As we look ahead to 2025, the Grand Strand is gearing up for another incredible year filled with vibrant events and unforgettable experiences. From lively festivals and concerts to family-friendly gatherings and cultural celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy along this beautiful stretch of the South Carolina coast. Whether you’re a local or planning your next vacation, these must-see events will make your time in Myrtle Beach truly memorable.
JANUARY
Night of a Thousand Candles
Date: January 1-5, 2025
Location: Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens transforms into a magical wonderland, illuminated by the soft glow of over 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights. From 4 to 9 p.m., guests can stroll the garden paths with a warm cup of cider in hand, enjoy festive holiday music, and celebrate the season with loved ones.
Grand Strand Boat Show and Sportsman Expo
Date: January 10, 2025 – January 12, 2025
Location: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
The Grand Strand Boat Show and Sportsman Expo is a premier event showcasing the latest in boating, fishing, and outdoor sports gear. Attendees can explore a wide range of exhibits, enjoy interactive demonstrations, and connect with industry experts.
Grand Strand Bridal Expo
Date: January 25, 2025
Location: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Experience the magic at the third annual Grand Strand Bridal Expo, where your dream wedding begins. Enjoy a day of elegance and inspiration, highlighted by a stunning Bridal Fashion Show that promises to captivate and delight as you explore the latest in bridal trends and services.
FEBRUARY
Marshi Gras on the MarshWalk
Date: TBD
Location: Murrells Inlet Marshwalk 4025 Hwy 17 Business, 4065 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet
The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk brings Louisiana to South Carolina with Marshi Gras on the MarshWalk! On Tuesday February 13th, the MarshWalk will hold a costume parade led by Marshi Gras’ very own King and Queen. If spectators do not have an awesome costume to wear, no fear! Each of the eight restaurants and bars at the MarshWalk will be giving away accessories and party favors including masks, beads, and much more!
Myrtle Beach Gun Show
Date: February 8-9, 2025
Location: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
The Myrtle Beach Gun Show, happening February 8-9, 2025, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, offers a wide range of firearms, accessories, and collectibles for enthusiasts. It’s a great opportunity to browse, buy, and learn from industry experts all in one place.
11th Annual Taste of the MarshWalk
Date: TBD
Location: Murrells Inlet Marshwalk 4025 Hwy 17 Business, 4065 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet
It’s the perfect time of the year for the great flavors at The 11th Annual Taste of the MarshWalk. Sample the Chef’s favorite dishes from each of our eight Award-Winning Restaurants. Local Artisans, Crafters, Live Music, and Kids’ Activities will line the MarshWalk both days for a fun filled weekend in the Inlet. Small Dish Tastings will include the areas Freshest Local Seafood as well as Non-Seafood Items for the Land Lovers.
MARCH
36th Annual Run to the Sun Car and Truck Show
Date: March 13 – March 15, 2025
Location: 2501 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC
Mark your calendars for the 36th Annual Run to the Sun Car and Truck Show, scheduled from March 13 to March 15, 2025. Taking place at the former Myrtle Square Mall site at 2501 North Kings Highway, this pay-to-attend event runs daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and features approximately 3,500 cars on display, showcasing a stunning array of classic and custom vehicles.
Garden Symposium
Date: March 14 – March 15, 2025
Location: Brookgreen Gardens
Visitors are invited to embark on an enlightening journey into the world of sustainable gardening at Brookgreen Gardens, where the lush beauty of nature blends with eco-friendly practices. From 9am to 3pm, expert horticulturists and sustainability enthusiasts will guide participants through a day of inspiration, education, and hands-on experiences.
Barefoot Landing’s Spring Live Music Series
Date: March 29 – May 25, 2025
Location: Dockside Village Stage, Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach
Barefoot Landing’s Spring Live Music Series takes place on the Dockside Village Stage in North Myrtle Beach. Attendees can enjoy performances by local and regional bands across a range of musical genres from 5 to 8 p.m. on Fridays and 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Free lawn chairs are provided while supplies last, or guests are welcome to bring their own.
St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Date: March 15, 2025
Location: North Myrtle Beach
One of the biggest celebrations is St Patrick’s Day North Myrtle Beach, SC. Every year, the city of NMB, hosts 30,000+ attendees to a day of fun on Main Street in Ocean Drive. The parade, which usually features over 100 entries, starts at 9am. The festival runs from 11am to 4pm with over 100 street vendors offering food, drinks, and specialty items. There are 3 stages set-up to provide live entertainment all afternoon.
