Happy Fall Y’All! Pack your bags! Fall is the perfect time of year for your next Myrtle Beach family vacation! There are low rates, less crowded beaches, pleasant weather, and plenty of fun things to do for the entire family. Here are the top 2025 Fall Festivals and Events along the Grand Strand and the surrounding areas that you don’t want to miss:
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Myrtle Beach Farmers Market Weekly through the end of October 2025
- Myrtle Market – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays, located at 605 Mr. Joe White Avenue, Myrtle Beach.
- Waccamaw Market – North Myrtle Beach: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays, located at 925 1st Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach.
- Waccamaw Market – Valor Park in Market Common: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, located at 1120 Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach Sunrise Flight
Where: Myrtle Beach SkyWheel
What: 30-minute sunrise flight (views from 200 feet in the air), includes coffee and pastries.
Session time: Varies from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Cost: $34.99 for an Adult Flight Ticket and $19.99 for a Child Flight Ticket
Fall Dates:
- September: Saturday the 6th, 13th, 20th, and the 27th @ 6:30 a.m.
- October: Saturday the 4th @ 6:45 a.m. and Saturday the 18th @ 7 a.m.
- November: Saturday the 8th @ 6:30 a.m., Saturday the 22nd and Saturday the 29th @ 6:45 a.m.
SEPTEMBER 2025
Music on Main Concert Series
Thursdays in September
- Where: Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
- What: Experience many restaurants, shops, live music, and dance ‘til you drop. Bring your beach chair to kick back and unwind.
- Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free Admission
Concert Schedule:
- Thursday, September 4 – The Entertainers
- Thursday, September 11 – The Embers feat. Craig Woolard
- Thursday, September 18 – Jeb Mac Band
- Thursday, September 25 – Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot
22nd Annual Fall Art Show
September 3 – 17, 2025, award reception on September 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Where: Seacoast Artists Gallery in The Market Common
- What: Seacoast Artists Guild is celebrating their 22nd Annual Fall Art Show and Sale from September 3rd through September 17th. Stop in and see the wide variety of incredible artwork pieces from their finest artists!
- Time: All day September 3 – 17
Full Moon Beach Yoga
Friday, September 5th, 2025
- Where: Public Beach Access at Nash Street, Myrtle Beach
- What: Wrap up your day on the beach with Full Moon Yoga—an uplifting event for a great cause! Join Real Hot Yoga at 6:30 p.m. to set up for the 7 p.m. community class on the beach supporting the Community Kitchen of Myrtle Beach. Participation is open to everyone with a $15 donation. Bring your mat, a reusable water bottle, and positive vibes!
- Time: 7 p.m.
Society of Stranders (SOS) Fall Shag Migration
Friday, September 12th – Sunday, September 21st
- Where: Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
- What: This 9-day event is a celebration of the famous dance, the Carolina shag, featuring nightly entertainment and parties at various shag clubs in North Myrtle Beach. Shag classes, special parties, and more will be held throughout the celebration.
Conway Burger Week
September 12 – September 21, 2025
- Where: Downtown Conway
- What: Bring your appetite and eat the best burgers in Downtown Conway! It’s a delicious opportunity for locals and visitors to sample restaurants in the area.
- Cost: Menu items vary
Home Improvement and Outdoor Living Show
Friday, September 12th – Sunday, September 14th
- Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach
- What: Enjoy this expo featuring a variety of industry professionals for home improvement needs, both indoor and outdoor, seminars, workshops, culinary demos, local artists, pets available for adoption, and more! It will take place.
- Time: September 12 & 13 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and September 14th from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets are $5 for adults or $10 for a three-day pass; it’s free for children under 16.
The 45th Annual Aynor Harvest Hoe-down
Saturday, September 20th
- Where: Aynor Town Park, Aynor, SC
- What: Celebrate the arrival of fall at the Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival. This annual festival is back for its 45th year, providing families with live music and entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and even a grand parade! The festival is free to attend.
- Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SeptemberFest! At Barefoot Landing
Saturday, September 20th, from
- Where: Barefoot Landing, 4898 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach
- What: Head to Barefoot Landing from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. for live music and kids’ activities, plus, the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach will be on hand for photo ops, raffles, auctions, and more! The Duplin Grape Stomp will also be taking place; tickets for this portion of the event can be purchased in advance, or you can purchase them the day of the event in Dockside Village at Barefoot Landing starting at 12 p.m. for $35 per person. These tickets include the stomp, a bottle of wine, and a wine tumbler.
- Time: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
50th Annual Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival
Friday, September 26th, from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, September 27th, and Sunday, September 28th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Huntington Beach State Park
- What: Head to Huntington Beach State Park near Murrells Inlet for the 50th Annual Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival. For three days, attendees will enjoy plenty of fine art, quality crafts, food, and live music from nearly 100 of the area’s best artists at a truly beautiful and scenic area of the Grand Strand.
- Cost: Festival admission is $10 per adult (age 16 and older). Admission is free to visitors 15 years and younger.
