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 28 Then they’ll have something every Fri–Sun until the end of October.
Thompson Farms in Conway | Opening Sept 21 They will have Fri–Sun events until the end of October. Expect things like movie nights, and themed weekends. Taste of the Maze (adults only) event is Sept 14.
5 Star Farm (Loris) | Already open on select weekends.
Boondocks Adventure Farm (Nakina, NC) | Opening TBD
Langston Ranch (Coward, SC) | Opening Sept 21
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
Brookgreen Garden’s Gullah Geechee Junkanoo | Sept 14, 11a–3p. Cultural celebration with African drumming and dancing, children’s crafts and food tastings.
TASTE OF THE MAZE AT THOMPSON FARM | Sept 14 **ADULT ONLY** Wine tasting, charcuterie boards (boxes), and roaming the maze without kids! Must purchase tickets in advance.
CELEBRATE SURFSIDE FESTIVAL | Sept 14, 10a–3p. Music, fun, vendors.
Conway Burger Week | Sept 14-22.
Aynor Hoe-Down Festival | Sept 21. Children’s entertainment, arts & crafts, food vendors, parade, music, vendors and more.
Septemberfest at Barefoot Landing | Sept 21, 12–5p. Grape stomping plus plenty of other fun!
Run Baby Run 5K benefitting Coastline Women’s Center | Sept 21
The Oaks Craft Show | Sept 21. Local crafters from across the Carolinas (located at The Lazy Gator in Murrells Inlet)
Oktoberfest at Tidal Creek Brewhouse | Sept 21
Funk in the Park Beer & Music Festival | Sept 21
Grand Strand Women’s Expo | Sept 21
Barbie Yoga & Art Workshop | Sept 21. Not a festival but it looks fun!
Grillers Cup | Sept 20-21. Chicken wings, pork butt, music, inflatables, vendors, and $5 wristbands to enjoy Lakewood’s waterpark & splash pad.
Beach Boys Tribute | Sept 25-29 at Brookgreen Gardens.
ATALAYA ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL | Sept 27-29. This is a MUST-ATTEND event in the Grand Strand.
BEACH & CHILI FEST | Sept 27-29. Live music, family fun, chili tastings, special guests and more.
IRISH ITALIAN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL | Sept 28. It sounds delicious.
Oktoberfest at Southern Hops | Sept 28
Oktoberfest at Voodoo Brewing | Sept 28
Wild Wing Craft Fair | Sept 28
Fall DIY Projects at Nailed It DIY | All September long
Crooktoberfest at Crooked Hammock Brewery | All September long
october events & festivals
PAWLEYS ISLAND WINE & FOOD GALA | Oct 3 **ADULT ONLY** Sample over 65 wines and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres from local chefs.
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS | Oct 4–6. Upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market.
SURFSIDE BEACH FAMILY FESTIVAL | Oct 5. Arts & crafts, food, kids activities, and more.
Quigley’s Oktoberfest | Oct 5. Live music, face painting, pumpkin painting, more.
Octoberfest at Barefoot | Oct 5, 12–8p. German-themed food and drink specials.
HARVEST HOME WEEKEND | Oct 5-6, Brookgreen Gardens. Pumpkin patch, scarecrow building, and more.
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.
31ST ANNUAL MYRTLE BEACH GREEK FESTIVAL | Oct 10-13. Food, music, and more!
SMOKE ON THE WACCAMAW | Oct 11-12
TASTE OF MARKET COMMON & SIDE WALK SALE | Oct 12. What better way to get to try as many great restaurants as you can! **
LITTLE RIVER SHRIMPFEST | Oct 12-13, Little River. A big-time local favorite.
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & 5K | Oct 12
BELIN FALL HARVEST & BBQ FESTIVAL | Oct 12 at Belin UMC. Belin puts on great events (and it’s beautiful)!
Fall Craft Vendor Market | Oct 12.
Surfside UMC Fall Festival | Oct 18-19. 140+ vendors.
Fall Festival – The Cottages at Myrtle Beach | Oct 19, 10a–2p
MYRTLE BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL | Oct 18-20. A big multi-day music festival.
8th Annual Destination Cure Fashion Show | Oct 19. Benefitting the Jacqueline Rodgers Foundation to support a woman undergoing breast cancer treatment.
SEAFOOD FESTIVAL | Oct 19. Seafood, drinks, live music.
LORIS BOG-OFF FESTIVAL | Oct 19. Entertainment, vendors, food, fun for all ages.
Halloween & CCU Homecoming Golf Cart Parade | Oct 19. The annual Halloween golf cart parade and CCU homecoming parade are combining this year!
GEORGETOWN WOODEN BOAT SHOW | Oct 19-20. Featuring the Southeast’s best wooden boat exhibits, boatbuilding, a corrugated boat race, maritime arts & crafts and food.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WALK | Oct 19, Brookgreen Gardens.
KLIG’S KITE FESTIVAL | Oct 19-20. An annual fav, now in its 7th year.
Taste of the Town | Oct 22, MB Convention Center. The area’s finest restaurants serving up tapas style dishes.
MYRTLE BEACH JEEP JAM | Oct 25-27. 3-day festival featuring off-road obstacle course, car show, beach crawls and more.
FAMILY FUN & LITERACY DAY | Oct 26, Kaminski House. Storytelling, autumn crafts, games and spooky treats. Plus each child will receive a free book.
BEST OF BEACH BALLS MEATBALL COOKOFF | Oct 26. 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 26. Bike rides for every distance preference and a community cultural festival.
CONWAY ARTISANS FESTIVAL | Oct 26.
PAWLEYS ISLAND ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL | Oct 25-26. Over 70 vendors.
Will be compiling all the Halloween & Trick-or-Treating events separately.
november events & FESTIVALS
Ekklesia Christian Church Holiday Market | Nov 2
Art Under the Oaks | Nov 2-3
Brew at the Zoo | TBD, Brookgreen Gardens. **ADULTS ONLY** Enjoy full sized beer and wine plus food vendors.
Lip Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cookoff | Nov 3. The Wicked Tuna
Jazz Brunch | Nov 3, Kaminski House.
Waccamaw Pauwau | Nov 2-3. Native American demonstrations, storytelling, arts & crafts and more.
Dickens Christmas Show & Festival | Nov 7-10. Shopping, entertainment, holiday marketplace and more.
MYTHICAL & MEDIEVAL FEST | Nov 9-10 & 16-17. A whimsical realm filled with fairies, princesses, knights and more. Enjoy music, games, food, costumes, and more.
Christmas Market at MIPC | Nov 16
Regional festivals
2023 SWEET TEA FESTIVAL | Sept 21 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 12. Downtown Darlington, SC. A big-time festival celebrating an all-time favorite food.
SC PECAN FESTIVAL | Nov 2 in Florence. Draws over 50,000 each year.
Holy Smokes BBQ Festival | Nov 9 in Charleston. Best way to try some of the country’s best BBQ. Kids 6 and under free and ages 7–13 for $25.