Things To Do in August in Myrtle Beach

Summer is already winding down! It seems like yesterday we were preparing for events and activities in June, so before it’s too late and school picks back up, plan that last-minute trip to The Beach! Even though it’s nearing the end of the season, the sun is still high and there are numerous activities full of summertime fun to participate in.

And don’t worry, when the end of August rolls around, new and exciting things will be in preparation for September!

Exhibits and Events

Craftsmen’s Summer Classic:

Right at the beginning of the month, on August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, join the state's best arts & crafts festival. Held yearly, everything can be found here from pottery, home décor, clothing, jewelry, woodwork, glass, photography, and much more! Browse aisles of handiwork of different budgets at the convention center while nibbling on tasty treats. Tickets are $10 for adults and $1 for kids 6-12 when you pay at the door. Or, purchase tickets online for a discounted price. The event will run each day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday until 4 p.m.

 

The Ultimate Reptile Show:

Returning to Myrtle Beach on August 16th and 17th is a large reptilian extravaganza. Featuring creatures such as geckos, frogs, tarantulas, chameleons, bearded dragons, iguanas, and more, you must visit if you’re an enthusiast, collector, or just curious about these species. The show will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 16th and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 17th. Secure your tickets online and get ready to be surrounded by all your favorite reptiles!

 

Summer Light Exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens:

Wrapping up this month, this is your last chance to see the summer light installation at Brookgreen Gardens until next summer! Running August 2nd, 6th, 9th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th, and 30th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., you can explore the gardens during the day and be captivated by beautiful, uniquely designed lights in the evening. There is a discounted price if you want to enter the gardens in addition to the installation, which can be purchased online. You can also come hungry to snag dinner at Austin’s Harvest Restaurant right on the property, or grab a bite from a food truck and listen to the live performer playing that day. 

Grand Strand Farmer’s Markets

One of my favorite things to do when visiting towns, whether I’ve been there one hundred times or am a newcomer, is to go to a farmers’ market. The Grand Strand has several, so you can choose which location and day best suits your schedule to look at artisan crafts and local products to take home.

Surfside Beach Farmer’s Market: Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Surfside Drive and Willow Drive North.

North Myrtle Beach Farmer’s Market: Every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Valor Park Farmer’s Market on Deville Street: Every Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Downtown Conway Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Live Music & Shows

From live music outdoors to inside performances, choose your preference and come out for a show!

Music on Main Concert Series:

Ongoing through September, head to Main Street in North Myrtle Beach for some good vibes and grub. If you want to enjoy the music, bring a chair to get comfortable and watch the group of the night. Shows happen every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• August 7 – Rivermist Thomas Road
• August 14 – Thurston Howell
• August 21 – Band of Oz
• August 28 – The Tonez

Sounds of Summer Concert Series:

Enjoy a one-night-only Rocketman: Elton John Tribute at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex Amphitheater. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on August 15th, bring your family, friends, blankets, and chairs to spend an evening together under the stars, free of charge. You can anticipate a lot of dancing and singing, so be prepared to take part!

Boathouse Summer Concert Series:

Continuing its iconic summer series, head to the Boathouse every Sunday night for a free concert at 5 p.m. The stage is right next to the Intracoastal Waterway, making it one of the most beautiful spots to watch live music in Myrtle Beach, especially when the sun starts to set! Don’t miss a performance at this venue and try to show up as early as possible to secure a spot on the grass, because it sure does fill up fast!

The Alabama Theatre:

Serving up a handful of tribute bands and independent performers this month, visit the Alabama Theatre to catch a more jazzed-up production during your stay at The Beach. This is a great chance for the family or friends to dress up and spend the night out on the town, singing your hearts out with each other or gluing your eyes to Alabama’s own show, ‘Iconic’, nearly every night, full of singing, lights, dancing, and tricks. And, to make it sweeter, two child tickets (aged 16 and under) are included free of charge with the purchase of one adult ticket to ‘Iconic’ during the summer months!

