Myrtle Beach Events


	Myrtle Beach Events January North Myrtle Beach Winter Run Throughout North Myrtle Beach (843) 280-5570 This event includes the 5K and 15K road races for the Southeastern Region. February Burroughs & Chapin Company Children's Festival Myrtle Beach Convention Center (843) 626-6385 a fun-filled weekend of educational, cultural and safety-related presentations and exhibits for children and their families. More than 120 booths provide interactive presentations in the fields of science, art or health. Continuous entertainment includes dancers, tumbling acts, magicians, singers and storytellers. Children are given the opportunity to take part in various contests on stage. March St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration Surfwood Shopping Center, North Myrtle Beach (843) 280-5570 South Carolina International Chili Cook-off Barefoot Landing, 4898 U.S. Hwy. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach (843) 272-8349 These serious contestants are known as "chiliheads", a group that numbers 50,000, who publish their own quarterly newspaper to keep up with trends and cooking events. The chili is evaluated by a panel of judges, and winners are in the running for the international grand prize of $25,000. Family entertainment is always a part of the cookoff. April S.O.S. Spring Safari Throughout North Myrtle Beach (888) SOS-3113 the world's largest spring break for mature adults. More than 15,000 shaggers, members of the Society of Stranders and lovers of the beach gather in North Myrtle Beach in mid-April for an annual rite of spring. Ten full days and nights of beach music and activities are all part of this ritual. There's a parade along Main Street in North Myrtle Beach May Blue Crab Festival On the waterfront, Little River (843) 249-6604 More than 150 arts-and-crafts booths are featured. The children's area includes a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting and puppets. Entertainment includes a variety of live musical performances including jazz, country, bluegrass and gospel. The Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association and Harley-Davidson Motor Company Spring Rally Throughout the Grand Strand (843) 651-5555 Rated as one of the top-five motorcycle events in the nation -- and the oldest dealer-sponsored motorcycle event in the country -- an estimated 60,000 to 75,000 cyclists roar into town for four days in mid-May. A race is usually held on the Friday of the event at the Myrtle Beach Speedway. June Annual Sun Fun Festival Throughout the Grand Strand (843) 626-7444 summer officially begins with Sun Fun in early June. The largest annual festival of its kind in either North or South Carolina, it attracts about 300,000 people to the beach each year. A parade along Ocean Boulevard kicks off the festival. From bikini contests to sand-sculpture competitions, Sun Fun hosts a multitude of activities. July Murrells Inlet Fourth of July Boat Parade Murrells Inlet (843) 651-0900 For 14 or so years, more than 100 boats have entertained thos who watch from and picnic on the shores. From 14-foot fishing boats to 40-foot yachts, participating watercraft start the aquatic caravan at high tide at the jetties of Garden City Beach and proceed to Murrells Inlet.. Trophies are given to the three best-decorated boats and to the three most-adorned docks along the route. August Carolina Craftsmen's Summer Classic Myrtle Beach Convention Center (910) 274-5550, (843) 448-7166 authentic, hand-crafted items at this arts and crafts show in early August. More than 250 exhibitors from 20 states bring in original designs that include pottery, wood, fine art, toys, jewelry, baskets, stained glass, leather, tin, weaving, sculpture, musical instruments and furniture. September S.O.S. Fall Migration Various locations in North Myrtle Beach (888) SOS-3113 The Society of Stranders calls its thousands of active members to return to North Myrtle Beach in mid-September for one last big party before winter sets in. Days and nights are filled with activities, shagging and sightseeing with nonstop beach music. October Indian Summer Festival Downtown Main St., North Myrtle Beach (843) 249-6921 Usually held in mid-October, the Indian Summer Festival is sponsored by Downtown Organizations Interacting Together, a revitalization group in North Myrtle Beach. It's a day of arts and crafts, food, entertainment and special activities for the children. Admission to the Indian Summer Festival is free. Oktoberfest Football field at the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, Myrtle Beach (843) 918-1242 Beer and bratwurst are the favorites at this early October celebration of the harvest season. Authentic German music is played and arts and crafts are on display. Children enjoy the scarecrow-building and pumpkin-painting contests and a climbing wall. November Taste of the Town Myrtle Beach Convention Center (843) 249-4885 If you would like to sample foods from a variety of Grand Strand restaurants, don't miss this early November event. More than 40 restaurants participate each year, serving up the best they have to offer. you an idea of the pace, Austin's restaurant served 2,000 portions of food by 8 PM! Awards are bestowed for the best overall food, the best entree, the best dessert and the People's Choice. December Christmas Tour of Homes Throughout the North Strand (843) 272-7598, (843) 249-6449 this Christmas Tour of Homes gives a chance to see stately homes dressed for the Yuletide season. Sponsored by the North Myrtle Beach Women's Club, six homes are opened to the public for one afternoon in December. Proceeds from the event help Children's Hospice, the North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad, the North Myrtle Beach Animal Shelter and various scholarship funds. Arts and Entertainment The Long Bay Symphony Long Bay Youth Orchestra 1811 Oak St., Myrtle Beach (843) 448-8379 The Long Bay Symphony performs a full season of classical, chamber and POPS concerts, including playing the original scores during a silent film Many of the Long Bay Symphony members have performed with such respected organizations as the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the pop-infused Radio City Music Hall Orchestra. With this array of influences, the Long Bay group melds a variety of musical backgrounds, performing selections from classical to pop as well as full stage productions. It presents 12 concerts each season . House of Blues 4640 U.S. Hwy. 17 S. at Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach (843) 272-3000 The House of Blues now stands as the area's only true music hall, a massive space that can hold 2,200 people at one time. Except for some bar stools, the music hall is a standing venue. Parks Myrtle Beach State Park U.S. Hwy. 17 S., between Myrtle and Surfside Beaches (843) 238-5325 6 AM to 10 PM year round. Situated in the heart of the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach State Park has one of the most popular public beaches along the Carolina coast. This 312-acre oceanfront park is one of the last remaining natural areas along the northern shores of South Carolina A park naturalist conducts activities year round and interprets the natural history of the coast. Surf fishing and pier fishing are allowed. Swimming in the ocean or in the park's pool Biking Bicycle paths are clearly marked along the beach and Ocean Boulevard, and the residential area north of 54th Avenue N. features an outdoor fitness trail with exercise equipment along the beach. Bicycles and adult-size, tricycles can be rented from a variety of locations along the beach