Myrtle Beach Area Events

South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference
Training, education, exhibit hall, competitions

Conway Riverfest
Live music, local vendors, fireworks show, kids activities, golf cart parade, cornhole tournament, Paddle Battle river races

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

Waves of Praise Gospel Fest
3-day event kicks off with Thursday concert then two day festival with lots of live music, vendors - bring your lawn chair

SOS Fall Migration
11-day shag event includes block parties, live music, classes at various locations

Irish Italian International Festival
Live entertainment, arts, crafts, food vendor competition, street performers, spaghetti eating competition

Myrtle Beach Britfest Car Show
The area's largest British car show featuring more than 100 new, classic, antique and rare British cars and motorcycles plus food trucks, an English Tea and more

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

Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon
13.1 mile mini marathon and 5K races - four local charities

Government Finance Officers Assoc of SC Conference
4-day conference with networking opportunities

Conway Ghost Walk
Professional storytellers weave tales of lowcountry haunts through the shadowy streets of Downtown Conway

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

Carolina Beach Music Awards
4-day event with lots of concerts and other events at various locations - awards ceremony on Sunday

Mythical & Medieval Fest
Renaissance themed festival with a fairy forest, medieval combat, princesses, artisan's village, fire show and live music - benefits Caleb's Dragonfly Dreams

Dickens Christmas Show & Festival
A national award-winning event - set up as a Victorian Holiday Marketplace where you'll find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list!

Mythical & Medieval Fest
Renaissance themed festival with a fairy forest, medieval combat, princesses, artisan's village, fire show and live music - benefits Caleb's Dragonfly Dreams

The Great Christmas Light Show
Drive through light show with over 2 million lights along a 2 mile drive through the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex - closed Thanksgiving Day

Surfside Rotary Turkey Trot 5K
Run or walk plus kids dash, come dressed in festive attire - benefits Surfside Area Rotary Club and charities they support

The Great Christmas Light Show
Drive through light show with over 2 million lights along a 2 mile drive through the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex - closed Christmas Day

SOS Mid-Winter Break
Bring in the new year with this 4-day shagging event
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

Myrtle Beach Marathon
Marathon, half marathon, 5K, and family fun run, post-race celebrations - benefits local charities

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

Can-Am Days
5-days of special events around the Grand Strand including concerts, car show, food festival, golf tournament

Carolina Country Music Awards
Awards open to performers who grew up in or now reside in North Carolina or South Carolina - hosted by the Carolina Country Music Association

Conway's New Year’s Eve
Ring in 2025 with a fireworks display at Downtown Conway's Riverfront District, bring blankets and chairs to enjoy this family friendly event

International Gullah Geechee & African Diaspora
Focusing on Gullah Geechee people and other African American communities reconstruction - hosted by CCU, Joyner Institute for Gullah & African Diaspora Studies

Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
Boat parade starts in Little River Inlet and travels to North Myrtle Beach, spectators are encourage to donate unwrapped toys

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 Bike Week Fall Rally
10-day motorcycle rally event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
10-day motorcycle rally event along the Grand Strand - cruises, vendors

Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
5-day film festival with inimation, shorts, documentaries, music videos, features

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

Shadow Bay Celtic Festival
Highland games, dance around the May pole, Celtic music and more - benefits Caleb's Dragonfly Dreams

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

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

Taste of the Town
Area restaurants will serve tapas style food, beverages - benefits St Andrew Catholic School

Waccamaw Sportmen's Expo
2-day event with DockDogs, music, game and fish cooking demonstrations, reptile programs, wildlife rehabilitation session, vendors