We are in the process of updating! Lots of good festivals coming up, stay tuned!
We’ve got your 2023 Oktoberfest events covered!
The fall season around Myrtle Beach is definitely festival season. The weather is a bit cooler, the roads are a bit less congested and it’s time for the locals to get out and enjoy our beautiful Grand Strand.
The Myrtle Beach Fall Festival season is typically a busy time, but last year was quite different as events and activities picked up after the past couple of years.
Festivals around Myrtle Beach and The Grand Strand are revving up again. Our team is in the process of listing the 2023 Fall Festival schedule for many of events that are happening around the Grand Strand as best we can while noting any changes.
From Little River/Cherry Grove to Pawley’s Island and out to Aynor and Loris, Myrtle Beach on the Cheap will be your one stop for all your fall festivals, events and activities.
Many of the festivals are FREE (or cheap), but I threw in some other popular ones with higher price tags. You can decide whether or not they fit your budget. Keep in mind that free admission doesn’t mean everything at the festival is free. There may be a fee for some of the activities (e.g., rides and games), and food is almost never free.
There are so many fall festivals in Myrtle Beach that I’m sure we will miss some. If you know of one we left out, please leave a comment below and we’ll add it as time allows.
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September
Thursday’s Dead Tribute Band at Grand Strand Brewing
The premier Grateful Dead tribute band is returning for 5 live shows every Sunday through December!
Date: September 3
Location: Grand Strand Brewing Co
Hours: 2-5 p.m.
Admission: No cover charge.
Coastal Carolina Mustang Club Cruise In
September 8
Open to all Mustangs and Ford powered vehicles
More information here.
Location: Burky’s Grill
Hours: 5:30-7:30
Admission: FREE
South Carolina’s Largest Garage Sale
Date: September 10
Location: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission: FREE; $5 for parking at Convention Center, free for Myrtle Beach residents with parking sticker.
For more information click here.
810 Billiards & Bowling Market Common End of Summer Celebration
Date: September 12
Location: 810 Billiards & Bowling in Market Common
Hours: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE but you need to register here.
Join the folks at 810 Billiards & Bowling for their first End of the Summer Celebration. They will provide free food, drinks, games and lots of fun!
Society of Stranders Fall Migration
Date: September 14-24
Location: Various locations in North Myrtle Beach
Hours: Vary
Admission: $35 (for membership)
10 days of the biggest adult party on the East Coast is the famous SOS lounges. The SOS lounges are Fat Harold’s, Ducks, Duck’s II, the OD Arcade, the Pirate’s Cove & the clubs at the OD Beach & Golf Resort. Each lounge has its own special quality, so you really need to make the rounds through each lounge during your Fall Migration outings. If you’re a shagger, the Society of Stranders (S.O.S.) Fall Migration is a must attend.
Nights at Nance Concert Series
Date: September 14
Location: Nance Plaza in Myrtle Beach’s Arts and Innovation District
Hours: 6-8 p.m.
Admission: FREE
For more information on live entertainment, click here.
Oktoberfest at River Island Adventures
Date: September 16
Location: River Island Adventures
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Online– $10/adult, $5/child (15 and under) | Gate– $20/adult, $8/child
Embrace the spirit of Germany with authentic food, beer, and lively music. Enjoy classic games, explore vendors, and make unforgettable memories.
Oktoberfest at River Island Adventure tickets here.
Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival
Date: Saturday, September 16
Location: Aynor Town Park
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE
The Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival is truly a small town, down home city get together and is lots of fun.
The schedule includes: Children’s entertainment, Arts and crafts, Food vendors, Parade at 10 a.m., Musical entertainment from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Oktoberfest at River Island Adventures
Barefoot Landing SeptemberFest & Duplin Winery Grape Stomp
Date: September 16
Hours: 12 noon to 6 p.m.
Location: Dockside Village/Pepsi Stage
Free live music and entertainment.
For more information, click here.
Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Party
Date: September 16
Hours: 2 to 10 p.m.
Location: The Beaver Bar, Murrells Inlet
The friendly Sons of the Shillelagh of the Carolinas is hosting a halfway to St. Patrick’s Day festival at the Beaver Bar in Murrells Inlet on September 16 starting at 2 p.m. with live entertainment, corned beef, food truck, pipes and drums.
Conway Burger Week
Dates: September 18-24
Hours: TBA
Location: Downtown Conway
A week long festival celebrating America’s favorite fast food.
Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival
Date: September 22-24
Hours:
- Friday, Sept. 22 – gates open at noon and close at 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 23 – gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 24 – gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.
Location: Huntington Beach State Park
Featuring nearly 100 of the finest artisans, the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival provides aesthetic beauty against a background of natural beauty. Enjoy fine art, quality crafts and local food, along with the musical offerings of several of the area’s finest musicians.
Daily admission for the festival is $10 per adult (age 16 and older). Admission may be purchased at the festival gate in the park.
As you can imagine, our local state parks have been very busy this year, parking fills up quickly so be prepared.
