What’s Happening in Myrtle Beach?

Myrtle Beach has a variety of events planned to begin the New Year. Below you will find a few of our upcoming favorites. For accommodations, please visit our friends at The Myrtle Beach Resort.

Grand Strand Boat Show January 16-18

This is the 20th year that the Grand Strand Boat Association has presented the Boat Show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Exhibitors will be displaying state-of-the-art boats, equipped with the latest features.

Bring your kids too. They will have a great time in the Kids Fair area, giving you time to enjoy the Show. The Kids Fair will have a jumping booth, balloons, story telling, animals, and more, including visits by Scooby Doo and Sponge Bob.

This year’s show will also include two Fashion Shows, featuring all kinds of casual sportswear for men and women. There will also be a Bathing Suit Contest on Saturday.

For more information: Visit grandstrandboatshow.com

Low Country Barbershop Chorus - January 17

The Low County Barbershop Chorus presents "Barbershop - Nice & Easy" including the Champion Quartets "Endeavor" and "InDEciSIon?"

Myrtle Beach High School 7:30 P.M.

For more information: Visit lowcountrychorus.org

Seashells by the Seashore - January 22

Explore the fascinating world of seashells at the Myrtle Beach State Park, one of the last natural areas remaining along the South Carolina coast. Learn how to identify the treasures found on the beach and how these animals live.

Examine some live specimens during the indoor portion of the progam and then take a stroll down the state park beach to see what treasures the ocean has washed ashore.

Program Fee: $5/participant
Registration Deadline: January 21
Event Hours: 10 a.m. - Noon
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Dates and Times
1/22/2004 10:00AM - 12:00PM

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

For Information: Call 843-238-0874

Coastal Concert Association presents B.J. Ward - January 29

B.J. Ward, a remarkable singer and comedienne, makes opera fun and funny. His performance will keep you laughing from beginning to end.

Location: Music and Arts Center - Myrtle Beach High School
Date/Time: Thursday, January 29, 2004 7:30 pm

For more information: Visit coastalconcert.com

Long Bay Symphony January 31

On January 31 The Long Bay Symphony will perform, "International Moods", a program with music from Italy, Sweden, Austria, Spain and America. Performances will include: Copland’s Quiet City, Rossini’s Italian in Algiers Overture, Söderlundh’s Oboe Concertino, Hummel's Trumpet Concerto and Falla’s El Amor Brujo.

For LBS information: Visit longbaysymphony.com

Contact: Box Office
Phone: 843-349-2502
Location: Wheelwright Auditorium - Coastal Carolina University
Date/Time: Saturday January 31, 2004 7:30 PM
Tickets: Adults: $20 Seniors: $15 Students: $5 CCU Free w/ID

Legends of the Forest - February 5

Learn what makes the maritime forest at Myrtle Beach State Park so unique. Discover this special environment from the comfort of your indoor chair. Use slides, biofacts, and live animals to explore the natural history of a variety of plants and animals that inhabit the forest.

Program Fee: $5/participant
Registration Deadline: February 4
Event Hours: 10 a.m. - Noon
Meeting Place: Activity Center

Dates and Times
2/5/2004 10:00AM - 12:00PM Nature

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

For Information: Call 843-238-0874

Gospel Sing Out - February 8

A joyous musical celebration featuring the harmony of the Coastal Carolina University Gospel Choir with special guests D'Vine (a trio of professional female vocalists).

For more information: Visit Coastal Carolina Cultural Arts

Contact Person: Brandy Reaves
Phone Number: (843) 349-2863
Location: Wheelwright Auditorium - Coastal Carolina University
Date/Time: Sunday February 8, 2004 4:30 PM
Tickets: Free

Health Fair - February 7

Free screenings, booths, exhibits, and more. Sponsored by Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.

Contact Joan Carroza
Phone: 843-692-1052

Saturday, February 07, 2004 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Colonial Mall
10177 N. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC

12th Annual Myrtle Beach Stamp Show - February 7

Stamp flea market and exhibition. Buy, sale, trade. Free appraisals and admission.

Contact: Donn Ebert
Phone: 843-347-0087

Saturday, February 7 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, February 8 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Holiday Inn West on the Waterway
101 Outlet Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach Marathon - February 21

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
Myrtle Beach, SC

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