Everyday many of us encounter first time visitors who are impressed
with just how much there is to do in Myrtle Beach. With all of the
great shows, attractions, golf, shopping and of course the beautiful
beach, there is rarely a lack of things to do here.
One of
the best kept secrets though is all of the great things that there are
to do as fall season takes shape. Check out many of the great fall
festivals that offer a diverse spectrum of fun and interesting things
to do:
Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
When: September 12-28
Where: Variety of Locations, Mostly at Brookgreen Gardens
Cost: Varies
More Info: http://www.pawleysmusic.com
Summer Breeze Music Festival
When: September 13
Where: La Belle Amie Vineyard
Cost: $8 ages 18-79, free for all others
More Info: http://labelleamie.com/htmlpages/calendar.html
SC Tobacco Festival
When: September 19-21
Where: Lake City, SC
Cost: Free
More Info: http://www.lakecitysc.org/festival.php
Little River Oktoberfest
When: September 20-21
Where: Little River waterfront
Cost: $2 advance, $3 at gate
More Info: http://littleriverchamber.org/events/oktoberfest.html
Aynor Harvest Hoe Down Festival
When: September 20
Where: Aynor Town Park
Cost: Free
Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival
When: September 20-21
Where: Fort Fisher Military Recreation Center
Cost: Free
More Info: http://www.coastalbluegrassfestival.org
Greek Festival
When: September 25-28
Where: St. John's Greek Orthodox Church of Myrtle Beach
Cost: $1 ages 11 and up
More Info: http://stjohn-mb.org/festival/festival_2008.htm
Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival
When: September 26-27
Where: Huntington Beach State Park
Cost: $6 daily ages 16 and up
More Info: http://www.atalayafestival.com/
Irish American International Festival
When: September 27
Where: Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild's Art in the Park
When: October 11-12 and November 8-9
Where: Myrtle Beach's Chapin Park
Cost: Free
More Info: http://www.wacg.org/
Little River Shrimp & Jazz Fest
When: October 11-12
Where: Little River waterfront
Cost: $5 for both days, $3 for one day
More Info: http://www.shrimpandjazzfest.org
Jewels of South Carolina Folk Art Festival
When: October 17-18
Where: Cooper House Event Center, Socastee
Cost: $5 donation
More Info: http://thecooperhouse.net/main2.html
Broadway at the Beach Fall Festival
When: October 17-19
Where: Broadway at the Beach
Cost: Free
Loris Bog Off Festival
When: October 18
Where: Downtown Loris
Cost: Free
More Info: http://lorischambersc.com/
NC Oyster Festival
When: October 18-19
Where: Ocean Isle Beach
Cost: $5 ages 13 and older
More Info: http://brunswickcountychamber.org/OF-nc-oyster-festival.cfm
Harvest Home Weekend
When: October 18-19
Where: Brookgreen Gardens
Cost: $12 ages 13-64, $10 ages 65 and up, $5 ages 6-12
More Info: http://www.brookgreen.org/calendar-of-events.cfm?themonth=October
NC Yam Festival
When: October 23-26
Where: Downtown Tabor City
Cost: Varied
More Info: http://taborcitync.org/documents/2008YamSchedule.pdf
SC State Bluegrass Festival
When: November 27-29
Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Cost: $30-$35 age 14 and up, $15-$20 age 6-13
More Info: http://www.aandabluegrass.com/Festivals/SouthCarolinaStateBluegra.html
