Events in Myrtle Beach (2024)

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.

June 2024

– Carolina Country Music Fest, June 6-9 2024
Popular annual music festival at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk featuring 40+ country music artists. More details

– Conway Riverfest, June 29 2024
Annual festival in downtown Conway, with live music, food, local vendors, fireworks show, artisan market, business expo, golf cart parade, children’s activities and more. More details

July 2024

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August 2024

– Craftsmen’s Summer Classic, August 2-4 2024
Big annual arts and crafts show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center featuring exhibitors from across the US. More details

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September 2024

– Mustang Week, September 2-7 2024
Big annual Mustang-themed car show featuring hundreds of vehicles, cruise-in and other events for Mustang enthusiasts. More details

– Atalaya Festival, September 27-29 2024
Annual arts and crafts festival at Huntington Beach State Park, with 100+ artisans, plus local food and musicians. More details

– Beach ’n Chili Fest, September 27-29 2024
Finale of the World Championship Chili Cook-Off at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place, with chili tastings, beer gardens, food trucks, live music, craft and other vendors, children’s activities and more. More details

– Irish Italian International Festival, September 28 2024
Annual heritage festival in North Myrtle Beach, Irish and Italian live entertainment and food plus street performers, arts and crafts and more. More details

– Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally, September 30 - October 6 2024
Fall edition of Myrtle Beach Bike week, with rides and events across Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand area. More details

→ See more September events in Myrtle Beach

October 2024

– Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally, September 30 - October 6 2024
Fall edition of Myrtle Beach Bike week, with rides and events across Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand area. More details

– Myrtle Beach Britfest, October 5 2024
Regional car show of the Grand Strand British Car Club, with new and vintage British cars and motorcycles, other European vehicles, hat competition, afternoon tea, food trucks and more. More details

– Sarvis House Family Fall Fest, October 5 2024
Family festival in Socastee with vendors and food, live music and entertainment, hay rides, pumpkin patch, costume contest, pet adoptions and more. More details

– Cruisin’ the Beach, October 10-12 2024
Annual judged car show at Broadway at the Beach. More details

– Annual Parish Festival, October 10-13 2024
Annual festival of the St John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, with Greek food, church tours, music and dance performances and more. More details

– Little River ShrimpFest, October 12-13 2024
Popular annual seafood festival in Little River, with shrimp and local seafood plus other foods, arts and crafts vendors, live music and more. More details

– Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam, October 25-27 2024
Annual Jeep festival at the former Myrtle Square Mall site, with car show, obstacle course, parties, food trucks and more. More details

→ See more October events in Myrtle Beach

November 2024

– Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals, November 7-10 2024
Big annual Victorian holiday marketplace at Myrtle Beach Convention Center, with 350+ vendors plus musicians, exhibits and more. More details

– Mythical & Medieval Fest, November 9-10, 16-17 2024
Annual Renaissance-themed festival with combat demonstrations, artisan’s village, fire show, live music, children’s activities and more. Event benefits Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams, which provides activities for children who live in group homes or shelters. More details

– 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

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December 2024

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January 2025

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February 2025

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March 2025

– 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

→ See more March events in Myrtle Beach

April 2025

– 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

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May 2025

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