The Fall Festivals in Myrtle Beach You’ll Want to Attend

Events & fall festivals in myrtle beach

It’s fall and there are great events and fall festivals in Myrtle Beach every weekend from September until late-November. Let’s jump right in. Here is a preview of the best family-friendly ones!

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local farms & fun

Southern Palmetto Farms in Aynor | opening day event is on September 30 Then they’ll have something every Fri–Sun until the end of October. Check out their full schedule here.

Thompson Farms in Conway | Their fall season starts on September 23. They will have Fri–Sun events until the end of October. Expect things like movie nights, and themed weekends. check their calendar to find your fav!

ongoing events for the Fall

Fall Live Music Series | Fridays at 5pm and Saturdays at 2pm. Dockside Village at Barefoot Landing

Holiday Markets | Returning in November to Surfside Beach, NMB, and Valor Park (Market Common). These feature some of your fav regular farmers market folks PLUS some extra special homemade goods for gifts. More to come soon!

Night of 1000 Candles | Begins Nov 25 and is open Thur–Sun until 12/31. Most dates sell out so get your tickets now! Read our notes on taking kids here.

september events & festivals

Downtown Pawleys Live | Sept 3, 1–8p. Music, food, arts & crafts.

Brookgreen Garden’s Gullah Geechee Junkanoo | Sept 9, 10a–4p. Cultural celebration with African drumming and dancing, children’s crafts and food tastings.

I Love Seafood Festival | Sept 9–10. Music & food.

TASTE OF THE MAZE AT THOMPSON FARM | Sept 16 **ADULT ONLY** Wine tasting, charcuterie boards (boxes), and roaming the maze without kids! Must purchase tickets in advance.

Aynor Hoe-Down Festival | Sept 16, 10a–8p. Children’s entertainment, arts & crafts, food vendors, parade, music, vendors and more.

CELEBRATE SURFSIDE FESTIVAL | Sept 16, 10a–3p. Music, fun, vendors.

SeptemberFest at Barefoot Landing | Sept 16, 12–6p. Grape stomping plus plenty of other fun!

Conway Burger Week | Sept 18–24.

Halloween Light Up DIY Project | Sept 23, 2–4p at Nailed It DIY. Best for kids ages 7+

ATALAYA ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL | Sept 22-24. This is a MUST-ATTEND event in the Grand Strand.

Grillers Cup | Sept 22-23. Chicken wings, pork butt, music, inflatables, vendors, and $5 wristbands to enjoy Lakewood’s waterpark & splash pad.

BEACH & CHILI FEST | Sept 29–Oct 1. Live music, family fun, chili tastings, special guests and more.

VINTAGE MARKET DAYS | Sept 29-Oct 1. Upscale vintage inspired indoor/outdoor market.

Clear Pond’s 3rd Annual Fall Festival | Sept 30, 12–4p. Pumpkin picking, over 55+ vendors, bounce house, live music, raffle, food trucks

IRISH ITALIAN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL | Sept 30. It sounds delicious.

Wonder & Wilde Patch Party | Sept 30, 11a–4p (while supplies last).

Michaelmas Festival | Sept 30, 1p. Children’s activities, music, vendors, yoga.

october events & festivals

PAWLEYS ISLAND WINE & FOOD GALA | Oct 5 **ADULT ONLY** Sample over 65 wines and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres from local chefs.

Halloween Light Up DIY Project | Oct 6, 5pm at Nailed It DIY. Best for kids 7+

TASTE OF MARKET COMMON & SIDE WALK SALE | Oct 7. What better way to get to try as many great restaurants as you can! **

PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & ART | Begins Oct 7. This is more like a few weeks of performances that you can purchase tickets to see.

SAWGRASS Pediatric DENTISTRY ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL | Oct 7. Community festival with DJ, face painting, bounce houses, mascots, dancing, food and more.

SURFSIDE BEACH FAMILY FESTIVAL | Oct 7. Arts & crafts, food, kids activities, and more.

Octoberfest at Barefoot | Oct 7, 12–8p. German-themed food and drink specials.

Carolina Forest Day | Oct 7, 12–5p. Arts and crafts, music, food & drink, and more.

8th Annual Destination Cure Fashion Show | Oct 7. Benefitting the Jacqueline Rodgers Foundation to support a woman undergoing breast cancer treatment.

SXSE Music Feast | Oct 7. First ever event with music, vendors, food trucks, family-fun and more.

