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FALL INTO FUN IN SOUTH CAROLINA
The Myrtle Beach Area Celebrates Food, Music, and Fun This Fall
June 15, 2009 - Myrtle Beach, SC - This year as the leaves begin to change and school buses hop back on schedule, the charm, culture and history of the Myrtle Beach area’s communities will be in full swing with the fall season’s festivals and events. From food to music and entertainment, the Myrtle Beach area offers travelers an enticing array of festivals that will infuse the blustery, autumn days with unique experiences and memories to keep them warm throughout the winter.
~ Fall Festivals~
Aynor Harvest HoeDown
Anyor Harvest HoeDown is an autumn event the whole family can enjoy. The day-long festival showcases over 140 craft booths, entertainment, food, games, plus a parade and a street dance to top it all off! This year’s festival will be September 19, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information, please visit www.aynorscchamber.org.
Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Weekend Festival
Visitors of all ages will enjoy the fall festivities at the Harvest Home Weekend Festival in Brookgreen Gardens. Activities include the ever-popular scarecrow building contest, pumpkin painting, live entertainment, hay-rides, and much more. The two-day event is from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., October 24-25. Admission free with regular admission to the gardens ($12 for adults; $5 for children 6-12, children 5 and under are free). For more information, please call (800) 849- 1931 or visit www.brookgreen.org.
Darlington Historic Racing Festival
This celebration of motorsports history, filled with legendary drivers and cars, is sure to please car enthusiasts of all ages. The festival is September 26-27, from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is $15 per day, or $25 per person for the weekend. Children under 12 receive free admission. For more information, please call (843) 395- 8802 or visit www.darlingtonraceway.com.
House of Blues Annual Folk Art Festival
From October 3-4, local and regional artists will mingle with visitors at the House of Blues for a weekend of art, food, handmade collectibles and of course, music. Festival goers will also enjoy a concert by B.B King scheduled October 3. Festival hours are 9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday. For more information, please call (843) 913- 3735 or (843) 913- 3730, or visit www.houseofblues.com/myrtlebeach.
Loris Bog Off
The community of Loris’ annual Bog Off is a celebration of heritage expressed through a top notch cooking competition to determine the best Chicken bog – a spicy blend of rice, chicken sausage, onion and black pepper served in a “big ‘ol bowl.” In addition to the competition the weekend also includes a parade, arts/crafts, and live entertainment. The 30th annual Loris Bog Off will be celebrated on October 17, 2009. For more information visit www.LorisChamberSC.com.
Murrells Inlet Annual Oyster Roast
The historic fishing village of Murrells Inlet serves up an afternoon filled with bushels and bushels of sweet local oysters during the community’s annual Oyster roast in November. Oyster fans can enjoy a great all-you-can-eat afternoon of steamed oysters and great offerings from Dead Dog Saloon, Drunken Jack’s, Divine Fish House, Bovine’s, River City Cafe and more alongside live music. For more information call (843) 357-2007 or visit www.murrellsinletsc.com.
Shrimp & Jazz Festival
Combining the very best in live jazz music and flavorful locally sourced shrimp, the Shrimp & Jazz Festival in the seafaring community of Little River, SC is a fall afternoon treat held each year in early October; this year the festival will be held October 10 and 11. For more information call (843) 249-6604 or visit www.shrimpandjazzfest.org.
South Carolina Fossil Fair
Sure to bring out the inner scientist in everyone, the South Carolina Fossil Fair at the Ocean Lakes Family Campground’s Recreation Building, will be Saturday, October 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and features fossil identification and a fossil hunt. Admission is free. For more information, please visit http://www.oceanlakes.com/special_events/fossil_shell_fair.aspx.
The Market Common
• Art Walk at The Market Common
The final Art Walk of the year features artists from all over the region, along with live entertainment and a children’s activity tent. The Art Walk will be held on September 12 – 13, from 12 pm to 7 pm. For more information, please visit www.marketcommonevents.com
• Fashion Week at The Market Common
Fashion Week – September 13-19 - features a slew of in-store activities and restaurant specials, with a Mr. Myrtle Beach Man Pageant and a Fashion Show. For more information, please visit www.marketcommonevents.com.
• Oktoberfest
Gordon Beirsch will kick off this year’s Oktoberfest on Friday, October 2, with a keg tapping and concert. The festival will continue in full swing, complete with German beers, wine, food, music, children’s activities and contests on Saturday, October 3. No admission fee. For more information, please visit www.marketcommonevents.com.
The Myrtle Beach area, popularly known as the Grand Strand, stretches from Little River to Pawleys Island, comprising 12 distinct cities along the South Carolina coast. Home to world-class golf, 60 miles of sandy beaches, an assortment of entertainment and family attractions and Southern hospitality, the Myrtle Beach area presents the quintessential vacation experience.
For additional information on the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.
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