Myrtle Beach Fall Festivals and Events
With fall fast approaching you may want to consider booking a Myrtle Beach Vacation in the fall. With low rates, less crowded beaches, pleasant weather and plenty to do, fall is the perfect time for your next family vacation! Here are the top fall festivals along the Grand Strand and the surrounding areas that you don’t want to miss:
September
9th Annual Brunswick County Intercultural Festival
Date: September 8
Where: Odell Williamson Auditorium, Brunswick Community College, Bolivia, NC
What: Food, dance and story telling.
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South Carolina Tobacco Festival
Date: September 13 -15
Where: Lake City
What: Arts and crafts, yard sale, entertainment and more
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Society of Stranders Fall Shag Migration
Date: September 14 - 23
Where: North Myrtle Beach
What: Shag dancing celebration
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Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival
Date: September 15
Where: Aynor
What: Parade, live music, street dance and more.
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Dog Days Blues and Jazz Fest
Date: September 22
Where: La Belle Amie Vineyard, 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River
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Party & Soda Jerk Contest
Date: September 22
Where: Lee's Inlet Apothecary
What: Food, games and soda jerk contest
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St. John’s Greek Festival
Date: September 27 - 30
Where: St. Johns, intersection of 33rd Avenue North and Highway 17 Bypass
What: Greek food, vendors and activities
How much: $1 adults, children 10 and under free
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Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
Date: September 27 - October 14
Where: Various Pawley’s Island Locations
What: A variety of events make up this festival including the Wearable Art Luncheon, Gallery Crawl, and musical performances.
How much: Varies per event
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Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival
Date: September 28 - 30
Where: Atalaya, Huntington Beach State Park
What: Arts, crafts, food and live music
How much: $6 for adults, 15 and under free
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5th Annual Oktoberfest
September 28 - 30
Valor Park at Market Common
Music, kids’ games, food, beer, wine
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9th Annual Irish Italian International Festival
Date: September 29
Where: Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
What: Food, entertainment, vendors, dance groups, spaghetti eating competition and more.
How much: Free admission
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October
Fall Bike Week
Date: October 1 - 7
Where: Various Locations
Ocean Boulevard’s Oktoberfest ‘12
Date: October 6
Where: Ocean Boulevard near the Boardwalk
What: Brat-eating contest, live music, beer
How much: Free admission
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City of Conway Fall Festival
Date: October 6
Where: Conway
What: Fall festival for the whole family
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Taste of the Town
Date: October 9
Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
What: Sample food from all over the Grand Strand
How much: $5 in advance, $6 at the door (14 and under free); various prices for food
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Haunting of Bucksville Hall
Date: Starts Oct. 12
Where: Thompson Farm, Conway
What: Haunted House
How much: $11
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Sons of Italy Fall Festival
Date: October 13 - 14
Where: Broadway at the Beach
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Rock Back the Clock Music Fest
Date: October 13
Where: La Belle Amie Vineyard1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River
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SC Largest Corn Maze
Date: Starts Oct. 13
Where: Thompson Farm, Conway
What: Corn maze, hayrides, and more
How much: Ages 12+ are $15.50, ages 3 to 11 are $13.50, and 2 and under are free with a paying adult
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13th Annual Lip-Rippin' Chilympics Chili Cook-Off
Date: Oct. 14
Where: Spuds Waterfront Dining
What: Chili competition, live music and activities
How much: Free admission
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Shrimp Festival 2012
Date: October 13 -14
Where: Little River Waterfront
What: Live music, a variety of shrimp dishes and vendors
How much: $4 in advance, $5 at the door; children under age 12 are free with adult ticket
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Harvest Home Weekend Festival
Date: October 13 -14
Where: Brookgreen Gardens
What: A variety of family fun fall activities for all ages
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Loris Bog-Off Festival
Date: October 20
Where: Downtown Loris
What: Vendors, car and tractor show, fireworks, food and more.
How much: Free
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Myrtle Beach Wine Fest
Date: October 20
Where: Valor Park at Market Common
How much: Free entry; $5 wine tasting glass, samples $1 to $6
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NC Oyster Festival
When: October 20 - 21
Where: Ocean Isle Beach
What: Arts, crafts, activities, oyster shucking contest and more.
How much: Admission is $5; kids 5 and under free.
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Autumn Big Band Celebration
Date: October 27
Where: La Belle Amie Vineyard 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River
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Brew at the Zoo
Date: October 28
Where: Brookgreen Gardens
What: Craft beer tasting event
How much: $40 per person
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Celebrity Square of Terror
Date: October 27
Where: Broadway at the Beach
What: Largest costume contest in the state and most popular along the Grand Strand.
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North Carolina Yam Festival
Date: October 27
Where: Tabor City, NC
What: Parade and street festival, includes a sweet potato auction.
How much: Free
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Captain's Quarters Halloween Party
Date: October 27
Where: Level 6 Entertainment Center, Captain's Quarters Resort
What: Costume contest and party
How much: Free
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November
Waccamaw Art in the Park
Date: November 3 - 4
Where: Chapin Park
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Island Fever Music Festival
Date: November 10
Where: La Belle Amie Vineyard 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River
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WineStock
Date: November 17
Where: La Belle Amie Vineyard 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River
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43rd Annual South Carolina Bluegrass Festival
Date: November 22 - 24
Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
How much: General Admission $35 adult for one day, $20 per child 7 to 15 for one day and under 7 is free with adult
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Please check with any outdoor venues prior to venturing out to be sure there have been no changes due to weather.
