Explore Our Fall Festival Lineup

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Cooler temperatures, less crowds and no lines!  Why wouldn’t you want to come to Myrtle Beach during the fall season.  But wait, I have a huge reason to share with you – all of the fall events, festivals and fun along the Grand Strand.  We have compiled a list and want to share to make your vacation planning even easier, check it out.

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally (Sept. 30-Oct. 6)

Thousands of Harley-Davidson riders make their way to the Grand Strand for a full week of festivities, including bike shows, poker runs, live music and biker games at various venues.

Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival (Oct. 4-6)

A downtown neighborhood throws a big block party with three days of excellent jazz and food. The fourth annual event also features blues, soul and R&B in a celebration of African American heritage.

Harvest Home Weekend Festival (Oct. 5-6)

Beautiful Brookgreen Gardens gets an autumn makeover for this traditional fall festival for the whole family. Take a hayride around the 9,000-acre property, enjoy live entertainment and let the little ones decorate a pumpkin.

Myrtle Beach Oktoberfest (Oct. 11-12)

The Market Common transforms into Munich for the weekend with German food and beer, live entertainment, a kids’ play area and more on the Grand Park grounds.

Little River Shrimp Fest (Oct. 12-13)

The tiny fishing village celebrates the “Carolina mud bug” with fresh seafood, live music, vendors, kids’ attractions and dancing along the Little River waterfront.

St. John’s Greek Festival (Oct. 17-20)

The 27th annual event features four days of Greek culture, food, dancing, arts and more.

Loris Bog-Off

The 40th annual festival, held in the nearby town of Loris, honors a South Carolina culinary classic – chicken bog. Chefs serve their secret recipes to judges and the general public, along with a concert, fireworks and a car/tractor show.

Hippie Fest (Oct. 26)

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock with a trip back in time to the 1960s with peace, love and music of the period.

Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics (Nov. 3)

Head down to the Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk for the 20th annual chili cookoff and bloody mary mixing contest.

South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival (Nov. 28-30)

This Thanksgiving weekend tradition celebrates its 50th anniversary this fall with a star-studded lineup of bluegrass and gospel music. The three-day event is held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center auditorium.

After all of the fun and excited, head back to The Strand Resort, where oceanfront dreams become a reality.