APRIL
2024 Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival
Date & Time: TBD
Location: Old Myrtle Beach Mall Site – 2501 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Indulge in a culinary adventure like no other at the 2025 Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival presented by Wicked Weed Brewing. From gourmet delights to street food favorites, this festival promises a feast for all senses. Enjoy a weekend filled with mouthwatering moments and unforgettable flavors.
Monday After the Masters
Date: April 14 & 15, 2025
Location: The Dye Club at Barefoot Resort, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Prepare for an unforgettable weekend of golf, music, and camaraderie. From the Tournament Registration to the Hootie & the Blowfish & Friends Concert, it’s a non-stop celebration for a good cause.
Singing in the Sun
Date: April 22-25, 2025
Location: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Singing in the Sun, one of the world’s largest Christian music festivals, will be held from April 22 to April 25, 2025, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Attendees can look forward to an inspiring lineup of performances by top Christian artists and motivational talks from renowned speakers, creating a vibrant and spiritually enriching experience.
MAY
The Myrtle Beach Classic
Date: May 8 – 11, 2025
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The Myrtle Beach Classic, a prestigious PGA TOUR event sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach, makes its highly anticipated return from May 8 to May 11, 2025. Having debuted in 2024 as the first PGA TOUR event in Myrtle Beach’s history and the first major professional golf tournament on the Grand Strand in 24 years, this event reinforces Myrtle Beach’s reputation as the “Golf Capital of the World.” By combining its renowned status as America’s top traveling golf destination with the elite presence of the world’s best golfers, the Myrtle Beach Classic continues to elevate the region’s golfing legacy.
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally
Date: May 9 – 18, 2025
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally 2025 promises to be an exhilarating event from May 9 to May 18, 2025, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This iconic rally features a vibrant consumer show, exciting local fairs, and a motorcycle show that draws enthusiasts from across the country for ten days of bike culture, entertainment, and community.
World Famous Blue Crab Festival
Date: May 17 & 18, 2025
Location: Historic Little River Waterfront, Little River, SC
The 43rd Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival will take place on May 17 and 18, 2025, at the Historic Little River Waterfront in Little River, SC. As one of the largest festivals in the Southeast, this beloved event offers fresh, local seafood, scenic waterfront views, and live beach music. Visitors can also shop for unique gifts from local crafters. Consistently voted the Best Annual Event/Festival on the Grand Strand by the readers of Sun News for over eight years, the World Famous Blue Crab Festival is a cherished tradition you won’t want to miss.
JUNE
Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF)
Date: June 5 – June 8, 2025
Location: 812 North Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Carolina Country Music Fest. This highly anticipated event brings together top country music stars for an unforgettable weekend of performances, set against the backdrop of Myrtle Beach’s stunning coastline. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with live music, fan interactions, and exciting activities as CCMF marks a decade of country music celebration.
Conway Riverfest
Date: June 28, 2025
Location: Riverfront Park, 6 Elm Street, Conway, SC 29526
Since 1980, Conway Riverfest has been a cherished tradition, celebrating the Red, White, and Blue with a day full of fun and festivities. Taking place on June 28, 2025, at Riverfront Park, the event features live music, delicious food, local vendors, and fireworks. Suitable for all ages, attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including a Business Expo, Artisans Market, golf cart parade, and children’s activities, making it a perfect day out for the whole family.
JULY
Fourth of July Events:
Salute from the Shore
Salute from the Shore is a cherished 4th of July tradition in South Carolina. This special event features a military flyover that stretches the entire length of South Carolina’s coastline, offering a unique way for individuals, families, and friends to honor our armed forces while celebrating Independence Day on the beach.
Surfside Beach Fourth of July Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day at the Surfside Beach Fourth of July Celebration. Taking place at the Surfside Pier from 6 to 10 PM, this festive event includes live music, entertainment, and more, making it a great spot for visitors and locals to enjoy a fun-filled evening by the ocean.
Murrells Inlet Boat Parade
The Murrells Inlet Boat Parade is a favorite 4th of July event for many. Starting at 9 AM, boats decorated in red, white, and blue will sail from Garden City Point through the inlet, ending at Morse Park Landing. This festive parade is a fantastic way to kick off your Independence Day celebrations.
MarshWalk Fourth of July Fireworks
Celebrate July 4th at the MarshWalk with an evening of delicious food, holiday drink specials, and live entertainment. The festivities culminate in a dazzling fireworks display, lighting up the sky and providing a perfect end to your Independence Day festivities.
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk 4th of July Fireworks
Celebrate the 4th of July with a spectacular fireworks display at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. Beginning at 11 PM from the Second Avenue Pier, this show is a brilliant way to end the day with a bang and enjoy the festive spirit of Independence Day.
