You don't have to be a world traveler to vacation in Myrtle Beach, but visitors to the Grand Strand this fall can have a true international experience. As the summer fades into autumn, the fall festival season gets under way in Myrtle Beach. And this year's lineup gives guests at Long Bay Resort the opportunity to take virtual trip around the world.
Among the international-themed events scheduled for the autumn is the 24th Annual Myrtle Beach Greek Festival. Held Sept. 24-27 at St. John's Greek Orthodox Church at the corner of Highway 17 Bypass and 33rd Avenue North, about three miles from the resort, this four-day festival features authentic food and music and arts and crafts from Greek culture. Try the Gyros, Roasted Lamb and Falafels, wash it down with wine, beer or soft drinks, and shop at the vendor tents that offer Greek-themed wares. Children can play in the kids play area, or join in the festivities on the main stage and dance floor while the adults take tours of the church and browse the wares on display by local artists and craftsmen.
Continuing the international theme, the 12th Annual Irish Italian Festival combines the cultures of Ireland and Italy into one fun-filled event. Featuring the famous music and food of the two countries, the Irish Italian Festival gives guests the chance to sample the native cuisines and dance along to the music on the main stage at the Horseshoe at the corner of Main Street and Ocean Drive in North Myrtle Beach on Saturday, Sept. 26.
The international theme ends up in Germany with a pair of Oktoberfest celebrations – one at Market Common on Oct. 2-3 and the following week in the downtown district Oct. 10-11. Featuring German food and beer, live music, car shows and kids activities, these are just part of the bigger fall lineup for events. Here's a list of other fall festivals scheduled for September, October, and November on the Strand:
9/4-5, 10th Annual Beach, Boogie and BBQ Festival, Horry Georgetown Technical College's Market Common Campus
9/4-6, Fifth Annual Coastal Uncorked Food, Wine and Spirits Festival, Broadway at the Beach, Celebrity Square
9/18-27, SOS Fall Migration, North Myrtle Beach, Avista Resort
9/24-27, 24th Annual St. Johns Greek Festival, St. John's Greek Orthodox Church
9/25-27, 40th Annual Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival, Murrells Inlet, Huntington Beach State Park
9/25-10/17, 25th Annual Pawleys Island Festival of Music, Pawleys Island
9/26, 12th Annual Irish Italian International Festival, North Myrtle Beach, Horseshoe
9/26-27, Seacoast Artists Guild Arts and Crafts Festival, Market Common, Valor Park
10/1, 16th Annual Pawleys Island Wine & Food Gala, Pawleys Island
10/2-3, Seventh Annual Oktoberfest, Market Common, Valor Park
10/3, Fifth Annual Grand Strand Mustang Stampede & Ford Car Show, Broadway at the Beach
10/9-10, Gaither Fest, Myrtle Beach Convention Center
10/10-11, 11th Annual Little River Shrimp & Jazz Festival, Little River Waterfront
10/10-11, Downtown Oktoberfest, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Plyler Park
10/15, Cruisin' the Beach, Broadway at the Beach, Celebrity Square
10/17-18, Myrtle Beach Mini-Marathon, Coastal Grand Mall
10/17, Sixth Annual Myrtle Beach Wine Fest and Taste of The Market Common, Valor Park
10/23, 27th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, Pawleys Island
10/24, 12th Annual Murrells Inlet 2020 Oyster Roast, Murrells Inlet Marshwalk
10/31, Endless Summer Festival, North Myrtle Beach, Horseshoe
11/4-11/25, Park Jeopardy, Myrtle Beach State Park
11/5, 32nd Annual Taste of the Town, MB Convention Center
11/5, Taste of the Boardwalk & The Boardwalk Crawl, MB Boardwalk
11/6-12/31, Festival of Trees, Ripley’s Aquarium
11/7, Free Family Day, Franklin B Burroughs – Simeon B Chapin Art Museum
11/7-11/8, Mythical & Medieval Festival, 3809 Socastee Blvd Myrtle Beach
11/7-11/21 (Saturdays Only), Market Common Music in the Streets, Market Common
11/8, Pumpkin Smash Day, Thompson Farm
11/11, Myrtle Beach Veterans Day Service, Convention Center
11/12-11/15, 34th Annual Dickens Christmas Show and Festival, Convention Center
11/14, Fireworks, Broadway at the Beach
11/22, Thanks-for-Giving, Children’s Museum of South Carolina
11/24, 8th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Market Common, Market Common
11/26-12/31, Christmas Wonderland, North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex
11/27-11/29, 46th Annual SC State Bluegrass Festival, Convention Center
Who needs to go on lengthy, pricy European vacation when you can get a real international experience in Myrtle Beach this fall? Simply make your reservations at Long Bay and get ready for a long list of autumn festivals, no passport required.
(Posted: 8/20/15)