Local Eat Drink Celebrate Oktoberfest
Date: October 22 and 23
Hours: 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: 10880 Ocean Hwy unit 21, Hammock Shops Village Pawleys Island
Join us as we celebrate Oktoberfest! We will be tapping Oktoberfest beers from New South Brewing, and a few other local favorites. We will also have traditional German food specials. As always, reservations are recommended by calling 843-314-0474 or by visiting resy.com.
Tidal Creek Brewhouse Oktoberfest
Date: September 24
Location: Tidal Creek Brewhouse Market Common
Hours: 2 til 5 p.m.
Admission: Free but registration is required
For more information on specials and tickets, visit the ticketing website.
Pawleys Island Festival of Art & Music
Date: September 26
Hours: 7 p.m.
Admission: $25
Location: Waccamaw High School
Artrageous is a troupe of multi-talented Live performance artists, world-class singers, and recording artists, highly trained dancers, and audience motivators, and veteran musicians hailing from the high desert of New Mexico. Their high energy performance is a combination of ALL ARTS on ONE STAGE, combined with humor and interaction in a frenzy of movement and color.
For tickets click here
Irish Italian International Festival
Date: Saturday, September 30
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Location: Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
The Irish Italian International Festival will feature:
• Art and Craft Vendors
• Festival Food Favorites
• Street Performers
• Two Stages of Live Entertainment
• Children’s Area (a variety of entertainment that suits all ages; activities, inflatables, and more for a nominal fee).
Spaghetti Eating Contest
Think you have what it takes? Enter the Spaghetti Eating Contest. First to clear their plate (without using their hands) wins bragging rights and a plaque. Individuals may sign up at the Info Booth between 10 am and 1:45 pm at the festival. No entry fee. Once registered, participants should arrive at the Hillside Drive Stage by 2 pm. The contest begins at about 2 pm at the Hillside Drive Stage (400 Main Street – in front of Hope Taylor and Company).
La Belle Amie Vineyards
Dates: Wednesdays and Saturdays each month
Location: La Belle Amie Vineyard
Hours: Noon to 5 p.m.
Admission: $10-$15
La Belle Amie Vineyards is back to their full Wednesday and Saturday entertainment schedule. You can get more information here. Online tickets purchases are cheaper than buying at the gate.
Nights at Nance Concert Series
Date: September 29
Location: Nance Plaza in Myrtle Beach’s Arts and Innovation District
Hours: 6-8 p.m.
Admission: FREE
For more information and dates, click here.
Vintage Market Days
Dates: September 29 – October 1
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Myrtle Beach Sports Center
The Market is a three-day event held several times a year in various communities throughout the country. Each Vintage Market Days ® event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions. The Market will also provide customers with a very special shopping experience.
For more information click here.
Ocean Isle Beach Fall Food Truck Festival
Date: September 30 (Rain date is October 1)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Ocean Isle Beach Town Center
The Town of Ocean Isle Beach is excited to announce their first Fall Food Truck Festival!
Admission to this family-friendly event is FREE
Join friends and family for a variety of food trucks, live music and more.
Bailout will take the Amphitheater stage from 12 noon – 2 p.m., so make sure to bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes.
October
Thursday’s Dead Tribute Band at Grand Strand Brewing
The premier Grateful Dead tribute band is returning for 5 live shows every Sunday through December!
Date: October 1
Location: Grand Strand Brewing Co
Hours: 2-5 p.m.
Admission: No cover charge.
Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Weekend Festival
Date: October 7-8
Location: Brookgreen Gardens
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Members – Free with Membership. Non-Members – $20 General Garden Admission Ticket Required.
For more information, click here.
Oktoberfest at Barefoot Landing
Date: October 7
Location: Pepsi Stage in Dockside Village and various restaurants
Hours: 12 noon-8 p.m.
Admission: FREE to walk around. To enjoy the Oktoberfest restaurant specials, you can purchase a wristband for $10 and get 10% off food and beverages (alcohol excluded).
Live music on the Pepsi Stage in Dockside Village from 2 to 6 p.m., plus bring out your fur friends for the Every Dog’s A Weiner Dog contest on the Pepsi Stage at 3 p.m.
Wristbands will be for sale online in advance (link forth coming), and the day of the event from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach’s tent in Dockside Village. All proceeds from the wristband sales will benefit the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach.
For more information, click here.
Surfside Beach Fall Family Festival
Date: October 7
Location: Surfside Drive
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Live Music from If Birds Could Fly and Josh Brannon Band, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food, Kids Zone
For more information, click here.
Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art
All performances start at 7 p.m.
The performances below will be held at The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island, 18 Reserve Drive, and ticket prices vary from $40 to $185:
- October 6 – Best of the Eagles
- October 7 – Joe Gransden & His Big Band – Songs of Sinatra & Friends
- October 12 – The British Invasion Years
- October 13 – The Lords of 52nd Street
- October 14 – Spyro Gyra
- October 19 – The Texas Tenors
- October 20 – The Spinners
- October 21 – The Doo Wop Project
This is a Tabled Event, please visit here for ticketing and more information.
