Myrtle Beach Area Events

Carolina Beach Music Awards
4-day event with lots of concerts and other events at various locations - awards ceremony on Sunday

Mythical & Medieval Fest
Renaissance themed festival with a fairy forest, medieval combat, princesses, artisan's village, fire show and live music - benefits Caleb's Dragonfly Dreams

Dickens Christmas Show & Festival
A national award-winning event - set up as a Victorian Holiday Marketplace where you'll find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list!

Mythical & Medieval Fest
Renaissance themed festival with a fairy forest, medieval combat, princesses, artisan's village, fire show and live music - benefits Caleb's Dragonfly Dreams

The Great Christmas Light Show
Drive through light show with over 2 million lights along a 2 mile drive through the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex *Closed Nov 26

Surfside Rotary Turkey Trot 5K
Run or walk (no strollers or pets) plus Gobblers' Kids' 50 yard dash, come dressed in festive attire - benefits Surfside Area Rotary Club

Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
Boat parade starts in Little River Inlet and travels to North Myrtle Beach, spectators are encourage to donate unwrapped toys

The Great Christmas Light Show
Drive through light show with over 2 million lights along a 2 mile drive through the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex *Closed Dec 25

Conway's New Year’s Eve
Ring in 2027 with a fireworks display at Downtown Conway's Riverfront District, bring blankets and chairs, tailgating in adjacent parking area

SOS Mid-Winter Break
Bring in the new year with this 4-day shagging event
Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag

Cupid's Chase 5K Conway
Run, walk, or roll this 5K - benefits Community Options support of people with disabilities

Conway Porchfest
Twenty plus front porches, lawns and gathering spaces will transform into stages hosting a variety of musical entertainment in the Historic Residential District

Myrtle Beach Marathon
Marathon and half marathon with post-race celebrations - benefits local charities

National Shag Dance Championships Finals
Several different skill levels, plus junior levels

St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
Parade, street festival, children's area, live music and entertainment, food and craft vendors - hosted by the City of North Myrtle Beach

Can-Am Days
7-days of special events around the Grand Strand including concerts, car show, food festival, golf tournament

Run to the Sun Car and Truck Show
See hundreds of cars and trucks on display all vying for Goodguys Awards, Sponsor Picks, NSRA Picks plus vendors and celebrity appearances

SOS Spring Safari
10-day shag event with live music, shagging classes and parade - at various locations

Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
5-day film festival with animation, shorts, documentaries, music videos, features

Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
5-day film festival with animation, shorts, documentaries, music videos, features

Myrtle Beach Classic
PGA golf tournament at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club - proceeds benefit nonprofit organizations

Blue Crab Festival
2-day event includes local seafood, festival foods, live beach music, arts & crafts, kids' area, community booths

South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference
Training, education, exhibit hall, competitions - hosted by the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association

Conway Riverfest
Live music, local vendors, fireworks show, kids activities, golf cart parade, cornhole tournament, Paddle Battle river races

SOS Fall Migration
10-day shag event includes block parties, live music, classes at various locations

IGGAD Research Symposium: Gullah Foodways
Focusing on Gullah Geechee people and their culinary influences on American culture - hosted by CCU, Joyner Institute for Gullah & African Diaspora Studies

Junior SOS
6-day shag dancing event - workshops, competitions - under 21 years of age

Monday After the Masters
Celebrity Pro-Am charity golf tournament hosted by Hootie & The Blowfish - benefits children's educational programs and the SC junior golf program

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
10-day motorcycle rally event along the Grand Strand with rides, events, vendors, entertainment and more

Myrtle Beach Bike Week and Spring Rally
Motorcycle events including rides/tours, entertainment, vendors

NMB Live!
Three stages of live entertainment, 150+ vendors, food trucks, kid's zone with rides and games - hosted by the City of North Myrtle Beach

Shadow Bay Celtic Festival
Highland games, dance around the May pole, Celtic music, demonstrations, artisan area - benefits Caleb's Dragonfly Dreams

Socastee Heritage Festival
Live entertainment, vendors, kids' activities, local history - hosted by the Socastee Heritage Foundation

Sun Fun Festival
3-day event with lots of live music, parade, US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, family friendly activities and entertainment

Veterans Golf Classic
2-person teams with at least one team member being a veteran

Waccamaw Sportmen's Expo
2-day event with DockDogs, boat displays, a quick draw event, wildlife rehabilitation sessions, food vendors and more

Waves of Praise Gospel Fest
3-day event kicks off with Thursday concert then two day festival with lots of live music, vendors - bring your lawn chair