Grand Strand Events
Myrtle Beach Area Annual Festival & Events Calendar
Take your Myrtle Beach vacation to a whole new level by planning to attend one of the area's popular festivals and events during your next visit. From large-scale concerts and culinary celebrations to quaint community events and family-friendly fun happening throughout the year, chances are good you'll be able to experience one of the events that the make Myrtle Beach so much fun. Here is a rundown of our biggest and most notable events for 2025.
Winter Events in Myrtle Beach
January 9-19, 2025
Experience the best of Myrtle Beach’s dining scene during Restaurant Week! Held annually in January, this culinary celebration features special menus, prix fixe meals, and exclusive deals at top local restaurants. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore new flavors and revisit your favorites.
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, 8 a.m.
Ripley's Aquarium
Celebrate South African Penguins with Ripley’s Aquarium at this fun-filled event! Join the Penguin Dash 5K or the 1-mile walk/run through Broadway at the Beach. There’s also a free Toddler Waddle at 9 AM in front of the aquarium. Meet Ripley’s mascots Norman and Sharkee—and maybe even some penguins!
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, noon to 4 p.m.
Hot Fish Club, Murrells Inlet
The Shuckin’ on the Strand Oyster Roast is the Grand Strand’s largest oyster roast, open to the public and serving up oysters, food and fixins. The 16th annual Shuckin’ on the Strand Oyster Roast hosted by the Grand Strand Young Professionals will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, from noon-4 p.m. at the Hot Fish Club at 4911 Hwy. 17 S. Bus. in Murrells Inlet. All proceeds benefit the Substitutes for Santa, an annual event hosted by GSYP every December to give 150 local children a Christmas. There will be live entertainment by Paul Grimshaw.
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Myrtle Beach
Run along the scenic streets and coastline of Myrtle Beach in this annual marathon! With options for a full marathon, half marathon, 5K, and Family Fun Run, there’s a race for everyone. The flat, fast course starts near the beach and winds through some of the area’s most iconic spots. Join runners from all over for an unforgettable race experience!
Friday-Saturday, March 7-8, 2025
Surfside Beach
The Town of Surfside Beach invites you to bring your family and friends for a day of BBQ competition, food, shopping, live music, activities for the kiddos, and fun for the entire family! You won't want to miss this!
March 8-16, 2025
The Annual Can-Am Days Festival celebrates the long-running bond between the Myrtle Beach area and our Canadian visitors. We welcome nearly 100,000 Canadian visitors and snowbirds who return each year to a festival lineup of fun events, giveaways, discounts and concerts taking place on the Grand Strand.
March 13-15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Former Myrtle Square Mall
The Pee Dee Street Rodders host the annual Run to the Sun Car Show, one of the largest car shows in the Southeast, each year at 2501 North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach. The massive show brings more than 3,000 pre-1989 cars and trucks from across the continent together all weekend long.
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 9 a.m.
Main Street North Myrtle Beach
Get ready to celebrate at the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade on the Grand Strand! Boasting a long history and more than 100 parade entries, the starts and ends on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. The party continues post-parade, with a street festival featuring three stages of live entertainment, including Irish pipe bands, dancers, and more, plus more than 100 food, art and craft vendors, leprechauns and street performers, and a children’s activities area.
Spring Events in Myrtle Beach
April 11-13, 2025
Old Myrtle Square Mall Site
Savor delicious eats at the Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival! This family-friendly event features a variety of food trucks serving up everything from savory bites to sweet treats. Enjoy live music, craft vendors, and fun activities for all ages in downtown Myrtle Beach.
April 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grand Park at The Market Common
The City of Myrtle Beach’s Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Department will host an all-day Spring Fest at Grand Park in The market Common. The free event will include food vendors, a car show, egg hunts, games, and more. National Anthem and Knights of Columbus Presentation at 10 am, Egg Hunts on Savannah's Playground begin at 11 am.
