What's Happening in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach has a variety of events planned to make your vacation an unforgettable one. Below you will find a few of our upcoming favorites. For accommodations, please visit our friends at The Myrtle Beach Resort, or check out the hot rates at Myrtle Beach Hotels.

National Shag Dance Championships - January 27-28, 2006

The National Shag Dance Championship is the longest running shag contest in the USA. See below for dates and times of exhibitions.

Colonial Mall
10177 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC

Friday, January 27
3:00 PM
Non-Pro, Juniors, & 2005 Champs

Saturday, January 28
1:00 PM
Senior, Master & Pro competition teams

For more information: Visit shagnationals.com

Legends of the Forest - February 1, 2006

Enjoy an interesting experience learning about the natural history of maritime plant and animal life at the Myrtle Beach State Park. The presentation includes slides and live animals. Please register before January 30, 2006. The cost is 5.00.

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Myrtle Beach State Park
4401 S Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC

For more information: 843-238-0874

Columbia City Ballet's The Lion King of Mali
February 9-10, 2006

William Starrett’s choreography infuses classical ballet with African dance in this story of courage and determination. The Lion King of Mali is based on an eight-hundred year old West African Folk Tale.

7:00 p.m.

Coastal Carolina University
Wheelwright Auditorium
Myrtle Beach, SC

For more information: 843-349-2502

11th Annual Horry County Museum Quilt Gala
February 26-27, 2006

Hosted by The Horry County Museum and held in 17,000 sq. ft. Ocean Lakes Family Campground Recreation Center Our annual quilt gala has grown to be an event that show more than two hundred quilts and quilted items per year. Hourly demonstrations will be held on this fine craft. The event is co-sponsored by Grand Strand Quilters.

Ocean Lakes Family Campground
6001 South Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575

For more information: horrycountymuseum.org

Winter Parrot Head Festival - February 25, 2006

Warm up with hot music "Jimmy Buffett" style. Music by Jan "Big Bam Boom" Vaughan and The Little Big Band. Hot spiced mulled wine, vineyard tours, prize giveaway and more. Local artists & crafters will have their products for sale. Bring a portable chair and enjoy an afternoon of music, food, wine & fun.

$5/person (under 18 and over 80 free).

12 noon - 5:00 pm

LaBelle Amie Vineyard
1120 St Joseph Rd
Little River, SC

For more information: Visit labelleamie.com