The Pink Ribbon Run
Saturday, September 27th
- Where: North Myrtle Beach
- What: Offering a 10K, 5K, and a 1-mile Memorial Miler, plus the ability to run all 3 races for an additional challenge medal. Come run/walk to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. 100% of your donations will be given directly to a local non-profit that helps area residents in their fight against breast cancer.
- Time: The 10K is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m., the 5K at 8:30 a.m., and the Memorial Miler at 9:30 a.m. Price varies based on race and fundraising options.
21st Annual Irish Italian International Festival
Saturday, September 27th
- Where: Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
- What: For the 21st year, the Irish Italian International Festival will celebrate these two cultures in a truly one-of-a-kind festival. The Irish Italian International Festival takes place on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach and celebrates all things Irish and Italian. The festival boasts arts and craft vendors, festival foods, street performers, two stages of live entertainment, a children’s area, and a friendly spaghetti-eating competition!
- Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Myrtle Beach Bike Week – Fall Rally
September 29 – October 5, 2025
- Where: Businesses in Murrells Inlet and various locations along the Grand Strand welcome bikers; enjoy a week of rides, events, vendor locations, entertainment, and so much more.
OCTOBER 2025
25th Annual Pawleys Island Wine & Food Gala
Thursday, October 2, 2025
- Where: The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island
- What: Sample over 65 wines from renowned vineyards around the world, delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by the area’s best chefs, dessert tastings, a silent auction, a complimentary wine glass, and more.
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Cost: General Admission $100 (must be 21 years of age to attend)
Vintage Market Days
October 3 – 5, 2025
- Where: Myrtle Beach Sports Center
- What: It’s a party! Upscale, vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring handmade treasures, home decor, jewelry, clothes, outdoor furnishings, plants, food, and more.
- Time: Friday/Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Pre-Purchase Cost: 3-Day VIP Pass: $15 +tax | Saturday/Sunday Ticket: $10 +tax | Children under 12 free
15th Anniversary Grand Strand Mustang Stampede
October 4, 2025
- Where: Broadway at the Beach in front of Dave & Buster’s
- What: Coastal Carolina Mustang Club’s annual car show.
- Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cost: $25 early pre-registration or $30 car registration at the gate
Surfside Beach Family Festival
October 4, 2025
- Where: Surfside Drive in Surfside Beach
- What: This annual all-ages event brings thousands of people together for festival food favorites, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, and live entertainment.
- Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cost: Free Admission
Annual OktoberFest Barefoot Landing
October 4, 2025
- Where: Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, SC
- What: Come and enjoy this annual event featuring German and fall-inspired food and drink items. There will also be live music, contests, and other activities.
- Time: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
12th Annual Myrtle Beach BritFest Car Show
October 4, 2025
- Where: The Market Common, Johnson Avenue and Hendrick Avenue, Myrtle Beach, SC
- What: The largest and one of the best regional British car shows in the southeast! Featuring car show awards, raffles and gifts, best hat competition, English tea, food trucks, and more.
- Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cost: Registration fees vary from $35 – $50, depending on the registration date; second and third vehicles are $15/each | Free admission to the public.
Annual Harvest Home Weekend Festival
October 4 – 5, 2025
- Where: Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet
- What: A variety of family fun fall activities such as pumpkin decorating, scarecrow building, hay maze, food vendors, and more.
- Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cost: Free with Garden admission; fees for certain activities.
10th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Beach Walk
October 11, 2025
- Where: Crown Reef Resort, 2913 S Ocean Blvd in Myrtle Beach.
- What: Walk to raise money and awareness for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
- Time: Registration at 8 a.m., Beach Walk at 10 a.m., Post-Walk celebration at 11 a.m.
- Cost: Free registration; donations encouraged.
16th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K
October 11, 2025
- Where: Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
- What: The Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (13.1 miles), 5K (3.1 miles)
- Time: Mini Marathon (13.1 miles) @ 7 a.m. and 5K (3.1 miles) @ 7:15 a.m.
- Cost: Mini Marathon $85 | 5K $57 (prices may increase on race day).
Art in the Park
October 11 – 12, 2025
- Where: Market Common’s Valor Park
- What: Hosting 50+ artists ranging from far across the country to local areas. Various arts include paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery, and stone.
- Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
20th Annual Little River Shrimpfest
October 11 – 12, 2025
- Where: Historic Little River Waterfront
- What: Shrimp and fresh local seafood will be served! Enjoy 2 stages of live music, stilt walkers, balloon artists, a variety of art and craft vendors, business expos, and more.
- Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
8th Annual Klig’s Kites Festival
October 11 – 12, 2025
- Where: The Market Common
- What: Come join the 8th Annual Kite Festival! Learn to fly a kite and watch stunts from the professionals! There will also be live music and food trucks at this annual event.
- Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cost: Free admission and parking
Cruisin’ The Beach Car Show
October 16 – 18, 2025
- Where: Broadway at the Beach
- What: Check out modern, classic, muscle, and vintage cars and browse various vendors.
- Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday.
- Cost: $35 early pre-registration or $45 after September 1st.