April 22-26, 2025
The Market Common
Celebrate two decades of cinematic excellence at the 20th Annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival! Recognized as “The East Coast’s answer to the Sundance Film Festival,” MBIFF features an inspiring lineup of thought-provoking films from around the world. Honored as one of the top 25 film festivals globally, it’s an event that film lovers won’t want to miss.
April 26 & 27, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Brookgreen Gardens
This two-day event showcases the fine craftsmanship and quality art being produced regionally and throughout the nation. Come and enjoy the work of talented artists and artisans at the annual Brookgreen Art Festival. Painting, sculpture, fabric art, pottery, glass, and more will be available to browse under the oaks.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Historic Socastee Swing Bridge Area
A beloved family tradition, the 13th annual Socastee Heritage Festival celebrates the charm of this waterfront community. Enjoy arts and crafts vendors, delicious food, live music, and fun activities for all ages. Don’t miss exploring the historic Cooper House and other local landmarks!
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Grand Park at The Market Common
The 17th annual Dragon Boat Festival brings an action-packed day to the lake at Grand Park! Watch as teams of paddlers race for the fastest time, all while raising funds for a great cause. Enjoy a live DJ, Family Fun Zone, food and drink vendors, entertainment, and an exciting awards ceremony.
Saturday, May 4, 2025
Main Street North Myrtle Beach
Get ready to sing, dance, and soak up the rhythm at the 8th Annual Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival! Join music lovers of all ages for a day filled with live performances and good vibes in the heart of North Myrtle Beach.
May 17-18, 2025
Historic Little River Waterfront
Celebrate one of the Southeast’s largest and most beloved festivals at the 43rd Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival! Savor fresh, local seafood, enjoy live beach music, shop unique crafts, and take in the beautiful waterfront views. Consistently voted the Grand Strand’s Best Annual Event, this is a tradition you won’t want to miss.
Summer Events in Myrtle Beach
May 2025
Throughout Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach salutes our nation’s military through a variety of events leading up to and on Memorial Day, including a patriotic parade a family picnic at The Market Common, where there will also be live music, and military exhibits and displays. The Jack Platt Veterans’ March with Battlefield Cross Ceremony will also take place on May 27 at 9 a.m. from 16th to Ninth Avenues North along Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach.
June 5-8, 2025
Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place
Set against the scenic Myrtle Beach coastline, CCMF 2025 features headliners like Kid Rock, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Rascal Flatts, and Brantley Gilbert. This family-friendly, four-day festival also includes over 40 artists, from chart-topping stars to rising talents. It’s the ultimate mix of country music and summer fun!
June 1-30, 2025
Multiple venues
Back for an encore, Muzika! brings 30 extraordinary performances across the Grand Strand. Experience a variety of world-class productions, including fully staged operas, musical theater, choral-orchestra works, Broadway favorites, recitals, and chamber music. The Master Artists Concert Series highlights internationally acclaimed talent from the Metropolitan Opera and other prestigious ensembles.
June 28, 2025
Donwtown Conway & Riverwalk
Kicking off the weekend before Independence Day, this popular festival features many live entertainment acts, an artisan market, a raft race, activities and games for all ages and food. This weekend of fun is located in downtown Conway along the banks of the majestic Waccamaw River. Come for the aesthetically-pleasing location, and stay for the events. The Conway Riverfest will be held June 28, 2025.
Sept. 1-6, 2025
Various Locations Across The Grand Strand
Rev your engines and join fellow Mustang enthusiasts for Mustang Week in Myrtle Beach! This week-long celebration features car shows, cruises, and exciting events for fans of the iconic Ford Mustang. From scenic drives along the coast to adrenaline-pumping burnout contests, it’s a must-see event for car lovers.
Fall Events in Myrtle Beach
September 2025
Downtown Aynor
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.
September 2025
Town of Surfside Beach
The annual family-friendly festival welcomes thousands of guests to join in to celebrate with good food, good fun, family-friendly activities, art and craft vendors, food vendors, and two stages of live entertainment. Come celebrate one of the area's most fun, quaint beachfront towns and explore the newly-renovated pier!
