What's Happening in
Myrtle Beach, SC?
With over 60 miles of sandy beaches, endless shopping, countless dining options, and plenty of family activities, it's no wonder Myrtle Beach is a top family vacation destination in America. In addition, Myrtle Beach hosts various events throughout the year. Here are just a few popular events for 2011:
May 2011
- Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally
May 13-22, 2011
The Myrtle Beach area is full of biker-friendly restaurants, bar and attractions that welcome the business of bikers during May. The festivities include motorcycle racing, vendors, concerts, and parties.
- X-Treme Fun Kids Fest
May 14, 2011
Enjoy a day of games, fun, learning and sportsmanship! Rides, performances, games and more! Kid-Friendly. 568 George Bishop Parkway. 9 AM - 5PM. 843-651-7869.
- 30th Annual Blue Crab Festival
May 14-15, 2011
World-famous festival featuring crafts, business booths, entertainment, and food. Little River Waterfront, SC. 843-385-3180.
- Atlantic Beach Bikefest
May 26-30, 2011
The Myrtle Beach area is full of biker-friendly restaurants, bar and attractions that welcome the business of bikers during May. The festivities include motorcycle racing, vendors, concerts, and parties.
- Memorial Day Festivities
May 27-30, 2011
Great activities throughout the community, including a parade, ceremony, and concerts 843-626-7444.
- 60th Annual Sun Fun Festival Celebration
May 28 - June 4, 2011
Food vendors, arts/crafts vendors, kids' activities, rides and games, celebrity meet-and-greets, national and regional bands, live music and fireworks. Kid-friendly. 843-626-7444
June 2011
- South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference
June 6-11, 2011
The South Carolina State Firefighters' Association is proud to present the 106th Annual SC Fire-Rescue Conference! The conference will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The conference also features a Firefighter Challenge, an Auto Extrication Competition, and a 100,800 square foot exhibit hall with over 150 vendors. scfirefighters.org.
- 3rd Annual Sun Fun Surfside Beach Super Saturday
June 11, 2011
Surfside Drive in Surfside Beach - Special Events; 4-8PM. 843-650-9548.
- Summer Saturday COncert Riverfront Park
June 11, 2011
Bring your picnic basket and lawn chair and enjoy entertainment along the riverfront. Free admission. 843-248-1700.
- Riverfest - Conway Chamber of Commerce
June 25, 2011
An Independence Celebration held along the Waccamaw River in downtown Conway. Live entertainment, an artisan market, tennis tournament, raft race, activities, games, food, fireworks, and much more. 843-248-2273.
- USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships
June 28 - July 3, 2011
Doug Shaw Stadium, Myrtle Beach. USATF.org
July 2011
- Murrells Inlet 28th Annual July 4 Boat Parade
July 4, 2011
Fireworks at 10 PM over the Inlet waters at high tide. 843-357-2007.
- Myrtle Beach Mustang Week
July 18-24, 2011
This annual event will kick off with a Meet-n-Greet at Planet Hollywood, located at the intersection of US 17 Bypass and 29th Avenue, across from the Broadway at the Beach shopping and dining area. The event is scheduled to run from 12:00pm until 4:00pm and is a fun, informal gathering to start the week off. Lots of activities planned for the entire week. mustangweek.com
- 29th Summer Classic Arts & Crafts Festival
August 5-7, 2011
Myrtle Beach Convention Center. 336-282-5550.
- 7th Annual Conway Superstar
August 20, 2011
Previously called Conway Idol. This is Conway's singing talent search and wraps up the Summer Saturday Concerts at the Riverfront Parks. Free admission. 843-248-1700.
- Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship
August 29 - Sepetember 2, 2011
800-833-8798 or 843-477-8833. worldamgolf.com.
- 6th Annual Beach, Boogie and BBQ Festival
September 2-4, 2011
Festival with barbeque cooking championships, free kids zone with rides and games, bbq samples, celebrity meet-and-greets. Grand Park in Market Common. 843-626-7444.
- 36th Annual Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival
September 16, 2011
Fine Art, quality crafts and Low Country food, along with music from the area's finest musicians. Huntington Beach State Park near Murrells Inlet. 843-237-4440.
- Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally
September 28 - October 2, 2011
The Myrtle Beach area is full of biker-friendly restaurants, bar and attractions that welcome the business of bikers during May. The festivities include motorcycle racing, vendors, concerts, and parties.
October 2011
- USA Triathlon
October 8, 2011
The Myrtle Beach Triathlon will offer three race distances. The Halfmax, the Quartermax, and Super Spring distance triathlons. All three events are open to individual registrations and all three entrants will compete for the standard age group awards. ultramaxtri.com
- Gaither Music Fest 2011
October 21-22, 2011
Myrtle Beach Convention Center. 800-955-8746.
- Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon Weekend
October 22-23, 2011
Two-day health and fitness expo; Coastal 5k race; One-Mile Doggie Dash to benefit Grand Strand Humane Society; 80-meter High Heel Run to Benefit Grand Strand Humane Society; 13.1-mile Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon. RunMyrtleBeach.com.
November 2011
- 30th Annual Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals Week
November 10-13, 2011
Held in 18th Century Victorian market-place with period-clad arts and crafts and gifs vendors. Myrtle Beach Convention Center. 843-448-9483. dickenschristmasshow.com - 42nd Annual South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
November 24-26, 2011
Myrtle Beach Convention Center. 706-864-7203.
- 27th Annual Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
November 26, 2011
Annual boat parade, starting at Little River and continuing down the waterway to Dock Holidays Marina. 843-249-8888.
December 2011
- North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade
December 3, 2011
Main Street. 843-281-2662. - Conway Christmas Parade
December 10, 2011
Conway's annual parade is the largest parade in Horry County. Conway Chamber of Commerce. 843-248-2273. - Christmas Towne Festival
December 11, 2011
Free children's festival featuring inflatable rides and games, train rides, food and entertainment for all ages. Free photos with Santa! 843-626-7444. - 31st Annual Beach Ball Classic
December 26-30, 2011
Myrtle Beach Convention Center. 843-213-0032.