St. John’s Greek Festival
October 16 – 19, 2025
- Where: St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 3301 33rd Ave Ext. N, Myrtle Beach
What: Join a full Greek Festival and be Greek for the weekend! Indulge in all your favorite Greek dishes and pastries, shop vendors, enjoy live music, see Greek dancers, and more. - Time: Thursday/Friday/Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Sunday 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Entry Cost: Adults: $5 | Children: 10 and under FREE
9th Annual Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival
October 17–19, 2025
- Where: 2501 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach
- What: Bringing together a diverse group of local, regional, and national jazz artists to celebrate Myrtle Beach’s music history and culture, alongside the best food vendors in the area. Bring your own lawn chair to sit on while enjoying the music.
- Cost: General admission: Free | Friday VIP Experience: $100+ per person | Saturday or Sunday VIP Experience: $100+ and $150+ per person (VIP experience includes wine, delicious snacks, and a closer view of the musicians)
44th Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival
October 18 – 19, 2025
- Where: 11 East 2nd Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
- What: Come celebrate everything oyster! Live entertainment, oyster eating contest, oyster shucking contest, oyster stew cook-off, vendors, and more.
- Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
- Cost: $5 per adult (cash only); kids 12 years and under are free.
Loris Bog-Off Festival
October 18, 2025
- Where: Downtown Loris
- What: Chicken Bog cooking contest, arts and crafts vendors, car show, live entertainment, children’s fun area, plenty of chicken bog, fireworks extravaganza, and more.
- Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Cost: Free Admission
54th Annual North Carolina Yam Festival
Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Where: Tabor City, NC
- What: “Here a Yam, There a Yam, Everywhere a Yam Yam” Festival featuring a car/truck/bike/tractor show, food and craft vendors, parade, live entertainment, sweet potato giveaway, paint a yam, art and photography show, mascot race, kids’ zone, and more.
- Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Cost: Free Admission
5th Annual Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam
October 31 – November 2, 2025
- Where: Former Myrtle Square Mall Site at 2501 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach
- What: A 3-day festival featuring an epic off-road obstacle course, car show, beach crawls, raffles, nightly parties around the city, and over 90 vendors!
- Time: Friday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Saturday/Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Cost: $10 per day for attendees not with a registered Jeep | Children under 12 FREE
NOVEMBER 2025
41st Annual St. Andrew Catholic School’s Taste of the Town Fundraiser
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
- What: Tasty Tuesday! Enjoy samplings from a large variety of the Grand Strand’s finest restaurants, live music, and desserts.
- Time: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Cost: Entry is $8 at the door, FREE for ages 14 & under | Food Tickets: $1 each (menu items between 1 and 5 tickets each) | Parking at the Convention Center $5/vehicle or free parking across the street.
21st Annual Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast
November 8, 2025
- Where: Murrells Inlet (Wicked Tuna Parking Lot)
- What: Enjoy the scenery and plenty of oysters. Featuring all-you-can-eat oysters, live music, and more.
- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Art in the Park
November 8 – 9, 2025
- Where: Market Common’s Valor Park
- What: Come see 50 artists – both local and visiting. Types of art include paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery, and stone.
- Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
12th Annual Mythical and Medieval Festival
November 8 & 9, and November 15 & 16, 2025
- Where: RH Acres, 3833 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach
- What: Come out to their village and watch medieval combat & blacksmith demonstrations. Visit pirate, knight, and Viking encampments, artisan areas, and more. The Mythical and Medieval Festival raises money for Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams, a local non-profit organization.
- Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Cost: One-day tickets $15 for adults | $10 for children 4-11
Broadway At The Beach’s Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
November 15, 2025
- What: Come kick off the holiday season with festive activities, from live shows and family-friendly performances to dazzling fireworks lighting up the sky. Ring in the holiday season at Broadway At The Beach.
- Time: 6 p.m. and a fireworks show at 8 p.m.
The Great Christmas Light Show
November 24 – December 30, 2025 (closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, and Christmas Day, December 25)
- Where: North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex
- What: New lights and new displays make it a new experience! The Great Christmas Light Show is a drive-through light show that features over 2 million lights displayed along a 2-mile drive throughout the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex. See over 500 magical light displays, and experience enchanting animated figures and holiday scenes where the lights come to life. After driving through the light show, everyone is invited to park their car and visit Santa’s Village, where they can enjoy hot chocolate, and s’mores and meet Santa!
- Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Cost: TBA
Nights of a Thousand Candles
November 28th, 29th and 30th, 2025 (December and early January dates available as well)
- Where: Brookgreen Gardens
- What: See the Gardens come to life amid the soft glow of more than 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights! Hear holiday music, taste hot apple cider, and see family and friends surrounding you during this holiday season event! Be sure to pre-purchase your Nights of a Thousand Candles tickets as dates sell out quickly!
- Time: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Cost: Members: Adult $35 / Children $15 | Non-members: Adult $40/ Children $20
Schedules are subject to change. Please check with any outdoor venues prior to venturing out to be sure there have been no changes due to the weather.
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