Fall Around the Grand Strand: Events and Festivals for All
Events and Festivals for All
The heat of summer is giving way to the cooler temperatures of fall. And with cooler temperatures come a multitude of great events and festivals.
From family-friendly to spooky adventures, the Grand Strand celebrates fall with style!
We’ve scoured numerous websites to find a variety of fun outings to celebrate the season.
Do you know of a great event? Drop a comment and share it with us!
Horry County:
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| Through October 31 | Varies by Event | The town of Conway becomes Halloween for the month of October. View the list of events and plan your day. Guaranteed to be a ghostly good time! | Halloween, SC |
| Through October 31 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | The Patch at Broadway has a new theme every weekend, from meet and greets with favorite characters to a dance party with Mr. Nigel! | Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach |
| Weekends in October | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Spend a day at the farm! Experience the magic pumpkin patch, corn maze and hayrides during fall festival. Then, bring the kids back for Halloween spooktacular. | Southern Palmetto Farms, Aynor |
| Saturdays in October | Varies by Day | Sunrise Flight: Watch the sunrise along the Grand Strand from the top of the SkyWheel. A thirty-minute ride, complete with coffee and pastries. Event continues through November. | SkyWheel, Myrtle Beach |
| Saturday, 10/3 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | The Water Lantern Festival is a day of music, food and lanterns. Grab a lantern kit and show off your personality. At sunset, experience the beauty of light and music as the lanterns float across the water. | Grand Park Athletic Complex, Myrtle Beach |
| Saturday, 10/3 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | If you’re looking for a free event, this is the one! The Surfside Beach Family Festival serves up good food, fun and family-friendly activities. | Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach |
| Saturday, 10/3 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Happy Oktoberfest! Sample German inspired food and drink and dance to traditional music. Proceeds from the event benefit The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach. | Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach |
| Saturday-Sunday 10/10-11 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Art in the Park is a juried arts and crafts show featuring a wide variety of original works of art for purchase. | Market Commons, Myrtle Beach |
| Saturday-Sunday 10/10-11 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | At the Annual Shrimp Fest you’ll find fall décor from hundreds of craft vendors, enjoy live music and sample shrimp dishes from a variety of vendors. Paid event. | Little River Waterfront, SC |
| Thursday- Saturday10/15-17 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | At the Cruisin’ The Beach Car Show you’ll see lovingly restored vehicles and classic beauties. Free event. | Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach |
| Saturday, 10/17 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | The 47th annual Bog Off Festival starts with a 5K Chicken Run. Sample Chicken Bog and stop by vendor booths and enjoy live music during this day-long event. | Main Sreet, Loris SC |
Marion County:
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| Tuesday, 10/6 | 10:30 AM | Wear your best costume to the Spooky Animal Show, hosted by Out of the Ark Educational Animal Shows. | Marion Opera House Marion |
| Monday, 10/19 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Sample the local culinary delights at A Date with a Plate. Tickets available from Marion and Mullins Chamber of Commerce for $35. | The Auctioneer, Mullins |
| Thursday, 10/29 | 6:00 PM | Join the Ducks Unlimited Chapter for their annual conservation Fall Banquet. The proceeds from the banquet and live auction benefit the wetlands and waterfowl conservation. | The Gold Leaf Warehouse, Mullins |
| Saturday, 10/31 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Celebrate Halloween a the Community & Family Harvest Festival. Activities include bingo, hayrides, trunk or treat and a cake walk. Enjoy festival foods and spend the day with family and friends. Free Admission. | St. James AME, Marion |
Georgetown County:
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| Thursday-Sunday 10/1-4 | Varies by Day | WWII Warbirds Display. Come out to see and tour restored a B-29 DOC and P-51 Gunfighter from WWII. You can even book a ride experience! | Georgetown County Airport, Georgetown |
| Saturday-Sunday 10/3-4 | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | It’s the Harvest Home Weekend Festival at Brookgreen Gardens! Family friendly events include a hay maze, pumpkin patch and scarecrow building | Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet |
| Saturday, 10/3 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Experience traditional German foods and beverages while enjoying live music to celebrate Oktoberfest. | Quigley’s Pint & Plate, Pawleys Island |
| Thursday, 10/8 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Paws, Paint & Purrs. Come out and create a feline work of art while surrounded by cats and pups. Proceeds support rescue cats and @Cure MITO Foundation. | Angel Pets, LLC Murrells Inlet |
| Saturday, 10/10 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Bring the family out for a day of activities, vendors, music, giveaways and more at the Village Initiative Inc Festival. | Carvers Bay Early College High School, Hemingway |
| Saturday-Sunday 10/17-18 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Come out for the Wooden Boat Show, featuring more than 100 classic wooden boats. Participate in maritime activities, arts and crafts and food. All proceeds benefit the South Carolina Maritime Museum | Front Street, Georgetown |
| Saturday, 10/31 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Bring the family for Halloween on the Marshwalk. Costume contest for kids and adults. Trick or treat. Food and drink specials at all Marshwalk restaurants. | Marshwalk, Murrells Inlet |
| Saturday, 10/31 | 2:00 PM | The works of Edgar Allen Poe and Ann Rice come to life at the Hopsewee Plantation for a Meeting of the Macabre. | Hopsewee Plantation, Georgetown |