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.

52nd Annual Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo Competition
April 1 - October 31, 2005

There are over $10,000 in prizes to be won at the Grand Strand's 52nd annual Fishing Rodeo. Whether you caught your fish from the pier, surf, inlet or deep sea it may be eligible for a prize. The Grand Prize Winner receives $200.

For more information: Fishing Rodeo

6th Annual Horry/Georgetown High Schools Juried Exhibition
April 3 - May 8, 2005

The Burroughs and Chapin Art Museum will offer area students a unique opportunity to display their work. The students may submit artwork to professional judges and artwork, by students who qualify, will be exhibited in the Art Museum. Cash awards will also be given and art offered for sale.

Other events, coming to the art museum April 21- May 29 include: The paintings of Ray Kass and Adorning Arts.

Myrtle Beach Art Museum
3100 S. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC

For more information: Call 843-238-2510

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. The Society of Stranders hosts it

For more information: shagdance.com.

Blues & Jazz Festival - April 23, 2005

The music will play all day long at Labelle Amie. Spend a long afternoon enjoying the work of local artists, wine and great food. Or just sit in the sunshine and listen to the music. Bring a chair.

12 Noon - 6 p.m.

Labelle Amie Vineyard
1120 St. Joseph Rd.
Little River, SC 2956

For more information: labelleamie

Horry County WALKAMERICA - April 30, 2005

Participate in this event which supports all fundraising teams and individuals.

9 a.m.

Location: Myrtle Beach Pavilion (beach side)
812 N. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

For more information: Call 843-488-3463

Blessing of the Inlet - May 7, 2005

This Murrells Inlet tradition is a full day event. Savor Murrells Inlet’s wonderful seafood while you enjoy arts, crafts, music, and more. There will be fun for the whole family.

Belin United Methodist Church
Waterfront
Hwy. 17
Murrells Inlet

For more information: blessing of the inlet

Rivertown Jazz Festival - May 7, 2005

"Great Music, Children's Games, Great Entertainment, Great Food, and MUCH MORE!"

3 - 10 p.m.

Conway Main Street
203 Main St.
Conway, SC

For more information: Call 843-248-6363

Broadway Revue - May 7, 2005

The Andrew Thielen Big Band will accompany popular Grand Strand musical acts at the La Belle Amie Vineyard.
12pm - 5pm

Another date, that you won’t want miss is May 21st. The vineyard will host another well-known day of music, great food, wine and more at the Vineyard Music Fest.
12 pm - 6pm

Location: La Belle Amie Vineyard
1120 St Joseph Road
N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29566

For more information: Call 843-399-9463

Cure Autism Now Foundation Cup - May 12-15, 2005

The CAN Cup is a golf tournament for all golfers, no matter what their level of experience. The proceeds go to the Cure Autism Now foundation. The foundation is an organization of parents, clinicians and scientists working to find a cure for autism by raising money for research projects, education and outreach.

Myrtlewood Villas
Myrtle Beach, SC

For more information: cureautismnow.org

Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Week Rally - May 13-22, 2005

There is not much to say about bike week that hasn't already been said. After all we've been doing it for 65 years and it is a part of Myrtle Beach. Thousands of motorcyclists flock to the Grand Strand from all over the country and the world. Vendors arrive by the hundreds to offer the newest and most up to date equipment. There are several rides daily to benefit every imaginable charity and a party every night. “The Myrtle Beach Spring Rally is considered by many to be the best rally in the world."

For more information: myrtlebeachbikeweek.com

Bluegrass On The Waccamaw - May 14, 2005

The Peanut Warehouse
Downtown Conway

For more information: conwaymainstreet.com

Blue Crab Festival - May 14-15, 2005

The Blue Crab Festival in Little River is one of the country’s top events. It is an annual event that continues to attract an increasing number of venders and guests. Come to get your fill of delicious food while being entertained by some of the nation’s top artists and performers.

Historic Little River Water Front
Little River SC

For more information: bluecrabfestival.org

Veterans Golf Classic - May 22-25, 2005

Attention, Veterans. Register for the Veterans Golf Classic at the Landmark Resort on 5/22/05. Play golf at some of the area’s finest golf courses during the day and enjoy a variety of activities in the evening. Everything from a Pelicans Baseball Game to a welcome reception with hor d’oeuvres and cocktails will be available.

Landmark Resort
1501 South Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

For more information: veteransclassic.com

Atlantic Beach Bikefest - May 26-30, 2005

Atlantic Beach hosted its first bike rally in 1980. The event has grown as the festival continues annually on Memorial Day weekend. It attracts over 250,000 people to the Atlantic Beach and Myrtle Beach areas.