Myrtle Beach’s festivals are a big part of what attracts millions of visitors to the Grand Strand area every year.
In May, huge biking events draw hundreds of thousands of bikers to Myrtle Beach, with another, quieter biking event in the fall. Annual music festivals include events devoted to bluegrass, jazz and country music.
Myrtle Beach and neighboring communities such as Little River host popular shrimp, crab and seafood festivals that draw tens of thousands of visitors from across the southeast to sample the best of the lowcountry’s seafood. Other festivals throughout the year include big car shows, arts and crafts shows, holiday lights shows, heritage festivals, and more.
For additional events in the Myrtle Beach area, see festivals and events by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
See also:
– Upcoming concerts in Myrtle Beach
– Where to rent boats in Myrtle Beach
– Boat tours of the Waccamaw River and NWR
– Food festivals in the Myrtle Beach area
!Event dates, venues and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.
– Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival, April 5-7 2024
Annual food truck festival at the Old Myrtle Beach Mall Site. More details
– KidzTime Festival, April 13 2024
Free family festival at Broadway at the Beach, with children’s activities, vendors and more. More details
– Spring Taste of the Market Common, April 20 2024
Annual food festival at The Market Common featuring food from nearby restaurants. More details
– Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, April 23-27 2024
Annual film festival at The Market Common, with screenings, forums and food and other events. More details
– Dragon Boat Festival, April 27 2024
Annual dragon boat races at Grand Park at The Market Common, to benefit faith-based charity Ground Zero. More details
– Shadow Bay Celtic Festival, April 27 2024
Celtic and Norse-themed festival at RH Acres, Socastee, with Celtic music, Highland games, vendors, artisanal demonstrations, Maypole dance and more. Event benefits Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams, which provides activities for children who live in group homes or shelters. More details
– Socastee Heritage Festival, April 27 2024
Free annual family festival of the Socastee Heritage Foundation, with arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. More details
– Brookgreen Gardens Art Festival, April 27-28 2024
Annual arts festival at Brookgreen Gardens featuring artists from the South and across the country. More details
→ See more April events in Myrtle Beach
– Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival, May 4 2024
Annual beach music festival in North Myrtle Beach. More details
– Smoke on the Beach, May 10-11 2024
Annual barbecue competition hosted by Myrtle Beach Shrine Club, with professional and amateur BBQ teams, food trucks, vendors, car show, live music and more. More details
– Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally, May 10-19 2024
Extremely popular annual motorcycle rally with rides and other events across Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand area. More details
– World Famous Blue Crab Festival, May 18-19 2024
Very popular annual seafood festival in Little River, with local seafood and other food, live beach music, vendors and more. More details
– Corvettes at the Beach Car Show, May 31 - June 1 2024
Annual car show in association with the Myrtle Beach Corvette Club. More details
→ See more May events in Myrtle Beach
– Carolina Country Music Fest, June 6-9 2024
Popular annual music festival at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk featuring 40+ country music artists. More details
– Conway Riverfest, June 29 2024
Annual festival in downtown Conway, with live music, food, local vendors, fireworks show, artisan market, business expo, golf cart parade, children’s activities and more. More details
→ See more June events in Myrtle Beach
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– Craftsmen’s Summer Classic, August 2-4 2024
Big annual arts and crafts show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center featuring exhibitors from across the US. More details
→ See more August events in Myrtle Beach
– Mustang Week, September 2-7 2024
Big annual Mustang-themed car show featuring hundreds of vehicles, cruise-in and other events for Mustang enthusiasts. More details
– Atalaya Festival, September 27-29 2024
Annual arts and crafts festival at Huntington Beach State Park, with 100+ artisans, plus local food and musicians. More details
– Beach ’n Chili Fest, September 27-29 2024
Finale of the World Championship Chili Cook-Off at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place, with chili tastings, beer gardens, food trucks, live music, craft and other vendors, children’s activities and more. More details
– Irish Italian International Festival, September 28 2024
Annual heritage festival in North Myrtle Beach, Irish and Italian live entertainment and food plus street performers, arts and crafts and more. More details
– Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally, September 30 - October 6 2024
Fall edition of Myrtle Beach Bike week, with rides and events across Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand area. More details
→ See more September events in Myrtle Beach
– Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally, September 30 - October 6 2024
Fall edition of Myrtle Beach Bike week, with rides and events across Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand area. More details
– Myrtle Brach Britfest, October 4-6 2024
Regional car show of the Grand Strand British Car Club, with new and vintage British cars and motorcycles, other European vehicles, hat competition, afternoon tea, food trucks and more. More details
– Cruisin’ the Beach, October 10-12 2024
Annual judged car show at Broadway at the Beach. More details
– Annual Parish Festival, October 10-13 2024
Annual festival of the St John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, with Greek food, church tours, music and dance performances and more. More details
– Little River ShrimpFest, October 12-13 2024
Popular annual seafood festival in Little River, with shrimp and local seafood plus other foods, arts and crafts vendors, live music and more. More details
– Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam, October 25-27 2024
Annual Jeep festival at the former Myrtle Square Mall site, with car show, obstacle course, parties, food trucks and more. More details
→ See more October events in Myrtle Beach
– Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals, November 7-10 2024
Big annual Victorian holiday marketplace at Myrtle Beach Convention Center, with 350+ vendors plus musicians, exhibits and more. More details
– Mythical & Medieval Fest, November 9-10, 16-17 2024
Annual Renaissance-themed festival with combat demonstrations, artisan’s village, fire show, live music, children’s activities and more. Event benefits Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams, which provides activities for children who live in group homes or shelters. More details
– The Great Christmas Light Show, November 25 - December 30 2024
Annual holiday lights display at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex, with 2 million lights, animated figures, Santa’s Village and more. More details
→ See more November events in Myrtle Beach
– The Great Christmas Light Show, November 25 - December 30 2024
Annual holiday lights display at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex, with 2 million lights, animated figures, Santa’s Village and more. More details
→ See more December events in Myrtle Beach
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– Myrtle Beach Marathon, March 1 2025
Annual marathon, half marathon and 5K races through Myrtle Beach. More details
→ See more March events in Myrtle Beach