Art in the Park
Dates: October 7-8 and November 11-12
Location: Valor Park Market Common
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE
For more info, click here.
Wahoo’s Fish House Fall Music Fest
Date: October 14
Location: 3993 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet
Hours: 5 to 11 p.m.
Wahoo’s Fish House Fall Fest! Starting at 5pm, hosted by DJ Dave!
Music by: Southside Saints, The Formers, Julio & the Saltines, Thomas Road
Little River ShrimpFest
Dates: October 14-15
Location: Little River Waterfront
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday
Admission: $7 for adult; Kids 12 and under are FREE.
You can purchase your 2023 Little River Shrimpfest tickets here.
For more info, click here.
Nights at Nance Concert Series
Date: October 13
Location: Nance Plaza in Myrtle Beach’s Arts and Innovation District
Hours: 6-8 p.m.
Admission: FREE
For more information and dates, click here.
Smoke on the Waccamaw BBQ Festival
Date/Hours: October 13, 6 to 9 p.m.; October 14, 10 a.m. to 6p.m.
Location: Waccamaw Shrine Club, Conway
Admission: Free
Tasting tickets are $1 each and you can vote for your favorite BBQ.
For more information click here.
33rd Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
Dates: October 21-22
Location: Downtown Georgetown
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: Free
The Wooden Boat Show takes place on the waterfront and along Front Street in Historic Downtown Georgetown.
Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam
Dates: October 20,21,22
Location: Old Myrtle Beach Mall
Hours: Friday, October 20, 1 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, October 21, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 22, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission:
Tons of events for jeep lovers.
Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival
Dates: October 21,22,23
Location: Charlies Place in Myrtle Beach
Hours: Friday – 6:00 p.m. to 12 midnight; Saturday – 2:00 to 9:30 p.m. ; Sunday – 4:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
The 2023 Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival will take place on Carver Street, at the historic Charlie’s Place, 1420 Carver Street in downtown Myrtle Beach.
If you’re a lover of jazz, you don’t want to miss this three day event.
Klig’s Kites Kite Festival
Date: October 21 and 22
Location: between Eighth and Ninth Avenues North (adjacent to Plyler Park)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days
Admission: FREE
For more information, click here.
Nights at Nance Concert Series
Date: October 27
Location: Nance Plaza in Myrtle Beach’s Arts and Innovation District
Hours: 6-8 p.m.
Admission: FREE
For more information on live entertainment, click here.
Fall Fling at The Market Common
Date: October 27
Location: General Robert H. Reed Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane
Hours: 5-8 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Activities for kids include an outdoor screening of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”, games, candy, music, face painting and more.
For more information click here.
Pawley’s Island Halloween Crawl
Date: October 28
Location: Various bars in the Murrells Inlet area, see below.
Hours: 4 til 11 p.m.
Admission: $25
Bar crawl includes: Pawleys Tap & Pour, Local Eat Drink Celebrate, Angel Bar, The Original Islander Bar & Grill (The Der), Pawleys Island Tavern (PIT).
This bar crawl will be hosted by Pawley’s Tap & Pour and Tito’s Trolley.
Here is the Facebook announcement.
Halloween Party for the Adults at Broadway at the Beach
Date: October 28
Location: The Avenue – Broadway at the Beach
Hours: 7 p.m. til ?
Admission: FREE
Music from the DJ’s and costume contests with prizes.
6th Halloween Bar Crawl with Crawl With Us
Date: October 28
Location: Various bars in the Myrtle Beach and Ocean Blvd areas
Hours: 4 til midnight
Admission: $10 and $15
Bar crawl includes: Duffy’s, Gatortails, Landshark Bar & Grill Myrtle Beach, Legends Sports Pub & Grille, Ole Shillelagh’s, The Bowery
For more information on drink specials and tickets, visit the Crawl With Us website.
Conway Downtown Halloween Golf Cart Parade
Date: October 28
Location: Downtown Conway
Time: 9 a.m.
Admission: Free
The Halloween Golf Cart Parade will begin at the Conway Public Safety Building on 9th Avenue, then process down 9th Avenue to Laurel Street and follow Laurel Street into Downtown Conway ending at Elm Street and Marina Drive.
This years Halloween Golf Cart Parade is being combined with the CCU Homecoming Parade.
Family-Friendly FREE Monster Bash at Bucksport Library
Date: October 31
Location: Bucksport Library
Time: 3 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Join Bucksport Library staff for this fun, family-friendly event that will include crafts, games, a pumpkin raffle, and monster-inspired treats.
Blues Brothers Live Halloween Party
Dates: October 30 and 31
Location: Blitzburgh Sports Bar & Grill
Hours: 6 to 9 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Who doesn’t love Elwood and Jake Blues!
For more information check out their Facebook event page.
November
Beach Brews & Oyster Festival
Dates: November 4-5
Location: Grand Strand Brewing Co., 819 North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach
Hours: 12 noon to 8 p.m.
Admission: $5, kids under 10 get in FREE.
For more information, click here.
Art in the Park
Dates: November 12-13
Location: Valor Park
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE
For more info, click here.
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