09/19/2026
Fall at the beach just hits different.
The crowds slow down, the temperatures get a little sweeter, and you can finally enjoy long walks on the beach, oceanfront mornings, local festivals, golf, bike rides, seafood dinners and sunsets without the summer rush.
Around here, summer ending doesn’t mean beach season is over.
Some of the best days on the Grand Strand happen in the fall.
September 18–27 | SOS Fall Migration
Location: Main Street/Ocean Drive Area, North Myrtle Beach
Time: Varies by event and venue
Ten days celebrating Carolina S**g with dancing, live music and festivities throughout North Myrtle Beach.
September 25–27 | Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival
Location: Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet
Time: Friday 12:00–5:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
A popular annual arts festival featuring more than 100 artisans, food and live music around historic Atalaya Castle.
September 25–October 4 | Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Location: Throughout the Grand Strand, with major activity around Murrells Inlet
Time: Varies by venue
Motorcycle enthusiasts gather for ten days of riding, live entertainment, vendors and events throughout the Grand Strand.
September 26 | NMB Live!
Location: Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
Time: Event schedule varies
A downtown festival featuring live music, performances, live art, interactive experiences and more than 150 vendors.
OCTOBER 2026
October 3 | Surfside Beach Family Festival
Location: Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach
Time: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
A family-friendly fall festival with 125+ arts and crafts vendors, food, a Kids Zone and live entertainment.
October 10 | Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K
Location: Myrtle Beach Boardwalk/Downtown Myrtle Beach
Time: Mini Marathon 7:00 AM | 5K 7:15 AM
Run along a coastal course through Myrtle Beach with both half-marathon and 5K options.
October 10–11 | Little River ShrimpFest
Location: Historic Little River Waterfront, Little River
Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
A waterfront festival featuring seafood, live music, vendors, arts and crafts and family activities.
October 16 | Grand Strand Chef’s Table
Location: International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach
Time: Evening event
A special culinary event celebrating the Grand Strand’s growing food scene and talented chefs.
October 17 | Loris Bog-Off Festival
Location: Downtown Loris
Time: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
A South Carolina tradition celebrating chicken bog with food, vendors, entertainment, family activities and festivities.
October 30–November 1 | Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam
Location: Former Myrtle Square Mall Site, Myrtle Beach
Time: Varies by day
Three days of Jeep fun featuring an obstacle course, car show, vendors, entertainment and beach crawls.
NOVEMBER 2026
November 7 | Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast
Location: The Wicked Tuna, Murrells Inlet
Time: Event time varies
Enjoy oysters, additional food options, live music and local craft vendors right in Murrells Inlet.
November 8 | Carolina Beach Music Awards
Location: Alabama Theatre, North Myrtle Beach
Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
An annual awards celebration honoring Carolina Beach Music performers, songwriters, DJs, dancers and more.
November 12–15 | Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals
Location: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Time: Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM | Friday 9:00 AM–8:00 PM | Saturday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM | Sunday 12:00–6:00 PM
A huge Victorian-style holiday marketplace featuring 400+ vendors, gifts, crafts, food, entertainment, holiday displays and Santa.
November 13–14 | Myrtle Beach Songwriters Festival
Location: Various venues throughout Downtown Myrtle Beach
Time: Varies by venue
More than 50 songwriters perform original music and share the stories behind their songs during this free two-day festival.
November 14–15 | Art in the Park
Location: Valor Memorial Garden at The Market Common, Myrtle Beach
Time: Event hours vary
An outdoor art show featuring work from regional artists and members of the Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild.
November 23–December 30 | The Great Christmas Light Show
Location: North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex
Time: Evening event; hours vary by date
Kick off the holidays with a drive-through Christmas experience featuring more than two million lights along a two-mile route.
Note: Event dates and times can change, so we recommend confirming individual event details before attending.
Come see why we love this time of year so much.