Myrtle Beach Area Fall Festivals & Events 2025

Fall is one of the best times to visit the Grand Strand—milder weather, fewer crowds, and a calendar packed with festivals celebrating food, music, art, cars, culture, and the start of the holiday season. Here’s your ultimate guide to what’s happening this fall in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and surrounding towns.

September

• SOS Fall Migration (Sept 12–21, North Myrtle Beach)
  The largest shag-dancing party on the East Coast, with 10 days of lessons, live beach music, and nightlife along Ocean Drive.
• Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down (Sept 20, Aynor)
  Family-friendly fun with a parade, 140+ craft booths, live entertainment, food, games, and a street dance.
• Irish-Italian International Festival (Sept 27, Main Street, NMB)
  Free admission, two stages of live music, cultural foods, arts & crafts, and even a spaghetti-eating contest.
• Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Week (Fall Rally) (Sept 29–Oct 5, Myrtle Beach & Murrells Inlet)
  Thousands of bikers roll into town for scenic rides, vendor expos, concerts, and legendary hangouts like Suck Bang Blow, Beaver Bar, and the MarshWalk.

October

October is festival season in the Grand Strand—nearly every weekend is packed with celebrations.

• Pawleys Island Wine & Food Gala (Oct 2, Pawleys Island)
  A sophisticated evening of wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction.
• Surfside Beach Family Festival (Oct 4, Surfside Beach)
  A classic small-town beach festival with crafts, food vendors, children’s rides, and live entertainment.
• Vintage Market Days (Oct 3–5, Myrtle Beach Sports Center)
  Vintage-inspired shopping with handmade crafts, décor, fashion, plants, and specialty food.
• Grand Strand Mustang Stampede (Oct 4, Broadway at the Beach)
  A showcase of classic and modern Mustangs for car lovers.
• Harvest Home Weekend at Brookgreen Gardens (Oct 4–5, Murrells Inlet)
  A fall tradition with pumpkin decorating, hay mazes, scarecrow building, and live music.
• Art in the Park (Oct 11–12, Market Common, MB)
  A juried art show with local and national artisans featuring pottery, jewelry, glass, paintings, and photography.
• Little River ShrimpFest (Oct 11–12, Little River Waterfront)
  Fresh seafood, arts & crafts, live music, and family fun by the waterfront.
• St. John’s Greek Festival (Oct 16–19, Myrtle Beach)
  Authentic Greek food, pastries, live dancing, and cultural displays. Shuttle service provided.
• Cruisin’ the Beach Car Show (Oct 16–18, Broadway at the Beach)
  Vintage and muscle cars on display with memorabilia vendors.
• Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival (Oct 17–19, Charlie’s Place, MB)
  Free live jazz performances celebrating music and culture.
• Loris Bog-Off Festival (Oct 18, Loris)
  A famous cooking contest centered on South Carolina’s beloved chicken bog dish, plus live entertainment and crafts.
• Halloween BOOnanza (Oct 25, NMB Park & Sports Complex)
  Trick-or-treat trails, games, inflatables, marshmallow roasting, and family-friendly Halloween fun.

November

November bridges fall and the holidays—bringing food events, holiday markets, and sparkling light shows.

• Flavors of Fall (Nov 1, Main Street, NMB)
  A ticketed tasting event highlighting local restaurants and seasonal flavors.
• Taste of the Town (Nov 4, Myrtle Beach Convention Center)
  The Grand Strand’s premier food festival with dozens of restaurants serving their signature dishes.
• Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals (Nov 13–16, MB Convention Center)
  A Victorian-themed holiday festival featuring crafts, seasonal décor, and gift shopping.
• Dashing Through the Glow (Nov 21–22, NMB Park & Sports Complex)
  A festive 2-mile fun run through dazzling holiday light displays, followed by family activities.
• The Great Christmas Light Show (Opening Late Nov, NMB Park & Sports Complex)
  Millions of lights, Santa’s Village, Santa Express train rides, and holiday displays kick off the Christmas season.

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