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Spring

  • Annual Canadian-American Days festival in March fosters the good natured Canadian/US relationship. Festival events include the National Shag Dance Championship, a Can-Am Soccer Tournament, an International Kitefest, the Run to the Sun Car Show, Riverboat Rides and more. http://www.myrtlebeachinfo.com/canamdays/events.html
  • Myrtle Beach Doll Show annually in MArch-April at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center http://www.geocities.com/myrtlebeachdollshow/
  • Little River Blue Crab Festival, takes place in MAy along the historic waterfront in scenic Little River, South Carolina http://www.crabfestival.com/
  • Corvettes at Myrtle Beach end of May Saturday Car Show and Beach Cruise Broadway at the Beach 843-650-3475 www.myrtlebeachcorvetteclub.com
  • Annual May Myrtle Beach Bike Week Over 200,000 bikers gather for a huge swap meet and market, cruising "the loop", poker runs and many more activities. Inlet Square Mall becomes a centre for the event due to the number of bars, but it takes over the whole town. Sonny Productions 280 Haynes Rd, Summerfield NC 27358. 1-336-643-1367 Web: myrtlebeachbikeweek.com

Summer

  • 1.0 Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival - August 31 - September 1st off Farrow Parkway. Family-friendly entertainment and events, including live music, barbeque competition, car show, and kids’ area.
  • 3.6 The Great American Gospel Fest & Trade Show 16 Foxcroft Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (843) 445-7089
  • World Amateur Handicap Championship (end of August) http://www.worldamgolf.com The four-day competition takes place on over 75 of the Myrtle Beach golf courses, and attracts almost 4,000 players from all 50 states and some 30 foreign nations. Toll Free: 1-800-833-8798 Local: 843-477-8833 Toll Free International: 877-01-4789
  • July Square Dancing with Grand Strand Strutters Grand Strand Senior Center (1268 21st Ave N., Myrtle Beach) 843-399-5469
  • 20.8 Summer Festivals at La Belle Amie Vineyard corner of Hwy 90 & St. Joseph Road 843-399-WINE 9463- www.labelleamie.com
  • 44.5 Columbus County Agricultural Fair Inc Prison Camp Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-7585
  • National Father & Son Team Classic , Each summer Myrtle Beach hosts the largest father and son golf competition in the world. The tournament is open to fathers/sons, grandfathers/grandsons, stepfathers/stepsons, fathers/sons in-laws, and uncles/nephews. Location: 10838 Kings Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 866-497-2627 www.fathersongolf.com

Fall

  • Annual Italian Festival, early September An abundance of tasty Italian foods. Broadway at the Beach, 843-650-3466
  • Autumn Magic Blues & Jazz Fest, at La Belle Amie Vineyard end of September Live music, vineyard tour, wine sampling, unique gift shop, prizes & more. Hwy 90 & st Joseph Road, N Myrtle Beach, SC 843-399-9463 www.LaBelleAmie.com
  • Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival, Annually the end of September at Huntington Beach State Park; everything from paintings to baskets, musicians provide live entertainment and Lowcountry food.
  • Annual Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally, first week of October, known as "The Pilgrimage", the Rally has become a favourite among bikers. Swap meets, contests and live entertainment throughout the town
  • Endless Summer Festival, Saturday, end of October from 10am-6pm Main Street in North Myrtle Beach,
  • Little River Chamber of Commerce, Oktoberfest, Little River Shrimp and Jazz Fest, on the Historic Waterfront in Little River, 843-249-6604 www.littleriverchamber.org
  • Myrtle Beach Greek Festival end of September 3301 33rd Avenue N. on the By-Pass in Myrtle Beach 843-448-3773 www.stjohn-mb.org
  • The City of Myrtle Beach, Oktoberfest, A day filled with great German food and beverage with plenty of family fun. 800 Gabreski LN Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 843-918-2390 dining.discoversouthcarolina.com
  • South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival Thanksgiving Three day bluegrass festival featuring top names in bluegrass music. Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak Street Phone: 706-864-7203 Web: www.aandabluegrass.com

Winter

  • Myrtle Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1200 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (843) 626-7444 · (800) 356-3016 http://www.grandstrandevents.com
  • Annual Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals November The Dickens Christmas Show and Festival takes place in a Victorian Marketplace Setting with period clad vendors. 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 Phone: 843-448-9483 dickenschristmasshow.com
  • Springmaid Water Media Workshop November through December 3100 S. Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Phone: 843-238-2510 www.Myrtle BeachArtMuseum.org
  • Intracoastal Christmas Regatta, First Saturday after Thanksgiving at 5pm a procession of decorated boats leaves Tilghman's Point down the Intracoastal Waterway to Dock Holidays Marina. Many residents who overlook the waterway organise parties to watch the procession, and visitors are welcome on the marinas to enjoy this Christmas spectacle. The event aims to make sure that each child in Horry County receives a gift on Christmas morning and to this end each spectator is requested to bring a wrapped present or donate cash. http://www.christmasregatta.com/
  • Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens, the first two weeks of December from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday and Saturday evenings A holiday tradition when a Thousand of candles light garden paths and live performances awaken the holiday spirit. 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC, 800-949-1931 www.brookgreen.org
  • The Twelve Irish Tenors at The Palace Theatre 12/11/2007 to: 12/31/2007 1420 Celebrity Cr, Myrtle Beach 843-448-0588 www.palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com
  • The Carolina Opry Christmas Special November through December 8901 Hwy 17 N, Myrtle Beach Phone: 843-913-4000 or 800-843-6779 www.TheCarolinaOpry.com
  • The South's Grandest Christmas Show at Alabama Theatre November through December 4750 Hwy 17 S North Myrtle Beach, located in Barefoot Landing Phone: 800-342-2262 February Myrtle Beach Marathon, the Valentines week Bi-lo marathon, includes a wheelchair and crankchair marathon, the Ripley family fun marathon, and the House of Blues post-run party. http://www.mbmarathon.com