AUGUST
Summer Light: Art by Night
Date: TBD
Location: BrookGreen Gardens 1931 Brookgreen Drive Murrells Inlet
Summer Light: Art by Night is an opportunity to explore and experience the historic Brookgreen Gardens landscapes on summer evenings. Multiple installations throughout the sculpture garden feature a variety of techniques that light up the Gardens.
Craftsmen’s Summer Classic
Date: August 1, 2 & 3
Location: Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach
Producing the Grand Strand’s FAVORITE Art & Craft Festival year after year! Whether you’re classic or contemporary, practical or whimsical, you’ll find something for EVERY style, taste, and budget at the Craftsmen’s Summer Classic! Browse aisles FULL of pottery, jewelry, clothing, woodwork, glass, fine art, photography, tasty treats, seasonal specialties, home décor and SO MUCH MORE!
SEPTEMBER
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Date: TBD
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally 2025 promises to be an exhilarating event in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This iconic rally features a vibrant consumer show, exciting local fairs, and a motorcycle show that draws enthusiasts from across the country for ten days of bike culture, entertainment, and community.
Crooktoberfest
Date: TBD
Location: Crooked Hammock Brewing 4924 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach
A full month long of Crooked Fun with an all-day/everyday Bavarian-Cookout specials, fresh Fall beers, live music and kooky competitions for fun prizes!
OCTOBER
Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam
Date: TBD
Location: 2501 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Join thousands of Jeepers from across the country at the 6th Annual Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam! This 3-day festival will be even BIGGER and BETTER this year with an epic Off-Road Obstacle Course, Show-N-Grime Car Show, Sunrise Beach Crawl, Nightly Parties, Food Trucks, Beer, Raffles & more! Register your Jeep or enjoy the event as a spectator—kids under 12 are FREE!
Halloween on The Marshwalk
Date: October 31, 2025
Location: Murrells Inlet Marshwalk 4025 Hwy 17 Business, 4065 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls of all ages will fill the Marsh at this year’s annual “Halloween on the MarshWalk.” The Marshwalk’s longest running and most successful event, Halloween on the MarshWalk brings fun and prizes to the whole family! All eight of the MarshWalk restaurants will have great food and drink specials.
NOVEMBER
Chili Cook Off
Date: TBD
Location: The Wicked Tuna 4123 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet
Sample some of the Strand’s best chili recipes and cast your vote for the “Best Chili On The Beach,” support local craft vendors, and rock out to live music ALL day.
The Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals
Date: TBD
Location: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
The Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals is a unique national award-winning event comprising a multitude of shopping and entertainment options, for individuals and groups alike. The cornerstone of the event is a Victorian Holiday Marketplace held in the 100,800 sq. ft. exhibit hall of the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
The Christmas Show Of The South
Date: TBD
Location: 8901 North Kings Highway Myrtle Beach, SC
The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, often called “The Christmas Show of the South,” will open its 40th season of enchanting holiday performances. Gilmore works for months to create an unforgettable holiday experience, with his usual signature flair for production. Each year, the Christmas special brings stunning changes, beautifully blended with time-honored tradition to create a family experience that is second to none as new talent mingles with acclaimed rotating artists and long-standing Opry favorites.
DECEMBER
MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights
Date: All December 2025
Location: Murrells Inlet Marshwalk 4025 Hwy 17 Business, 4065 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
It really is guaranteed to be the most wonderful time of the year at the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk this holiday season! We are so pleased to announce that not only will our MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights walk-through Christmas light experience be returning to the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk this season, but it is sure to be our most spectacular Christmas light display yet! Bring the family, a friend, or that special someone and stroll the holiday lights on the MarshWalk. Relax and enjoy the salt air breeze while getting into the holiday spirit- and have a Merry MarshWalk Christmas.
The Great Christmas Light Show
Date: TBD
Location: North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex
The Great Christmas Light Show is a park-wide lighted celebration that is sure to capture the true spirit of the season! The drive through light show will feature over 2 million lights festively displayed along a 2-mile drive throughout the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex.
New Year’s Eve on the MarshWalk
Date: December 31, 2025
Location: Murrells Inlet Marshwalk 4025 Hwy 17 Business, 4065 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Ring in 2026 at the best place to be, the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk of course! Each of the eight participating MarshWalk restaurants will feature festive drink and dinner specials, and of course the best live music around!
Book Your Stay for 2025 at Compass Cove!
Compass Cove Resort offers the perfect blend of relaxation and fun for your Myrtle Beach vacation. With lots of water attractions, spacious rooms, and direct beach access, there’s something for everyone at this family-friendly resort. Ready to experience the best of Myrtle Beach? Book your stay at Compass Cove today and start making lifelong memories by the sea!