• August 8th - Classic Journey
• August 10th - The Temptations and The Four Tops
• August 16th - Free Fallin The Tom Petty Concert Experience
• August 21st - Alex McFarland Speaker Series Featuring Charlie Kirk
• August 22nd - The Players Formerly of Chicago
• August 23rd - Lee Greenwood

*Iconic will be performed every other day throughout August at 7 p.m. except for the 3rd.*

 

The Carolina Opry:

Catch one of the Opry’s home shows happening each week, or trade it in for the comedy or tribute show that’s making the stage later in the month. Serving the public since 1986, there’s always something good going on! Tickets and seats for all performances can be bought and booked online.

• August 17th – The Ricky Mokel Comedy Special - My Mind Has a Mind (7:00 - 8:30 p.m.)
• August 24th - Remember When Rock Was Young - The Elton John Experience (7:00 - 8:30 p.m.)

*Show times and dates for the home shows can be found on the Carolina Opry’s website.*

Things To Do

Myrtle Beach World Am:

The annual World Amateur Golf Tournament returns to the beach from August 25th through August 29th, 2025. The event is one of the most popular amateur tournaments in the world, with more than 3,000 players competing each year. The event is inclusive to all, embracing scratch golfers, 36 handicaps, or those who are just looking to have fun, to ensure everyone has an equal playing field. More than 50 Myrtle Beach golf courses will be played, and attendees will celebrate at the famous 19th Hole with food, music, a golf expo, and much more. Registration is open for $749/player, which includes a fantastic swag bag stuffed with gift cards, gear, and more.

 

Atlantic Beach Gullah Geechee Festival:

Take part in this free event that celebrates the history of what is now Atlantic Beach. Through crafts, readings, photography, music, food, and more, learn about the history of the Gullah Geechee people and their cultural impact that’s embraced by the community in Atlantic Beach. From August 29th to 31st, a series of events will be scheduled for everyone to learn about and engage with this history and cultural expression of the Grand Strand.

 

SummerFest at Barefoot Landing:

Summerfest is wrapping up this month after a long three months packed full of events. Every day from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. until August 25th, enjoy activities spread across different stages at Barefoot Landing that the whole family can enjoy (weather permitting).

• Sundays: on the deck between Purpleologist and Francesca’s, listen to a steel-drum melody by the Tropical Jammers from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
• Mondays: Start the evening at the Dockside Village Stage with stuntman Nick Pike before listening again to the Tropical Jammers. Stick around long enough and you’ll also get to observe the fireworks blast off over the lake at 10:00 p.m.
• Tuesdays: The Barefoot Landing Promenade becomes a storybook where princesses and superheroes are found every five steps from each other while stilt walkers browse in between them, waiting to be asked for a photo.
• Wednesdays: At 7:00 p.m., Corey Holden brings energy through percussion music, encouraging all visitors to clap along with his beats until 9:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: Catch live music at the Dockside Village from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., or if you missed the promenade on Tuesday, they will be out again.
• Fridays: A lineup of soul music and bumping tunes is performed from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. to get you in the mood for the weekend.
• Saturdays: The character-ridden promenade returns once more, and music groups hit the Dockside Village Stage to get you up and dancing out of your seat.

Fireworks:

Don’t miss the chance to watch fireworks over the water! The displays at Broadway at the Beach and Second Avenue Pier are wrapping up this month, so be sure to catch them if you haven’t already. Broadway at the Beach is holding their last shows on August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, and 31st at 10 p.m. The Second Avenue Pier has their display every Wednesday at 9 p.m. until August 27th.

Pelicans Baseball:

Cheer on our very own minor league baseball team – The Myrtle Beach Pelicans! The Birds have 12 home games in August, with special deals going on for each one. Enjoy Tacos and Tall Boys on Tuesdays, Wet Nose Wednesdays (bring your dog!), Budweiser Thirsty Thursdays, Family Fridays + Fireworks, Ultra Sippin Saturdays, and Sunday Fun Days.

Check back next month to see what Myrtle Beach has planned for September!