Oct. 11 and 12, 2025
Little River Waterfront
The 20th annual ShrimpFest on the Little River Waterfront is a must-see, with live music on two stages, balloon artists, kids activities, more than 100 arts and crafts vendors, and, of course shrimp and other fresh fish dishes served up by local restaurants.
Sunday, Oct. 20, 2025
Start / Finish at Coastal Grand Mall
Take part in the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon, a race that combines fitness and fun with scenic coastal views! The flat, fast course takes runners along the iconic Grand Strand, making it perfect for achieving personal records or simply enjoying the run. Participants will receive a unique surfboard-themed medal and enjoy a beach-themed finish line celebration.
October 2025
Downtown Loris
Loris has hosted this festival for the last 45 years, and there’s a reason why: chicken bog! The South Carolina staple is celebrated on this day by thousands of attendees, which also includes samplings of other Southern food, live music, arts and crafts, children’s activities, and a fireworks finale.
Oct. 17-19, 2025
Carver Street, Myrtle Beach
Enjoy the smooth sounds of the Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival, a free event held on historic Carver Street. This three-day celebration features incredible live jazz performances, food and beverage vendors, children’s activities, and more. It’s the perfect way to spend a music-filled fall weekend. Admission is free.
Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025
Old Myrtle Square Mall Site
Join hundreds of Jeep enthusiasts at the Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam for three days of off-road fun! This event features an obstacle course, car show, vendors, entertainment, and daily beach crawls. It’s the ultimate gathering for Jeep lovers to showcase their vehicles, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy an action-packed weekend.
Holiday Events in Myrtle Beach
November (2025 Dates TBD)
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Step into a Victorian wonderland at the award-winning Dickens Christmas Show & Festival! This beloved holiday event transforms the Myrtle Beach Convention Center into a festive marketplace with unique shops, entertainment, vendors, and more. Ring in the holiday season with this unforgettable experience.
November & December 2025 (Dates TBD)
Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place
Celebrate the holiday season at Winter Wonderland at The Beach! This magical event features a dazzling lights display, an ice-skating rink, a holiday market, live entertainment, and more. Perfect for families and friends, it’s the ultimate way to enjoy Myrtle Beach’s festive spirit.
Throughout the Holiday Season (2025 Dates TBD)
Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet
Experience the magic of the season at Nights of a Thousand Candles, where Brookgreen Gardens comes alive with over 2,700 hand-lit candles and sparkling lights. Stroll through the beautifully illuminated gardens, enjoy live holiday music, and savor warm cider while soaking in this award-winning holiday tradition.
Nov. 25 – Dec. 30, 2025
North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex
Kick off the holiday season at The Great Christmas Light Show in North Myrtle Beach! This drive-through event features over two million lights and over 500 festive displays. After the light show, visit Santa’s Village for hot cocoa, a visit with Santa, and holiday activities for the whole family.
Saturday, Nov. 30, 2025, 5:00 PM
Intracoastal Waterway, Little River
Join the holiday magic at the Intracoastal Christmas Regatta! This festive boat parade lights up the waterway with beautifully decorated vessels cruising from Little River to Dock Holidays Marina in North Myrtle Beach. Gather your friends and family to watch this spectacular event and celebrate the season.
Fridays, Dec. 6, 13, & 20, 2025, and Saturday, Dec. 7, 2025
Downtown Conway, SC
Celebrate the season in the heart of Downtown Conway with A Rivertown Christmas and the Conway Christmas Parade! Enjoy festive Friday evenings with carriage rides, live entertainment, holiday shopping, and visits with Santa. On Saturday morning, kick off the holidays with the Conway Christmas Parade, featuring festive floats, marching bands, and holiday cheer for all ages.
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2025
The Market Common, Myrtle Beach, SC
Ring in the New Year with Southern charm at A Southern Times Square at The Market Common! This family-friendly celebration features live music, delicious food and drinks, kids’ activities, and a spectacular ball drop at midnight. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and a stunning fireworks display to welcome 2026 in style.
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