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!
local farms & fun
Southern Palmetto Farms in Aynor | Opening Sept 27 Then they’ll have something every Fri–Sun until the end of October.
Thompson Farms in Conway | Opening Sept 20 They will have Fri–Sun events until the end of October. Expect things like movie nights, and themed weekends.
5 Star Farm (Loris) | Opening October 3 and open on select weekends.
Boondocks Adventure Farm (Nakina, NC) | Opening October 3
Langston Ranch (Coward, SC) | Opening Sept 27
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 Conway, 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 2 and is open Thur–Sun until 1/4. Most dates sell out so get your tickets now! Read our notes on taking kids here.
september events & festivals
Brookgreen Garden’s Gullah Geechee Junkanoo | Sept 13, 11a–3p. Cultural celebration with African drumming and dancing, children’s crafts and food tastings.
CELEBRATE SURFSIDE FESTIVAL | Sept 13, 10a–3p. Music, fun, vendors.
Conway Burger Week | Sept 12-21.
Aynor Hoe-Down Festival | Sept 20. Children’s entertainment, arts & crafts, food vendors, parade, music, vendors and more.
Septemberfest at Barefoot Landing | Sept 20, 12–5p. Grape stomping plus plenty of other fun!
The Oaks Craft Show | Sept 20. Local crafters from across the Carolinas (located at The Lazy Gator in Murrells Inlet)
Oktoberfest at Southern Hops | Sept 20
Oktoberfest at Tidal Creek Brewhouse | Sept 27
Funk in the Park Beer & Music Festival | Sept 20
Grillers Cup | Sept 19-20. Chicken wings, pork butt, music, inflatables, vendors, and $5 wristbands to enjoy Lakewood’s waterpark & splash pad.
Fleetwood Mac Tribute | Sept 24-28 at Brookgreen Gardens.
ATALAYA ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL | Sept 26-28. This is a MUST-ATTEND event in the Grand Strand.
IRISH ITALIAN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL | Sept 27. It sounds delicious.
Oktoberfest at Voodoo Brewing | Sept 27
Battle of the Cakes l Sept 27
Crooktoberfest at Crooked Hammock Brewery | All September long
october events & festivals
PAWLEYS ISLAND WINE & FOOD GALA | Oct 2 **ADULT ONLY** Sample over 65 wines and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres from local chefs.
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS | Oct 3–5. Upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market.
PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & ART | Begins Oct 3. This is more like a few weeks of performances that you can purchase tickets to see.
SURFSIDE BEACH FAMILY FESTIVAL | Oct 4. Arts & crafts, food, kids activities, and more.
Quigley’s Oktoberfest | Oct 4. Live music, face painting, pumpkin painting, more.
Octoberfest at Barefoot | Oct 4, 12–8p. German-themed food and drink specials.
HARVEST HOME WEEKEND | Oct 4-5, Brookgreen Gardens. Pumpkin patch, scarecrow building, and more.
KLIG’S KITE FESTIVAL | Oct 11-12. An annual fav, now in its 8th year.
SMOKE ON THE WACCAMAW | Oct 10-11
LITTLE RIVER SHRIMPFEST | Oct 11-12, Little River. A big-time local favorite.
Art in the Park in Valor Park (Market Common) l Oct 11-12. Hosted by the Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild.
TASTE OF MARKET COMMON & SIDE WALK SALE | Oct 11. What better way to get to try as many great restaurants as you can! **
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & 5K | Oct 11
BELIN FALL HARVEST & BBQ FESTIVAL | Oct 11 at Belin UMC. Belin puts on great events (and it’s beautiful)!
Fall Craft Vendor Market | Oct 11.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WALK | Oct 11, Brookgreen Gardens.
32nd ANNUAL MYRTLE BEACH GREEK FESTIVAL | Oct 16-19. Food, music, and more!
Boo at the Zoo at Riverbanks Zoo l Oct 17-30, 6-9pm, Columbia
Surfside UMC Fall Festival | Oct 17-18. 140+ vendors.
MYRTLE BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL | Oct 17-19. A big multi-day music festival.
LORIS BOG-OFF FESTIVAL | Oct 18. Entertainment, vendors, food, fun for all ages.
The Hangout Halloween Fest l Oct 18. Carnival games, costume contests, and live music
North Charleston’s 12th Annual Harvest Festival l Oct 18. Live music, costume contest, artist market, and children’s activities.
Buddy Walk and Festival to Benefit the Grand Strand Down Syndrome Society l Oct 18. Support community resources and opportunities for local families and those with Down syndrome.
GEORGETOWN WOODEN BOAT SHOW | Oct 18-19. Featuring the Southeast’s best wooden boat exhibits, boatbuilding, a corrugated boat race, maritime arts & crafts, and food.
MIPC PAWLEYS ISLAND ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL | Oct 20. Over 70 vendors.
SEAFOOD FESTIVAL | Oct 25. Seafood, drinks, live music.
BEST OF BEACH BALLS MEATBALL COOKOFF | Oct 25. A fun, family-friendly event supporting Champion Autism Network. The event is held with the Halloween Rod Run Car Show.
Myrtle Beach’s 5th Annual Fall Fling l Oct 25. Costume contest, pumpkin hunt, Dracula dash, movie under the stars.
MYRTLE BEACH JEEP JAM | Oct 31 – Nov 2. 3-day festival featuring off-road obstacle course, car show, beach crawls and more.
Will be compiling all the Halloween & Trick-or-Treating events separately.
november events & FESTIVALS
TOUR DE PLANTERSVILLE & CULTURAL FESTIVAL | Nov 1. Bike rides for every distance preference and a community cultural festival.
Waccamaw Pauwau | Nov 1-2. Native American demonstrations, storytelling, arts & crafts and more.
Art Under the Oaks | Nov 1-2
Lip Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cookoff | Nov 2. The Wicked Tuna
Jazz Brunch | Nov 2, Kaminski House.
Taste of the Town | Nov 4, MB Convention Center. The area’s finest restaurants serve up tapas-style dishes.
Charleston Hot Air Balloon Festival and Polo Match l Nov 6
CCU Homecoming Parade | Nov 7.
Art in the Park in Valor Park (Market Common) l Nov 8-9. Hosted by the Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild.
MYTHICAL & MEDIEVAL FEST | Nov 8-9 & 15-16. A whimsical realm filled with fairies, princesses, knights, and more. Enjoy music, games, food, costumes, and more.
Dickens Christmas Show & Festival | Nov 13-16. Shopping, entertainment, holiday marketplace and more.
Ekklesia Christian Church Holiday Market | Nov 15
20th Annual Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show l Nov 22-23
The Hangout holiday Market l Nov 29
Regional festivals
2023 SWEET TEA FESTIVAL | Sept 20 in Summerville, SC. Yes, a little drive but this is always a big event and Summerville is a cute town to explore!
SC SWEET POTATO FESTIVAL | Oct 11. Downtown Darlington, SC. A big-time festival celebrating an all-time favorite food.
SC PECAN FESTIVAL | Nov 1 in Florence. Draws over 50,000 each year.
Holy Smokes BBQ Festival | Nov 8 in Charleston. Best way to try some of the country’s best BBQ. Kids 6 and under free and ages 7–13 for $25.
State Fairs
South Carolina State Fair l Oct 8-19. Columbia, SC.
North Carolina State Fair l Oct 16-26. Raleigh, NC.