September Activities

Myrtle Beach is often seen as “beach cultured”, a place for sand, sun, and little else. However, September brings events that will change this perception. Myrtle Beach will host a handful of festivals this month, including the SOS Fall Migration, the Pawley’s Island Festival of Music and Art, and the Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival. These festivals add a little artistic flare to our beach town.

The SOS Fall Migration is an annual shag dance festival that will be held this year from September 12-21. Shaggers from several states will be traveling to Myrtle Beach to take part in this festival, which honors the beach and shag music culture. Over 12,000 people attended the event last year, which included dance workshops, live entertainment, and shag contests. This year’s event will be held in many places along the Grand Strand, see http://www.shagdance.com for further information on SOS and the Fall Migration.

The Pawley’s Island Festival of Music and Art is a month-long festival featuring music and dance acts from all over the country, including the Richmond Ballet and Nashville Bluegrass Band. This festival began as a celebration of African-American sacred music, but now caters to all tastes with art exhibits, dance recitals, and various musical performances. Their homepage can be found at http://www.pawleysislandfestivalofmusic.org .

Visitors to the Grand Strand enjoy Atalaya, the unique home once owned by Anna Huntington, year round. However, once a year they are also treated to the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival. This year’s festival will be held September 26-28. Eclectic blends of arts and crafts vendors from all over the world attend the festival each year to sell and compare their crafts. A juried art show will also be included in the activities.

As you can see, there are plenty of things to keep anyone’s September calendar full! Take some time to check these things out!