Quigley’s Oktoberfest | Oct 7. Traditional German fare, fun for kids, live music and more.

Myrtle Beach Public Safety Day | Oct 7, 10a–2p. A day of food, fun and safety. Equipment from all over Georgetown and Horry County. Event is free!

HARVEST HOME WEEKEND | Oct 7–8, Brookgreen Gardens. Pumpkin patch, scarecrow building, and more.

Taste of the Town | Oct 10, MB Convention Center. The area’s finest restaurants serving up tapas style dishes.

31ST ANNUAL MYRTLE BEACH GREEK FESTIVAL | Oct 12-15. Food, music, and more!

1st Anniversary Party & Friday the 13th Bash | Oct 13, 4–7p at Nailed It DIY. Pumpkin painting, fall treats, special guest DIYer and more.

Farm Day Cabana Pumpkin Patch | Oct 14, 11a–2p. Live farm animals, hay maze, games, photo opps, and more.

FAMILY FUN & LITERACY DAY | Oct 14, Kaminski House. Storytelling, autumn crafts, games and spooky treats. Plus each child will receive a free book.

SEAFOOD FESTIVAL | Oct 14, Sea Captains House. Seafood stations and music!

LITTLE RIVER SHRIMPFEST | Oct 14-15, Little River. A big-time local favorite.

BELIN FALL HARVEST & BBQ FESTIVAL | Oct 14 at Belin UMC. Belin puts on great events (and it’s beautiful)!

Hallelujah Fall Festival | Oct 14 at Myrtle Beach Christian Church. Crafts, games, trunk or treat.

Waterway Live at Myrtlewood | Oct 20, 5–8pm. Music and food trucks. Free!

Surfside UMC Fall Festival | Oct 20-21. 140+ vendors.

MYRTLE BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL | Oct 20-22. A big multi-day music festival.

MYRTLE BEACH JEEP JAM | Oct 20-22. 3-day festival featuring off-road obstacle course, car show, beach crawls and more.

LORIS BOG-OFF FESTIVAL | Oct 21. Entertainment, vendors, food, fun for all ages.

GEORGETOWN WOODEN BOAT SHOW | Oct 21-22. Featuring the Southeast’s best wooden boat exhibits, boatbuilding, a corrugated boat race, maritime arts & crafts and food.

KLIG’S KITE FESTIVAL | Oct 21-22. An annual fav, now in its 5th year.

Fall Craft & Vendor Show | Oct 22. Arts, crafts, vendors.

MB’s Fall Fling | Oct 27, 5–8pm. Free games, fun, candy, outdoor movie, inflatable slide, face painting, and more.

BEST OF BEACH BALLS MEATBALL COOKOFF | Oct 28. A fun, family-friendly event supporting Champion Autism Network. The event is held with the Halloween Rod Run Car Show.

TOUR DE PLANTERSVILLE & CULTURAL FESTIVAL | Oct 28. Bike rides for every distance preference and a community cultural festival.

Halloween & CCU Homecoming Golf Cart Parade | Oct 28, 9am. The annual Halloween golf cart parade and CCU homecoming parade are combining this year!

Will be compiling all the Halloween & Trick-or-Treating events separately.

november events & FESTIVALS

BERKSHIRE FOREST FALL FAIR | Nov 4. Crafts, food, kid activities and more.

Brew at the Zoo | Nov 4, Brookgreen Gardens. **ADULTS ONLY** Enjoy full sized beer and wine plus food vendors.

MB Travel Park 2nd Annual Fall Festival | Nov 4. Yard sale and craft fair.

BEACH BREWS & OYSTER FESTIVAL | Nov 4–5. Oyster shucking contest, live music and vendors.

Waccamaw Pauwau | Nov 4-5. Native American demonstrations, storytelling, arts & crafts and more.

LOVE OF LOCAL FALL FESTIVAL | Nov 5. Family-friendly event with kids activities, raffle prizes, shopping, food, drinks, games and more.

Dickens Christmas Show & Festival | Nov 9–12. Shopping, entertainment, holiday marketplace and more.

MYTHICAL & MEDIEVAL FEST | Nov 11-12 & 18-19. A whimsical realm filled with fairies, princesses, knights and more. Enjoy music, games, food, costumes, and more.

Winter Craft & Vendor Festival | Nov 12. Indoor craft & vendor festival.

Fall Street Fair | Nov 18, The Cottages at Myrtle Beach. Music, food, crafts. The 1st ever street fair in MB.