Local Events
Festivals, concerts, community gatherings, and more across the Grand Strand
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Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert
A live musical performance featuring a tribute to the legendary band Fleetwood Mac.
Weekly Farmers Market at The Market Common
Fresh local produce, handmade crafts, and baked goods every Saturday morning.
Myrtle Beach Britfest
An annual community gathering celebrating British culture, cars, and heritage with food and fun for all ages.
Annual Surfside Beach Family Festival
Celebrate the beach town spirit with food vendors, live music on two stages, arts and crafts, and family-friendly games.
Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Festival
A fun autumn weekend featuring pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, and family activities in the gardens.
Magic & Illusion Show
An evening of mind-bending magic and illusions for the whole family.
Conway Burger Week
A week-long celebration of the best burgers in downtown Conway.
Rodney Carrington Live
Comedy and musical entertainment featuring the nationally renowned comedian and singer, Rodney Carrington.
Art in the Park
A two-day event featuring over 40 artists showcasing jewelry, woodwork, glass art, photography, painting, and more.
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K
A scenic, flat race along the Grand Strand with a surfboard-themed medal and a fun beach-themed finish line.
20th Annual Little River ShrimpFest
A waterfront festival featuring fresh local seafood, live music, stilt walkers, and over 100 vendors.
Georgetown Farmers Market
A community-focused market held weekly, showcasing fresh local produce and handmade goods in the heart of historic Georgetown.
St. John’s Greek Festival
Celebrate Greek culture with authentic food, music, dancing, and traditional crafts.
Myrtle Beach Greek Festival
Experience Greek culture and cuisine with live entertainment and tours of the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at this annual festival.
Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this premier fall music event brings three days of live jazz, food, and drinks to the former mall site across from the Convention Center.
51st Annual Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival
Experience fine art and quality crafts from over 100 artists in the beautiful, historic setting of Atalaya Castle.
36th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
Celebrate maritime heritage with classic boat exhibits, boat building competitions, and local seafood.
Litchfield Oaks Farmers Market
Visit this hidden gem to find South Carolina-certified vendors selling local meats, eggs, seafood, and handcrafted goods.
Grand Strand Buddy Walk
An annual community event supporting the Down Syndrome Society with family fun, inflatables, food, and activities.
Grand Strand Witches' Night
A unique, festive community gathering where locals and visitors dress in costume for a fun-filled night on the MarshWalk.
Loris Bog-Off Festival
This 47th annual tradition celebrates the region's signature chicken bog dish. The event features family recipes, live entertainment, local vendors, and a grand fireworks finale.
Grand Strand Kite Festival
Watch a spectacular display of professional kites and participate in family-friendly flying at the Point at Cherry Grove.
Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam
An exciting weekend for Jeep enthusiasts with obstacle courses, car shows, and beach crawls.
Halloween on the MarshWalk
A festive Halloween celebration with costume contests and trick-or-treating along the MarshWalk.
The Carolina Opry Christmas Special
Experience the magic of the season with the legendary Christmas show at The Carolina Opry.
Showstopper Dance Convention
A premier dance convention bringing talented performers to the Grand Strand.
Oyster Roast at Wicked Tuna
A seasonal oyster roast event at the popular MarshWalk waterfront restaurant.
Dickens Christmas Show & Festival
A unique national festival featuring Victorian-era holiday shopping, entertainment, and festive displays.
The Great Christmas Light Show
A massive drive-through light display featuring over two million lights and hundreds of festive scenes.
Surfside Beach Turkey Trot
A community 5K run/walk to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Wonderland of Lights on the MarshWalk
A holiday-season evening light display along the MarshWalk waterfront, running nightly from Thanksgiving weekend through New Year's Eve.
Georgetown Christmas Tree Lighting
Community gathering to light the town Christmas tree with carols and hot cocoa.
Georgetown Christmas Parade
A traditional holiday parade through the historic streets of Georgetown.
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kick off the holiday season with the community tree lighting, music, and festive cheer.
Calabash Holiday Market
Local vendors selling handmade gifts and holiday treats.
North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade
Annual holiday parade through the streets of North Myrtle Beach.
Murrells Inlet Holiday Boat Parade
Watch beautifully decorated boats cruise the inlet to celebrate the holiday season.
Pawleys Island Christmas Parade
A charming holiday parade celebrating the season in Pawleys Island.
New Year's Eve at Barefoot Landing
Celebrate the new year with fireworks and live entertainment at the waterfront.
67th Annual Can-Am Days Festival
A week-long celebration featuring parades, beach activities, and special events for Canadian visitors and locals.
Race for the Inlet Bunny Run
A family-friendly 5K fun run held in the scenic Murrells Inlet area.
Myrtle Beach Food Truck & Music Festival
A gathering of the best food trucks in the region paired with live music performances.
North Myrtle Beach Spring Safari
The ultimate shag dance event featuring DJs and dance parties at various clubs.
Myrtle Beach Art in the Park
Outdoor art show featuring local and regional artists displaying their work.
Garden City Pier Fishing Tournament
Annual fishing competition for all ages at the historic Garden City Pier.
Murrells Inlet Fourth of July Boat Parade
A festive boat parade through the inlet to celebrate Independence Day.
Garden City Beach Golf Cart Parade
A fun, community-led parade of decorated golf carts along the beach front.
Conway Fall Festival
Celebrate the season in historic downtown Conway with food vendors, live music, and family activities.
Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast
A classic Lowcountry oyster roast with live music and local brews.
Conway Christmas Parade
A traditional holiday parade through the historic downtown streets of Conway.
Garden City Beach Winter Golf Tournament
A friendly golf tournament for locals and visitors to enjoy the mild winter weather.
Myrtle Beach Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
Pre-race expo featuring fitness gear, nutrition advice, and local health vendors.
North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade
The annual parade on Main Street celebrating Irish heritage with floats, bands, and local groups.
Georgetown Blue Crab Festival
A celebration of local blue crab with food, arts, and live entertainment.
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