Myrtle Beach Events 2009 (Sept-Dec)
September
Myrtle Beach Greek Festival
Traditional Greek foods, dancing, children’s activities, church tours, and more are hosted at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. Call (843) 399-9463 for more information.
South Carolina’s Largest Garage Sale
Pavilion Parking Garage transforms each year into four floors full of bargains with opportunity to shop for often one-of-a-kind treasures. Call (843) 918-1242 for more information.
Italian Festival
Italian food, art, vendors, live entertainment and more are found at Chapin Park. Call (843) 650-3466 for more information.
SOS Fall Migration
6th Annual Soda Jerk Contest
Come to Lee’s Inlet Apothecary & Gifts at 3579 Hwy 17 Business to experience the creations of our most talented soda jerks. The contest celebrates the anniversary of the store’s opening and began when the owners installed their 1920s marble and milk glass soda fountain in 2002. Call 843-651-7979 for more information.
21st Annual International Beach & River Sweep
Beach Sweep/River Sweep—organized by S.C. Sea Grant Consortium in partnership with S.C. Department of Natural Resources—is the largest one-day litter cleanup of South Carolina’s beaches and waterways. Last year, over 6,000 South Carolinians from the mountains, through the midlands, to the coast collected over 57 tons of trash from our waterways, covering 1,345 miles of environmentally sensitive areas. Visit http://www.dnr.sc.gov for more information or call Huntington Beach State Park at 843-235-8755 to help clean up the shore of our favorite pristine beach.
5
Summer Breeze Music Festival
La Belle Amie Vineyard at 1120 St. Joseph Road in Little River.
The number is: 399-WINE (9463) or visit www.LaBelleAmie.com
11
Celebrating America’s Heroes at the Murrells Inlet Dead Dog Saloon
Join in the day-long benefit of music, food, raffles and fun. Proceeds benefit local American heroes. Visit the http://www.deaddogsaloon.com or call 843-651-0664. Dead Dog Saloon is located on the Marshwalk at 4079 Hwy 17 Business.
19
Autumn Magic Blues and Jazz Fest
La Belle Amie Vineyard at 1120 St. Joseph Road in Little River.
The number is: 399-WINE (9463) or visit www.LaBelleAmie.com
26
Little Richard at the Alabama Theatre
For ticket information, call the box office at (843)-272-1111 or (800)-342-2262 or visit their website at http://www.alabama-theatre.com.
25-27
34th Annual Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival
Featuring more than 100 of the finest artisans, the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival provides aesthetic beauty against the natural beauty of Huntington Beach State Park and the historic Atalaya Castle. Daily festival admission fee is $6 for each adult. A multi-day pass is available for $10 per adult. Visitors 15 years old and under are admitted free. Park admission is also free. For more information call SC PRT at 803-734-0450 or Huntington Beach State Park 843-237-4440. Feel free to visit their website at www.atalayafestival.com
October
Little River Shrimp and Jazz Festival
http://www.shrimpandjazzfest.org/
Loris Bog-Off Festival
Along with a cooking contest for the best tasting chicken bog, comes a parade, entertainment and more in downtown Loris. Call (843) 756-6030 or visit http://www.lorischambersc.com/ for more information.
Carolina Heritage Festival and Beach Party
Myrtle Beach Fall Motorcycle Rally
Oktoberfest German Festival
South Carolina International Chili Cookoff
3
Big Band Sounds Festival
La Belle Amie Vineyard at 1120 St. Joseph Road in Little River.
The number is: 399-WINE (9463) or visit www.LaBelleAmie.com
Engelbert Humperdinck at the Alabama Theatre
For ticket information, call the box office at (843)-272-1111 or (800)-342-2262 or visit their website at http://www.alabama-theatre.com.
17
The Coasters, The Platters, and the Drifters at the Alabama Theatre
For ticket information, call the box office at (843)-272-1111 or (800)-342-2262 or visit their website at http://www.alabama-theatre.com.
