festival
Live music, arts, crafts, dance groups, restaurant competition, children's area, spaghetti eating competition

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Motorcycle event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors

Government Finance Officers Association of SC Fall Conference
4-day conference with networking opportunites

Little River ShrimpFest
2-day event includes live entertainment, kids' activities, vendors, fresh shrimp and seafood specialties

Loris Bog-Off Festival
Enjoy chicken bog, children's area, two stages of live entertainment, vendors, concert and fireworks

Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon
2-days of racing with 5K, 1 mile Doggie Dash on Saturday and the 13.1 mile mini marathon on Sunday - benefits the Young Foundation and Grand Strand Humane Society

Carolina Beach Music Awards
Various events and concerts

Dickens Christmas Show & Festival
4-day event includes period clad vendors, arts & crafts, Victorian Teas, tours

Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
Boat parade, toy drive, starts in Little River Inlet

Holiday Shopping Spectacular
Holiday shopping with 50+ vendors with a wide variety of merchandise to finish your holiday shopping - free to the public - located in downtown Conway at the historic Peanut Warehouse

SOS Mid-Winter Break
Bring in the new year with this 3-day shagging event
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

Myrtle Beach Marathon
3-day event includes expo, night runs then choose from marathon, half marathon, team relay, 5K on Saturday - benefiting local charities

Horry County Fair
10 days of entertainment, rides, food, games, and concerts

Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events including rides/tours, concert, vendors

​Little River SC River Sweep
Meet at Johnny Causey Boat Landing at 8 am to volunteer to help collect trash from marshes and beaches

Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival
2-day event includes wing competition, BBQ sampling, car show, live entertainment, arts and crafts, beer garden

Blue Crab Festival
2-day event includes live music, arts & crafts, kids' area, community booths

Coastal Uncorked
3-day festival includes events that highlight food, wine, spirits, arts and entertainment - benefits the Myrtle Beach Hospitality Association

Conway Fall Festival
Live music, children's activities, demonstrations, car show, food, farmers' market

Hoedown
Enjoy a night of dinner, dancing, silent auction, raffles and much more - benefits Barnabas Horse Foundation

Home Harvest Festival
Pumpkin giveaway (while supplies last), face painting, inflatables, live music, local chefs' competition - donations being collected for the Heroes For Children Of Horry County

Horry County Museum Quilt Gala
Demonstrations, exhibits, marketplace, lectures, quilt entry open to all

Little River May 5K
Run or walk along the Historic Little River Waterfront - funds raised go to sponsor local charities - hosted by the Rotary Club of Little River

Live Oak Art & Music Fest
Live entertainment and Artisan Market with arts & crafts - hosted by Create! Conway

Loris Spring Festival & Outdoor Expo
Live entertainment, plants and flowers for sale, outdoor items and equipment, demonstrations, kid's area, classic car cruise in, fitness challenge

Mayfest on Main
Live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, community stage, children's area

Monday After the Masters
Celebrity Pro-Am charity golf tournament hosted by Hootie & The Blowfish - benefits children's educational programs and the SC junior golf program

Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
Animation, shorts, documentaries, music videos, features
Learn more about movies filmed in South Carolina

Myrtle Beach Seafood Festival
Seafood vendors, kid-friendly activities, live entertainment, beer and wine garden, corn hole tournament - hosted by the Myrtle Beach Downtown Redevelopment Corporation

National Shag Dance Championships Finals
Several different skill levels, plus junior levels

Race into the New Year 5K
Run or walk the USATF certified course which starts at Barefoot Landing's overflow parking and finishes at Risen Christ Christian Academy

Run for the Shelter
5K run or 1-mile dog walk plus 'Doggie Bone Hunt' - benefits the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach

SOS Spring Safari
10-day shag event with live music, shagging classes, and parade - at various locations

Saltwater Highland Games & Heritage Festival
3-day event with athletic competitions, Celtic marketplace, kid's activities, live entertainment, 5K, doggie dash - hosted by the Myrtle Beach Regional Pipe Band

Socastee Heritage Festival
Live entertainment, vendors, inflatables and kids' activities - hosted by the Socastee Heritage Foundation

St John's Greek Festival
Enjoy Greek food, drinks, music, dancing plus a coffee shop, gift shop, vendor booths and children's activities - portion of proceeds benefits local charities

St John's Greek Festival
Enjoy Greek food, drinks, music, dancing plus a coffee shop, gift shop, vendor booths and children's activities - portion of proceeds benefits local charities

St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
Parade, street festival, children's area, live music and entertainment

Surfside Beach Turkey Trot
10K, 5K, 1 mile, Kids' Tot Trot - benefits Surfside Area Rotary Club and the charities they support

Taste of the Coast
Taste specialties from the area's best restaurants plus live entertainment, kids' activities - benefits Risen Christ Lutheran School

Veterans Golf Classic
2-person teams with at least one team member being active-duty or veteran

Wings Over Myrtle Beach
Featuring the USN Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron, USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, Skytypers Air Show Team, USSOCOM Para-Commandos Jump Team