Fabulous Fall Festivities in Myrtle Beach

*Events reflect weather cancellations and updates - 9/30-10/2

Fall is a great time to visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! Temperatures are comfortable, space is plentiful, rooms are budget-friendly, and there are a wide-range of spectacular special events and festivals to enjoy!

In addition to the beautiful 60-mile beach, family-friendly attractions, theaters and restaurants that thrill Myrtle Beach visitors year-round, if you visit this September, October or November, you can also enjoy some very popular events. From ethnic celebrations, to music, food and fall fun, there is something for everyone at The Beach!

• Waves of Praise Gospel Fest 

Friday, September 2 – Saturday, September 3

This music festival features local, regional and national gospel groups and performers. Bring a beach chair and blanket, kick back and join the waves of praise at Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place. Admission is free!

• Downtown Pawleys Live

Sunday, September 4

Back for it’s third year, this one-of-a-kind music festival will feature 5 local and regional bands, fresh food, craft beers, vending, artists and more with a low country vibe at the Island Shops from 12:00 – 8:00 pm.

• Aynor Harvest Hoe-down Fest

Saturday, September 17

This charming community in northern Horry County puts its best foot forward each fall with the Aynor Harvest Hoe-down. The day-long festival in late September showcases over 140 craft booths, entertainment, food, and games. The day gets started with a parade and comes to a fantastic finish with a street dance. It's an autumn event the whole family can enjoy.

• SOS Fall Migration

Thursday, September 15 – Saturday, September 25

The end of summer means one thing to shaggers - the fall migration is finally here! Shaggers from all over the country diverge on the Grand Strand to dance their favorite dance at various clubs on Ocean Drive or the Boulevard, including Fat Harold’s, Ducks, Duck’s II the OD Arcade and more.

• Beach 'n Chili Fest

Friday, September 23 - Sunday, September 25

The event site will include numerous built-in activities such as a Family Fun Zone; a relaxing beer garden that will offer an array of different craft and special brews; a hot pepper eating contest and live music; and the ever-popular People’s Choice Chili Competition, which allows event attendees to sample and vote for numerous chili dishes.

• Conway Burger Week

Monday, September 19 – Sunday, September 25

Grab a fork and spend the week eating the best burgers in Downtown Conway! It's is a great opportunity for locals and visitors to sample the fabulous restaurants in Downtown Conway. 

• Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival

Friday, September 23 - Sunday, September 25

Featuring nearly 100 of the finest artisans, the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival provides aesthetic beauty against a background of natural beauty. Enjoy fine art, quality crafts, and local food, along with the musical offerings of several of the area’s finest musicians.

• Irish Italian International Festival

Saturday, September 24

This one-day rain or shine event brings approximately 15,000 people to celebrate different cultures. The festival begins at 10:00 a.m. and continues until 4:00 p.m. on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach; featuring food from local restaurants, two stages of live entertainment, street performers, art & craft vendors, and dance groups all surrounding an Irish Italian International theme. Restaurants will compete for the title of Best Entrée, Best Decorated, and Best Dessert. Festival-goers can also join in a friendly spaghetti eating competition.

• Taste of Market Common & Side Walk Sale

Saturday, September 24

Head out to Taste of The Market Common & Sidewalk Sale where you can sample some of Myrtle Beach’s tastiest food and beverages and shop sidewalk sales. With music, kids’ activities and carriage rides too, there will be something for everyone.

• I Love Seafood Fest

Rescheduled for Saturday and Sunday, November 4 and 5

This festival is the spot for the freshest seafood around! From the ocean to your plate, this festival offers lobster, crab, crawfish, shrimp and much more, along with live entertainment and cooking demonstrations located at 812 N Ocean Blvd. from 3:00 - 11:00 pm. 

• Surfside Beach Family Festival

Rescheduled for November 5

Come on down to Surfide Beach across from Benjamin's Bakery from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for a day of live music, food trucks, a dunk dank and family fun. This is a free event, however, this event brings awareness and benefits the Garden City and Surfside Beach S.C.U.T.E (South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts). 

• 2nd Annual Fall Jerk Fest

Rescheduled for Sunday, October 30

The Fall Jerk Fest features food trucks, an exclusive wine tasting, live music, and more all on historic Broadway Street in downtown Myrtle Beach.This event pays tribute to the unique flavor of jerk cuisine of the African and Taíno cultures in Jamaica. 

• Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally

Monday, September 26 – Sunday, October 2

Harley Davidson enthusiasts converge on the Grand Strand during this annual fall rally each fall. Live music, vendors and motorcycle friendly breakfasts, and events held throughout the area.

• Vintage Market Days

Friday, September 30 - Sunday, October 2

Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, home décor, outdoor furnishings, speciality plants, food, and more! This three day event will take place in the Myrtle Beach Sports Center from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday and Saturday and 10:00 am - 3:00 pm on Sunday. 

• 2nd Annual OktoberFest at Barefoot Landing

Rescheudled for Saturday, October 15

From noon to 8:00 pm, Barefoot Landing will be celebrating their 2nd Annual OktoberFest! This event will feature German and fall-inspired food and drink items, and with a purchase of a wristband, you can enjoy special discounts at participating restaurants. There will also be contests, live music, and other activities! 

• Rivertown Spooktacular Boat Parade

Saturday, October 8

Decorate your boat for Halloween and enter for free to the Spooktacular Boat Parade starting at 4:00 pm. The parade will from the Savannah Bluff landing, pass the Conway Marina, turn around at the Railroad trestles and come back to the marina. Or watch the parade from the Conway Riverwalk! 

• Little River ShrimpFest

Saturday, October 8 – Sunday, October 9

Another popular festival that happens annually along the Little River waterfront, the annual October ShrimpFest, takes place every Columbus Day weekend. The fall festival draws thousands of visitors and locals outside into fall weather with excellent live jazz music and a mouth-watering shrimp cook-off. 

• Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival

Friday, October 14 – Sunday, October 16

Celebrate jazz, culture, community, and individuals from all walks of life with a line-up of smooth, soulful, and edgy regional and local jazz artists. This event will be held at an historic jazz location, Charlie's Place on Carver St between 18th Ave. N. and 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

• Loris Bog-Off Festival

Saturday, October 15

​​In downtown Loris, SC.  Enjoy entertainment, vendors, food, and fun for all ages. The festival began in 1980 as a chicken bog cooking contest and has evolved into the huge event it is today. Chicken bog generally consists of chicken, rice, sausage and spices of your choice; though over the years there have been many variations of this basic recipe.

• Myrtle Beach Mini-Marathon

Saturday, October 15 – Sunday, October 16

There’s no better place to run than along the Myrtle Beach coastline. Join in on this 13.1 Mile, 5K and Doggie Dash mini-marathon this October.

• Georgetown Wooden Boat Show

Saturday, October 15 – Sunday, October 16

The Georgetown Wooden Boat Show – always held on the third weekend in October – features one of the Southeast’s best wooden boat exhibits with more than 140 classic wooden boats displayed on land and water, children’s model boatbuilding, knot tying, maritime art and crafts, food and music.

• The Market Common Local Ghosts, Historic Folks & Pirates Trolley Tour

Thursdays throughout the fall

The Market Common Local Ghosts, Historic Folk & Pirates Tour will be held Tuesdays from 2 - 4 PM. Guests will board a trolley for a two-hour narrated tour that will take them from The Market Common in Myrtle Beach to Murrells Inlet, SC, where they will see Brookgreen Gardens, Atalaya—the fortress-like former beach home of the Huntington's at what is now the state park that bears their name, and Murrells Inlet’s Historic Waterfront. While aboard, they will hear our area’s most beloved ghost stories, pirate tales and interesting accounts of historical figures who were once here.

• Taste of the Town

Tuesday, October 18

Enjoy the area's finest restaurants serving up tapas-style at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center from 4:00 – 10:00 pm. All proceeds are given to a local school. 

• Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam

Friday, October 28 - Sunday, October 30

Join thousands of Jeep owners in Myrtle Beach for the 3rd Annual Jeep Jam complete with an epic Off-Road Obstacle Course, Live Entertainment, Show-N-Grime Car Show, Kids’ Zone, Scavenger Hunt/Poker Run, Beach Crawl, Nightly Parties, Food Trucks, Beer, Raffles & more!

• Brew at the Zoo at Brookgreen Gardens

Saturday, November 5

Presented by the Friends of Brookgreen Gardens, Brew at the Zoo is always a favorite fall event. Enjoy tastings of more than 30 regional and national craft beers. Regional favorites, The Paul Grimshaw Band, will provide entertainment.

• Myrtle Beach Invitational

Thursday - Saturday, November 17-20

ESPN brings college basketball to the HTG Center at Coastal Carolina University in the Myrtle Beach area. Don't miss all the action this November!