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Stretch your hamstrings, lace up your best running shoes and get ready for the Myrtle Beach Marathon, retuing to the Grand Strand on March 3, 2018. Renowned for its fast and flat layout, mild weather and scenic course, the Myrtle Beach Marathon celebrates its 21st year in 2018, welcoming thousands of runners from across the country for a fun-filled weekend. Not quite up to running a full marath....

Each year, the Market Common decks the halls and transforms into a festive holiday market experience. This year, the Market Common Holiday Bazaar will be open for business from noon until 4 p.m. every Saturday in December. All of the fun unfolds at Howard Avenue, where local vendors come together in the traditions of old to sale fresh food, hand-made arts and crafts, and live greens! Spend your Sa....

For a New Year's Eve celebration that offers seemingly endless amounts of fun, entertainment, and activities, head to Myrtle Beach to welcome in the year 2018. With numerous events taking place all along the Grand Strand, you are sure to find a celebration that is just right for you! Medieval Times Make it a medieval New Year's Eve when you attend this stunning dinner and show at Medieval Time....

Spending your Christmas vacation in Myrtle Beach and along the Grand Strand offers you the chance to take in the sights and sounds of this thrilling coastal destination. From spectacular holiday shows and events to fabulous shopping opportunities, you're sure to have a unique experience when you spend the holidays at the beach. While your Christmas vacation may take you away from Grandmother's hou....

What's better than taking a fun vacation to Myrtle Beach? The answer to that question is taking a fun vacation to Myrtle Beach during the holiday season! While there are always tons of experiences to make your Myrtle Beach condo rental experience enjoyable, the holiday season brings about extra special events and spectacular opportunities for everyone in your group. During your end-of-the-year be....

Memorial Day Weekend has become a traditional holiday vacation period for Americans nationwide. In Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, this holiday ushers in the extremely popular Memorial Day Bikefest, which has been known to draw in hundreds of thousands of participants and visitors each year. Also known as the Atlantic Beach Bike Festival, the Memorial Day Bikefest has stretched out geographic....

There's no time for celebrating family, friends, and possibilities for the future like New Year's Eve. With nostalgia for the past and hope for the future, spend your time in Myrtle Beach enjoying the sights and sounds of the holiday. Here are some of the events taking place in Myrtle Beach this New Year's Eve: Market Common's Southern Times SquareVenture over to Market Common if you're looking fo....

The Myrtle Beach Mini-Marathon will take place this year on October 22 and 23, with eventsand activities for everyone. All of the fun begins on Friday, October 21, when race participantscan arrive to pick up their event packets and instructions. Packets may be picked up at theHealth and Fitness Expo from 4-7pm on Friday or from 10:30 am to 5pm on Saturday.Three exciting racing experiences will tak....

Get ready to experience the sights and sounds of another Fall Bike Rally in Myrtle Beach beginning on September 26 and lasting through October 2. This event, which draws in thousands of visitors annually from all over the United States and the world, is going strong after decades of celebrations, and this year's rally is expected to be one of the largest Fall rallies in recent years. Located on th....

This Fall, there are festivals abounding along the Grand Strand. While there are so many events to choose from, visitors to Myrtle Beach should definitely keep an eye on the Market Common district, as we head into the Autumn season.The fun begins on September 24th with the Seacoast Artists Arts in Common Fall Festival. This two-day festival is sponsored by the Seacoast Artists Guild and will take ....

Myrtle Beach is no stranger to its fair share of car shows and exhibits, but on September 24, 2016, a truly unique event comes to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center: 2016 Dankfest. The event kicks off at 3 pm on Saturday and ends at 10 pm that night. The price of admission is $15. DankFest is a family-friendly automotive lifestyle event as well as car meet, and it seeks to bring together all face....

Enough cannot be said about the inspirational essence of art. The creativity and expression utilized by the artist's hand is truly something special to behold. If you're looking to get a taste of culture and fine art during your Myrtle Beach Vacation, look no further than the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum at 3100 South Ocean Boulevard. Dedicated to being one of the finest visua....

