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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.
Annual Canadian-American Days Festival - March 12-30, 2005
The Canadian-American Days Festival® has been selected one
of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast for the past 13 years
by the Southeast Tourism Society. In 1997, the festival received
The Shining Example Award for festival of the year in Category
1.
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: The
Chamber of Commerce
8th Annual Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild Juried Exhibition
March 3 - April 17, 2005
Come to the Myrtle Beach, Burroughs and Chapin Art Museum for
the 8th Annual Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild Juried Exhibition.
Here you can enjoy an eclectic exhibit that includes oils, watercolors,
mixed media, ceramics and sculpture. See the beautiful and interesting
works of professional artists and also get a closer look at
artwork, sometimes referred to as outsider art, as featured
recently on Good Morning America.
10 am - 4 pm
Myrtle Beach Art Museum
3100 S Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC
An Everlasting Piece: Quilts from the McKissick Museum
March 5 - April 17, 2005
An Everlasting Piece is a collection of quilts and quilt squares
dating as early as the 1830's. Twelve to fifteen quilts and
framed quilt squares will be featured.
1-4 pm
Myrtle Beach Art Museum
3100 S Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC
For more information: Call: 843-238-2510
Spring Swing/ Big Band Festival - March 19, 2005
The La Belle Amie Vineyard offers a relaxing afternoon of great
music and an assortment of activities. The Andrew Thielen Big
Band, The Dan O’Reilly Quartet, and The Jim Schneider
Trio will share music. Local artists and crafters will present
their works. All of this and not to mention the wine, wine tasting
and delicious food. Bring a portable chair.
12 noon - 6 pm
LaBelle Amie Vineyard
1120 St Joseph Rd
Little River, SC 29566
For more information: Visit labelleamie.com
Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo - April 1 - October 31, 2005
Enter your catch from the pier, surf, inlet, or deep sea at
participating weigh stations along the Grand Strand for monthly
decals, shoulder patches and prizes (Over $10,000 in cash and
merchandise). No entry fees.
For more information:
Fishing Rodeo
Columbia City Ballet performs Cinderella
March 31 - April 1,2005
One critic call’s Columbia City Ballet’s performance
of Cinderella “funny, romantic, and beautiful; the performance
that has everything going for it." Come and see for yourself!
7 pm
Wheelwright Auditorium
Coastal Carolina University
108 Spadoni Circle
Conway, SC 29528
For more information: Call 843-349-2811
Calling All Moped Riders - April 2-3, 2005
Not every week is Bike Week at Myrtle Beach. If you sometimes
prefer your moped to your Harley join in the fun of a moped
ride. The ride will be approximately 50 miles. You must be at
least 14 or older to participate.
11 am
SmC Moped Club
502 2nd Avenue North
The 2nd Annual Car and Craft Show - April 9, 2005
This years Annual Car and Craft show will be held at the Georgetown
Community Church. There will be classic to current cars featured.
If your spouse is the one into the cars go for the crafts. Awards
and trophies will be presented at the end of the show.
10 am - 5 pm
Georgetown Community Church
Wedgefield Rd.
Georgetown, SC
For more information: myrtlebeachcarclub.com
The Palace Theatre presents “Crazy for You” -
April 10, 2005
Take a stage struck playboy and put him in a Nevada mining
town and the outcome is sure to make you laugh. The Palace Theatre
is offering a single performance of "Crazy for You"
based on the Gershwin Brothers’ 1930 hit “Girl Crazy”.
8 pm
Palace Theatre
1420 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach
SC 29577, USA
For more information: palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com
Golfapalooza - April 11-16, 2005
Golfapalooza is a four-day golfing event. Participants celebrate
golf at courses all along the grand strand. Golfapalooza is
the best place to see and try all of the newest golf equipment
at many of the area's golf courses.
It moves to Broadway at the Beach on Thursday and Friday to
celebrate with a free concert featuring J.J. Appleton from NYC
and headliner Edwin McLain.
Various golf courses around the area.
For more information: Golf
Holiday
Hootie & The Blowfish
Monday After The Masters Celebrity Golf Program
April 11, 2005
Hootie & the Blowfish tee up with top golfers after a final
round of the Masters. Other top names in sports and entertainment
will take part in this event. Don’t miss the concert afterwards
at The House of Blues.
Barefoot Landing
Myrtle Beach, SC
"Still Life with Iris" - April 14-17, 2005
Iris is captured and taken to the land of Nocturno because
she is the best little girl. You see, everything in Nocturno
is there because it is the best. Do you think being in this
fairytale land made Iris happy? See the play by Steven Diez
and directed by Robin Edwards-Russell for the whole story.
7:30 pm
Wheelwright Auditorium
Coastal Carolina University
108 Spadoni Park Circle
Conway, SC 29528
For more information: Call 843-349-2505
Pop 101 - April 21, 2005
Pop 101 is a local favorite performed by Coastal Carolina University’s
Contemporary Music Ensemble. It is directed by Dan O’Reilly
and presents top music from the 1950’s to today.
7:30 pm
Wheelwright Auditorium
Coastal Carolina University
108 Spadoni Circle
Conway, SC 29528
For more information: Call 843-349-2617
SOS Spring Safari - April 22-May 1, 2005
The Spring Safari is an annual event, featuring dancing and
live music, for all area shag dancers. Hosted by the Society
of Stranders.
For more information: shagdance.com
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