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.
– 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
– Night of a Thousand Candles, November 30 2024 - January 5 2025
Annual holiday lights event at Brookgreen Gardens. More details
– Sarvis House Winter Fest, December 7 2024
Free holiday festival of the Socastee Heritage Foundation, with food, live music, vendors, free children’s activities, costume contest, pet adoptions and more. More details
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– Night of a Thousand Candles, November 30 2024 - January 5 2025
Annual holiday lights event at Brookgreen Gardens. More details
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– Myrtle Beach Marathon, March 1 2025
Annual marathon, half marathon and 5K races through Myrtle Beach. More details
– Run to the Sun Car and Truck Show, March 14-15 2025
Big annual car and truck show at the old Myrtle Square Mall. More details
– St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, March 15 2025
Annual Irish heritage celebration on Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, with parade followed by street festival with live Irish music and dance performances, craft vendors, food, street entertainers, contests and more. More details
→ See more March events in Myrtle Beach
– Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, April 22-26 2025
Annual film festival with events at various Myrtle Beach locations. More details
– Dragon Boat Festival, April 26 2025
Annual dragon boat races with food trucks, local vendors and children’s activities at Grand Park at The Market Common, to benefit faith charity Ground Zero. More details
→ See more April events in Myrtle Beach
– Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival, May 3 2025
Annual festival of beach music in North Myrtle Beach. More details
– Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally, May 9-18 2025
Very popular annual motorcycling festival with events across the Grand Strand, with rides and other events at local venues. More details
– World Famous Blue Crab Festival, May 17-18 2025
Very popular annual food festival along the Little River waterfront, with local seafood and other festival foods, live beach music, crafts vendors and more. More details
→ See more May events in Myrtle Beach
– Carolina Country Music Fest, June 5-8 2025
Popular annual country music festival in Myrtle Beach. More details
– Corvettes At The Beach, June 6-7 2025
Annual car show of the Myrtle Beach Corvette Club. More details
– Conway Riverfest, June 28 2025
Annual festival in downtown Conway, with live music, food, fireworks show, local vendors, artist market, golf cart parade, children’s activities and more. More details
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– Georgetown Wooden Boat Show, October 18-19 2025
Popular annual festival in downtown Georgetown, with 100 wooden boats on display, boatbuilding, boat race, sailing, maritime arts and crafts, food, and more. More details
→ See more October events in Myrtle Beach
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