Community events · Grand Strand
Festivals in small towns, music by the water, food worth a drive, and the community days locals put on the calendar. Start here, then confirm the latest details with the organizer.
What's coming up
17 events
Jun 1–Aug 31, 2026
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk · 4025 Hwy 17 Business · Murrells Inlet
The MarshWalk's summer-long run of waterfront entertainment along the inlet's restaurant boardwalk, running all season into late August.
Thu, July 30, 2026 · 5:30–8:30 p.m.
The George Hotel · 615 Front Street · Georgetown
A waterfront Thursday-evening set at Eliza's, the bar at The George Hotel on historic Front Street.
Sat, August 1, 2026 · 9 a.m.–noon
L. W. Paul Living History Farm · Conway
A free working-farm day with historic tobacco-harvest demonstrations, hand tying and stringing, and wood-stove cooking.
Sat, August 8, 2026 · 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Grand Pond at The Market Common · Myrtle Beach
A one-day Market Common gathering centered on the world-famous giant rubber duck, with family activities around Grand Pond.
Wed, August 12, 2026 · 1–2 p.m.
Horry County Museum · 805 Main Street · Conway
A free Carolina Stories documentary screening about the pivotal 1780 Revolutionary War battle, hosted by the Horry County Museum.
Sat, September 12, 2026 · 10 a.m.
Historic Front Street Business District · Georgetown
A Front Street art weekend with a juried competition, open-air vendors, family activities, and a map-guided wine walk through local businesses.
Sat, September 12, 2026 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Little River Landing · Little River
A waterfront community day honoring military members, veterans, first responders, and the spirit of September 11, with music, artisans, and food.
Sat, September 19, 2026 · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Aynor Town Park & downtown · Aynor
A small-town fall tradition with a parade, children’s entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, and live music.
Sat, September 26, 2026 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Main Street · North Myrtle Beach
Main Street becomes a live-entertainment district for the day, with performances, live art, interactive experiences, local flavor, and more than 150 vendors.
Sat, October 3, 2026 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Surfside Drive · Surfside Beach
A downtown celebration with two stages of entertainment, live music, festival food, a kids zone, and more than 125 arts and crafts vendors.
Oct 10–11, 2026 · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Historic Little River Waterfront · Little River
A waterfront weekend of local seafood, two stages of live music, family entertainment, and more than 100 art, craft, and community vendors.
Sat, October 10, 2026 · 7 a.m.
8th Avenue North / Myrtle Beach Boardwalk · Myrtle Beach
A flat coastal half-marathon and 5K with an oceanfront finish, beach atmosphere, and the race’s signature surfboard-inspired medal.
Oct 16–18, 2026
2501 N. Kings Highway · Myrtle Beach
Three days of live jazz, food and beverage vendors, and a full festival experience across from the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
Sat, October 17, 2026
Downtown Loris · Loris
Loris celebrates the South Carolina staple chicken bog with a cooking competition, local food, music, arts and crafts, children’s activities, and fireworks.
Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026
Former Myrtle Square Mall site · Myrtle Beach
A three-day gathering for Jeep owners and fans, with an obstacle course, car show, vendors, entertainment, and daily beach crawls.
Sat, October 31, 2026 · 5–10 p.m.
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk · 4025 Hwy 17 Business · Murrells Inlet
A Halloween evening along the MarshWalk, with the inlet's waterfront restaurant boardwalk in full holiday character.
Nov 27–Dec 31, 2026 · 5–11 p.m.
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk · 4025 Hwy 17 Business · Murrells Inlet
A holiday-season evening light display along the MarshWalk waterfront, running nightly from Thanksgiving weekend through New Year's Eve.
Source & freshness
Calendar entries were last checked on July 26, 2026 against organizer, municipal, and official regional tourism sources. Dates, admission, weather plans, and schedules can change, so use each event's details link before heading out.
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The Forturro Group is not the organizer of the events listed above.
