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.

Myrtle Beach Marathon - February 21, 2004

Flat, Fast, Furious and Fun the course runs through the streets of Myrtle Beach. Start at Coastal Federal Field on 21st Ave N. Run on Ocean Blvd along the Atlantic Ocean and return to the Finish at Coastal Federal Field. Every runner receives a Finisher's Medal on crossing the finish line.

February 21 6:30 AM
Coastal Federal Field
21st Ave N
Myrtle Beach, SC

Other Marathon Related Events:

Inaugural RBC Centura 5K - February 20 6:00 PM
Broadway at the Beach
29th Ave N

Dasani Myrtle Beach Half Marathon - February 21 6:30 AM
1,500 participants, 4 hour max time
Coastal Federal Field
21st Ave N

Myrtle Beach Trips Marathon Relay - February 21 6:30 AM
300 teams, 8 hour max time
Coastal Federal Field
21st Ave N

Ripley’s Aquarium One Mile Family Fun Run - February 20 5:00 PM
No limit on participants, 1 hour time limit
Ripley’s Aquarium
Broadway at the Beach
29th Ave N

For more information: Visit mbmarathon.com

Mardi Gras Myrtle Beach - February 28 thru March 07, 2004

Events include a parade and entertainment in Celebrity Square, and of course, it wouldn't be Mardi Gras without beads!

Broadway at the Beach
21st - 29th Avenues North
Hwy 17 Bypass
Myrtle Beach, SC

For more information: Visit broadwayatthebeach.com

Crazy Crustaceans - March 4, 2004

Learn about the natural history of crabs such as blue crabs, stone crabs, ghost crabs, hermit crabs, spider crabs, speckled crabs and more. Live specimens will be on hand. After the indoor portion, you will venture down to the state park pier and discover how various types of crab traps work. You will also learn the importance of follow regulations to help keep crab populations healthy. Wear clothes suitable for being on the pier.

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

Program Fee: $5/participant
Registration Deadline: Register by May 4
Event Hours: 10 a.m. - Noon
Meeting Place: Nature Center

For more information: Phone (843) 238-0874

Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild Juried Show
March 4 thru April 18, 2004

The sixth annual Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild Annual Juried Show opens at the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum March 1, 2004. The show includes works in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, graphite, mixed media, batik, photography and sculpture.

Selections were made from over 175 submissions by artists from throughout Southeast. Awards presented include the Rebecca Bryan Best in Show Award for $800, a first place award of $600, a second place award of $400, a third place award of $300, and the Brookgreen Gardens Sculpture Award of $250. Ten honorable mention recipients were also named.

Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum
3101 S. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
1 - 4 p.m. Sunday

For more information: Phone (843) 238-4628

Tour Of Myrtle Beach Homes - March 6, 2004

Tour the interiors of seven Myrtle Beach homes.

Franklin G. Burroughs - Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum
3100 S. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information and tickets: Phone (843) 238-2510

24th Annual Doll Show and Sale - March 6-7, 2004

Coastal Doll Collectors' Club of South Carolina presents the 24th Annual Doll Show and Sale featuring dealers from throughout the Southeast. Over 200 tables of collectibles, Modern Dolls, Antiques, Reproductions, Miniatures, and Teddy Bears. Doll Accessories including Display Cases, Stands, Wigs, Clothing, Patterns, Fabrics and Lace. Doll-Making Supplies, Complete Kits, Molds, and Kilns.

Myrtle Beach Convention Center Exhibit Hall C
2101 N. Oak St.
Myrtle Beach, SC

Adults, $4; Children 6 - 12, $1

For more information: Contact Miriam Little (843) 248-5643 after 6PM

Sat. and Sun. 10AM - 5PM

National Shag Dance Championship Finals - March 11-13, 2004

Myrtle Beach, the established Shag capital of the world, hosts the National Shag Dance Championship Finals, the longest-running shag contest in America.

The Attic at the Myrtle Beach Pavilion
812 N. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC

For more information: Visit shagnationals.com

Canadian-American Days Festival - March 13-21, 2004

The Canadian-American Days Festival® has been selected one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast for the past 12 years by the Southeast Tourism Society.

Festival highlights include the Little Olympics, International Kitefest, concerts, riverboat tours, a senior softball tournament, South Strand Wildlife and History Day, and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival.

For more information: Visit myrtlebeachinfo.com

Run to the Sun XVI - March 18-20, 2004

Pee Dee Street Rodders and Waccamaw Factory Shoppes present the 16th annual "Run to the Sun" car show. Custom cars/trucks, street machines, special interest vehicles, street rods. Proceeds from the show go to the Children's Miracle Network and to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Waccamaw Factory Shoppes
3200 Pottery Dr.
Myrtle Beach, SC

For more information: Visit peedeestreetrodders.com

CAN-AM International Cheer & Dance Championships
March 19-21, 2004

Participants compete in stunt, all-girl, coed and dance categories.

Myrtle Beach Convention Center
2101 N. Oak St.
Myrtle Beach, SC

For more information: Contact Wendy Shearin 910-488-2600

1st Annual North Myrtle Beach Seafood Festival
March 20, 2004

Seafood will be the highlight of the day! Other activities will include entertainment and Public Safety (Fire Truck, K-9 Unit, Fire Safety House, Kids Core, Mobile Command Post, Sparky & McGruff.

North Myrtle Beach Grand Prix
3900 Highway 17 S
North Myrtle Beach, SC

For more information: Contact Melinda Chappell or Becky Rankin (843) 280-5632