Grand Strand Boat Show: Boat lovers can enjoy a mid-winter break while checking out the newest offerings at the Grand Strand Boat Show, held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. For more information, you can call +1 843 918 1225.

Stamp Flea Market: In early February each year, the Myrtle Beach stamp flea market and exhibition provides an opportunity for collectors to buy, sell and trade and for the public to view special exhibits from international collections.

Roundtable Art Group: This group’s art show features the works of more than two dozen artists who work in paint, photography and sculpture. For a list of participating artists and schedule information, call +1 843 267 5332.

Mardi Gras: The Myrtle Beach Mardi Gras events include a Cajun food fest, a parade and more family fun activities at the Coastal Federal Field and Broadway at the Beach locations.
Phone: +1 843 267 7443

St Patrick’s Day Festival: St Patrick’s Day is proudly celebrated in Myrtle Beach, with a parade beginning around 9:00, followed by a festival featuring food, entertainment and activities for children.

Springtime in the Carolinas Art Show: This popular art show is a family affair, with more than 70 artists featured. A number of exhibits, a petting zoo for the kids, local food specialties and lots of activities are on offer. For information on this year’s show, call
+1 843 249 1577.

Taste of Broadway Spring Festival: The Waiters’ Olympics, a 5K run (or walk), a fashion show, food tasting, eating competitions and fireworks are all part of the Spring Festival held at Broadway on the Beach.

April Wine Festival: If you’re fond of wine, there are wine tours and tastings, special local foods, live entertainment and arts and crafts for your enjoyment at La Belle Amie Vineyards. Call them on +1 843 399 9463 for details.

Art in the Park: The annual Art in the Park show is a popular event organised by the local Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild. For advance information on artists represented and the dates of this year’s show call +1 843 448 7690.

Little River Blue Crab Festival: The blue crabs return to Little River every spring and this festival celebrates their return with live entertainment, food, games, rides, face painting and other fun activities for the kids. For further details, call +1 843 249 6604.

Marion Fox Trot Festival: More arts and crafts, music, food, street dancing, children’s rides and family activities are all part of the fun in Merion in May. Information on dates and venues is available at +1 843 423 6900.

Annual Sun Fun Festival: There are day and night air shows, a sailing regatta, beach volleyball, a sandcastle building contest and a festival favourite, the Miss Bikini Washini contest.

June Wine Festival: La Belle Amie Vineyards continues its program with another festival featuring wine tours and tastings, live entertainment, delicious local foods and a show and sale of arts and crafts.

Independence Day: There’s more than one celebration scheduled here to celebrate the 4 July. You can enjoy a concert and fireworks display at the Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach; watch the decorated boats cruise along Murrells Inlet or take in the city’s official Independence Day Celebration at Coastal Federal Filed.

Craftsmen’s Classic Arts & Crafts Festival: This large and well-attended event features the original work of more than 250 artisans and artists. For information on the festival dates and venue, call +1 336 274 5550.

Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival Golf Tournament: The West Kingston Golf Tournament is an annual event held in late summer that benefits children with special needs. If you’re interested in more information about this worthy cause and how you can participate, call +1 843 358 1932.

Italian Festival: If you’re fond of Italian food and art, you’ll want to join in this lively festival. There are lots of vendors, live entertainment and activities for all the family at Chapin Park. Phone: +1 843 650 3466

Myrtle Beach Greek Festival: Enjoy traditional Greek foods, lively dancing, church tours and games and activities for children at St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. Call +1 843 399 9463 for information on the schedule.

South Carolina’s Largest Garage Sale: If you like searching for that one-of-a-kind treasure, you’ll probably find it along with a host of other bargains at this garage sale, which is spread over four floors at the Pavilion Parking Garage.

September Wine Festival: Wine tours and tastings, live entertainment, arts and crafts and tempting food are all on offer as La Belle Amie Vineyards continues with its annual schedule of seasonal wine festivals.

Arts & Fall Festival: A mix of fun activities and events is held at Broadway on the Beach to celebrate the arrival of autumn. A chilli fest, a pumpkin carving contest for the kids and fireworks add to the fun. Phone: +1 843 444 3200

Oktoberfest: You won’t have to go any farther than Myrtle Beach to sample German food and beverages. This family-oriented celebration also features crafts, music and games for the young ones.

Loris Bog-Off Festival: The emphasis is on chicken during this festival. Following a cooking contest to judge the best tasting chicken ‘bog’, there’s a parade and plenty of entertainment. If you’d like to learn more about the festival, or how to enter the contest, call +1 843 756 6030.

Walk for the Animals: This annual walk and contests during the event raises funds for the Grand Strand Humane Society. You can join this worthy cause while visiting the Myrtle Beach area.
Phone: +1 843 444 3200

Intracoastal Christmas Regatta: In anticipation of Christmas, the Intracoastal Christmas Regatta is the area’s original maritime parade on the Grand Strand - providing a truly festive beginning to the holiday season.

Dickens Christmas Show & Festival: Myrtle Beach’s convention centre turns into Victorian London for this mid-November holiday festival and show. There’s a lot on offer to help you get into the holiday spirit and to get you started on your Christmas shopping. Phone: +1 843 448 9483

Merrily Myrtle: Beginning in November and leading up to a New Year’s Eve celebration, you’ll find special shopping events, dining, entertainment, golfing, concerts, parades and much more throughout the Myrtle Beach area. For a schedule of what’s on, call +1 843 626 7444, ext. 7239.

Nights of a Thousand Candles: This series of music and performances heightens the holiday spirit in Myrtle Beach, with white lights and luminaria shining brightly along the garden paths. Call +1 843 235 6000 for a schedule of events.

Springmaid Winter Arts & Crafts Show: Springmaid Beach Resort has hosted this weekend Winter Arts & Craft Show for almost 20 years. It’s grown to feature over 200 vendors both indoors and out.