This summer, a shopping district and a local publication have teamed up to host the very firstannual Market Common Fashion Show featuring Grand Strand Magazine's Most Stylish. In theirfirst collaboration, the models of Grand Strand Magazine will walk the runway wearing clothes,accessories, and shoes from the shops and boutiques of the shopping district. This show is theperfect opportunity to see t....

On a hot summer day, there's no greater relief than spending time in the water. At MyrtleWaves, you and your family will be sure to stay cool while soaking up the Carolina sun inbeautiful Myrtle Beach.The fun begins less than two miles from the Atlantic Ocean, where Myrtle Waves hassomething for everyone in your group. For the thrill-seekers, the park offers water rides andslides like Night Flight....

It's time to gear up for Myrtle Beach's 15 th Anniversary Mustang Week, which takes place July18-24.The week begins on July 19 with a Meet n' Greet, which takes place at the Myrtle BeachConvention Center. The event is open to all Ford-powered Mustangs and SVTs and is set to runfrom 9:00am until 2:00pm. The Meet n' Greet is a fun, casual gathering that is sure to get theweek off to a great start.Al....

Nothing quite says summer in America like baseball, and you can see the sights and hear thesounds of the game right in the heart of Myrtle Beach.The 2016 minor-league baseball season is in full swing, as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans take onother teams from around the country throughout the summer and early fall. Representing theChicago Cubs' at the Class A-Advanced level, baseball fans will delight a....

There's nothing like summer at the beach, and this year, Barefoot Landing will be providingenough summertime excitement to last a lifetime! From June 1 st through September 3 rd , theNorth Myrtle Beach shopping, dining, and entertainment center will offer up special guestappearances, live entertainment, music, kids' activities, and family experiences.Specifically, Barefoot Landing will have boardw....

This year marks the 240 th anniversary of the United States of America's independence from Great Britain, and you can celebrate the excitement of the Fourth of July in a special way on the south end of the Grand Strand at Murrells Inlet. The town will be hosting a fireworks show, as well as its annual boat parade in commemoration of this significant date in our nation's history.Start the festiviti....

The Market Common district in Myrtle Beach is the center for posh shopping, upscale dining,and beautiful landscapes. Just a short drive from the Atlantic Ocean, the Market Commonprovides the opportunity for many exciting experiences in the 2016 summer season. Threeevents that will leave a lasting mark on your Myrtle Beach stay include complimentary carriagerides, Concerts on the Green, and Movies ....

If you long for the simpler days and wax nostalgic over the grooves of yesterday, look no furtherthan Myrtle Beach's GTS Theatre and its live stage production Motown City Musical- A Tributeto Motown. Beginning on June 10 th and running on select dates until August 20th , the show issure to be an illuminating look back at the genre that crossed social barriers and pervaded themusic of the 60s and 7....

If the same old generic menu has got you down, and you're looking for food products that are fresh and grown locally, look no further than the Ag+Art Tours of Horry County. These self- guided, free tours provide you with the unique and special opportunity to pick your own fruits and vegetables. Make sure you bring along a cooler to store your findings. The tours will be available on Saturdays and ....

Myrtle Beach is no stranger to car shows, and the first weekend in June brings one of its most altruistic. For the twenty-first time since 1995, Corvette and general car enthusiasts will meet on Saturday, June 4 for a fun-filled day of comradery, discussion, and exhibition. The "Corvettes at Myrtle Beach" Car Show will be held at the Celebrity Square area of Broadway at the Beach,from 9:00 AM to 3....

In recent years, the number of running events has increased along the Grand Strand. This summer, a different kind of running event is coming to Myrtle Beach! Bring your best running shoes and a white t-shirt, as you take part in the 2016 Color Burst 5K race in Myrtle Beach on Saturday, June 4. It will take place at the Ticketreturn.com Field located at 1251 21st Avenue N in Myrtle Beach. The event....