Rock Back the Clock Music and Wine Fest
La Belle Amie Vineyard at 1120 St. Joseph Road in Little River.
The number is: 399-WINE (9463) or visit www.LaBelleAmie.com
November
Myrtle Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dixie Christmas at the Dixie Stampede
An amazing dinner theatre with down-home performances and sweet Southern charm. For ticketing information, contact (800)-844-4431 or visit their website at http://www.dixiestampede.com.
The Carolina Opry Christmas Special
In November and December the Calvin Gilmore theater is transformed into a winter wonderland where the magic of the season comes alive in The Carolina Opry Christmas Special—a wonderfully dazzling, jolly and sentimental musical celebration of America’s best-loved holiday. For ticket information call 843-913-4000 or 800-843-6779 or visit their website at http://www.thecarolinaopry.com.
The South’s Grandest Christmas Show
The Alabama Theatre presents a spectacular Christmas show that runs nightly through November and December. For ticket information, call the box office at (843)-272-1111 or (800)-342-2262 or visit their website at http://www.alabama-theatre.com.
South Carolina Bluegrass Festival
Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
7 & 8
17th Annual Pow Wow
Both Saturday and Sunday, drum circles, dancing, ceremonies, and displays are held at the Tribal Grounds at 591 Bluewater Rd in Aynor, SC. For more information, visit http://www.waccamaw.us/Tribal%20Events.htm#PAUWAU
12-15
28th Annual Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals Week
The Myrtle Beach Convention Center hosts this popular weekend of teas, lectures, craft demonstrations, and one giant Christmas market! Festivities last from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon- 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit their website at http://www.dickenschristmasshow.com/.
15
Carolina Beach Music Awards at the Alabama Theatre
The Annual Carolina Beach Music Awards are a glamorous night to honor musicians in North Myrtle Beach, the home of Beach Music. For ticket information, call the box office at (843)-272-1111 or (800)-342-2262 or visit their website at http://www.alabama-theatre.com.
21
Bonfire at La Belle Amie
La Belle Amie Vineyard at 1120 St. Joseph Road in Little River.
The number is: 399-WINE (9463) or visit www.LaBelleAmie.com
28
Grand Strand Turkey Trot
This Thanksgiving Day event is a variety of marathon events, including everything from an 8K run to a 50 yard Tot Trot for children, held at the new Market Common in Myrtle Beach. For info, visit the website at http://www.rungrandstrand.com/.
30
25th Annual Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
This beautiful holiday event is perhaps one of the most unique along the Grand Strand. From the waterfront in Little River, enjoy the parade of brightly decorated boats as they cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway from 5-7 p.m. For more information, visit the event’s website at http://christmasregatta.com/.
December
Dixie Christmas at the Dixie Stampede
An amazing dinner theatre with down-home performances and sweet Southern charm. For ticketing information, contact (800)-844-4431 or visit their website at http://www.dixiestampede.com.
The Carolina Opry Christmas Special
In November and December the Calvin Gilmore theater is transformed into a winter wonderland where the magic of the season comes alive in The Carolina Opry Christmas Special—a wonderfully dazzling, jolly and sentimental musical celebration of America’s best-loved holiday. For ticket information call 843-913-4000 or 800-843-6779 or visit their website at http://www.thecarolinaopry.com.
The South’s Grandest Christmas Show
The Alabama Theatre presents a spectacular Christmas show that runs nightly through November and December. For ticket information, call the box office at (843)-272-1111 or (800)-342-2262 or visit their website at http://www.alabama-theatre.com.
Beach Ball Classic
Myrtle Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony
Surfside Tree Lighting Ceremony
Georgetown Christmas Parade
North Myrtle Beach Parade and Tree Lighting Cermony
Festival of Trees
12
Bonfire at La Belle Amie
La Belle Amie Vineyard at 1120 St. Joseph Road in Little River.
The number is: 399-WINE (9463) or visit www.LaBelleAmie.com
| 