Whether you're a NASCAR racing fan or just a lover of all things fast, you are sure to find excitement and exhilaration in the heart of Myrtle Beach between May 2 and November 1, 2016. The Myrtle Beach Speedway is now offering three thrilling opportunities for visitors who want to experience what it's like to be a race car driver. Jump in, buckle up, and get ready to hold on tight as you zoom arou....

This June, see picturesque Brookgreen Gardens like never before, as it offers up new exhibitions, special weekly events, as well as its own Art Festival on June 4 and 5. From March 5 to September 5, 2016, the site will host 12 epic LEGO brick sculptures in Brookgreen Gardens' own Native Wildlife Zoo. Artist and children's book author, Sean Kenney used nearly half a million giant LEGO blocks to cre....

This summer, visitors will have the opportunity to experience country music in a truly authentic Myrtle Beach way with the Second Annual Carolina Country Music Fest, taking place June 10-12. The festival is set to take place at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place and ultimately will span across 18 acres to bring you the latest and most exciting country concert event of the season. The beachsid....

Beginning June 6 and running throughout the summer season, Broadway at the Beach will host Summer Nights every evening. Along with the normal shopping and dining experiences available to those visiting the area, Summer Nights will also feature thrilling live entertainment. These live performances include acts by musicians, comedians, and other characters and performers from around the United State....

On Thursdays from May 19 to October 6, downtown North Myrtle Beach comes alive with the sounds of the season. Bring your beach chair and the whole family to experience Music on Main for an evening of grooving to the sounds of live bands including the Entertainers, the Carolina Breakers, and the Carolina Soul Band.Admission is free for all ages, and the music makes for a wonderful way to unwind aft....

Throughout the month of May, Myrtle Beach will host Military Appreciation Days, featuring many events honoring members of the armed forces and their families. Local restaurant and attraction discounts will be offered to military personnel and their guests from May 1-31 at select locations along the Grand Strand.On May 21, military veterans will be honored at the Myrtle Beach Pelicans home game, wh....

The Alabama Theatre in North Myrtle Beach houses some of the hottest shows on the Grand Strand. Of course, part of its appeal is rooted in its being founded by Alabama – the legendary country music band that played as Wild Country back in the day as the house band for seven summers at The Bowery, one of Myrtle Beach’s most celebrated bars. The theatre’s founding was a payback of sorts to My....

Whether you're a lifeguard, Crossfit freak, weekend warrior or beach lover, you don't want to miss the 2015 Native Sons Salt Games, taking place on Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31. This two-day event is filled with a variety of athletic competitions and live entertainment, all taking place on the beach and on the former grounds of the Pavilion in downtown Myrtle Beach.The festivities kick off on....

The Grand Strand is gearing up for what will be the biggest country music festival in the southeast this summer when the Carolina Country Music Festival hits Myrtle Beach! This three-day festival runs from June 5-7, 2015 and will feature some of country music's biggest stars including Lady Antebellum, Eric Church, Hunter Hayes, Big and Rich and a host of other headliners and up-and-coming acts. Al....

Myrtle Beach is home to over 80 fantastic golf courses, and when it came time for Golf Channel to select the site of the 22nd season of their popular reality show "Big Break", the Grand Strand was a natural selection. "Our goal is to place our competitors in pressure situations while at the same time showcase an elite golf destination. We accomplished both with Big Break Myrtle Beach and are excit....

We're looking forward to seeing travelers begin arriving for their summer vacations to Barefoot Resort. With modern accommodations, beautiful scenery and fantastic location just inland from the beautiful North Myrtle Beach coast, it's no wonder why so many guests return year after year!One of the best aspects of Barefoot Resort is its location right across the waterway from Barefoot Landing, a fav....

Delicious, succulent blue crab. Some call it manna from heaven, other refer to it as the candy of the ocean. OK, we're not sure who those people are, but we can all agree that nothing says good times like fresh steamed blue crabs, live music and warm, sunny weather! That's what you'll get when you attend the 33rd Annual Little River Blue Crab Festival on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18.....