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Myrtle Beach Calendar of Events

Grand Opening of Next Level at 2001 Nightlife
Celebrate the grand opening of Next Level at 2001 on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13.

Doors open at 8 p.m. nightly. On Friday night, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served 8-9:30 p.m.

The band No Limit will be performing Friday and Saturday in Next Level.

Venue:920 Lake Arrowhead Rd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Date:March 12, 2010
Time:8 pm - 12 am
Web:http://www.2001nightlife.com
Email:2001mktmgr@gmail.com
This is the grand opening weekend of the new club within 2001 Nightlife, which has been renamed 2001 Entertainment Complex. For more details, call 843-449-9434.
North Myrtle Beach Community Prayer Breakfast
The community is invited to attend this special, non-denominational event, hosted by the mayor and city council, to appreciate and re-affirm the city’s continuing dependence on God and to share the importance of prayer in the city’s life.

Reservations by Saturday, March 13, are encouraged by calling the Chamber at
(843) 281-2662, Ext. 33, or by email to charlene@northmyrtlebeachchamber.com. There is no charge for the continental breakfast. Donations are welcomed, and patron opportunities are still available.
Venue:J. Bryan Flod Community Center, NMB
Date:March 16, 2010
Time:7:30 am - 8:45 am
Email:Charlene@NorthMyrtleBeachChamber.com
South Strand Wildlife and History Day
Join us for a fun-filled day of natural and cultural history. The setting will be the courtyard of Atalaya a national historic landmark. A variety of agencies, organizations and exhibitors will present displays, tours and hands-on activities. Musical entertainment will be provided by Wendell Matthews. Local restaurants will participate in a Taste of Murrells Inlet offering food for sale.
Venue:Huntington Beach State Park
Date:March 17, 2010
Time:10am-3pm
Web:http://www.southcarolinaparks.com
Email:huntingtonbeacheducation@scprt.com
This event is open to all ages and is free with park admission.
Fundraiser Street Festival
The Third Annual Taste of the Coast at Barefoot Landing is a funraiser for Risen Christ Lutheran School with something for everyone- "The Family Fun Event of the Year" Food, Beverage, Live Entertainment, Kid Zone
Venue:Barefoot Landing
Date:March 20, 2010
Time:11am-4pm
Web:http://www.TOCNMB.com
Email:TOCNMB@gmail.com
"The Family Fun Event of the Year"
Local Food tasting, Live Entertainment, Better Brands andBen Arnold, KId Zone
American Red Cross Heroes Campaign Family Mini Golf Tournament
Registration fee: $60 per foursome, $25 per single (limited to first 36 teams, pre-registration encouraged)Includes: continental breakfast, greens fees & golf equipment, lunch, goody bag, awards ceremony, admission to Nascar Speedpark. Prizes: for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places in age categories 4-7, 8-12, 13-17, 18+, best team & worst team score. Bring: $ for door prizes, mulligans & hole in one chances.
Venue:Nascar Speedpark-1820 21st Avenue North
Date:March 20, 2010
Time:8:00 am
Web:http://www.coastalscarc.org
Email:conleyn@coastalscarc.org
registration:8:00 am
shotgun start:9:00 am
The Godfathers Meshuggener Wedding Comedy
Now in its 8th year,Direct from NY this smash hit is playing to sold-out shows in Myrtle Beach. The show is run with all the trimmings of a real wedding and the audience plays the role of wedding guest as the characters mingle throughout the tables and treat everyone as "Part of THE FAMILY ". First you'll see one of the wildest wedding ceremonies imaginable as Bernie Goldberg marries the Godfathers lovely daughter. You can dance the Hora and Tarantella, Waltz with the bride and groom, or just relax and watch the fun as volunteers from the audience participate in comedy sketches and much,much more. A complete dinner is included with the show
Venue:Holiday Inn West ( on the Waterway )
Date:March 20, 2010
Time:7:00PM---10:00PM
Web:http://www.grandstranddinnertheater.com
Email:gsdtproductions@aol.com
Sam Bush Band
Sam Bush and his band. And Missy Raines and the New Hip
Date:April 17, 2010
Time:5pm-11pm
Web:http://www.atlanticrimentertainment.com,
Email:mitchell@atlanticrimentertainment.com
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater is in a beautiful setting
Third Annual Myrtle Beach Zombie Walk
A charity event to benefit the Grand Strand Humane Society. The day will begin at 1:00pm at Fresh Brewed Coffee house. There will be adopatble animals on site, as well as professional make up artists to zombie-fy all walkers who register. Monetary or pet food donations will be collected at this time. We will walk downtown around the Blvd. and then meet back up at DRINK and Crazy J's Basement for bands and entertainment.
Venue:Starts at Fresh Brewed Coffee House and ends at DRINK and The Basement
Date:April 17, 2010
Time:1pm-2am
Web:http://www.myspace.com/mbzombiewalk
Email:mbzombiewalk@live.com
Last years event saw over 200 people come out and we raised over 600 pounds of food for the Lowcountry Food Bank and the victims of last years wildfires.
The 3rd Annual Starfish Ball
Tickets $100 per Couple
Tickets include: an all you can eat buffett (including prime rib & crab legs), door prizes, silent auction, an open bar (beer & wine only), and live entertainment!
This event features a Reverse Raffle with a $3,000 Grand Prize

COME HAVE A BALL AT THIS CASUAL EVENT

PLEASE CALL FOR TICKETS: 843-369-0200
Venue:Seafare Restaurant, Restaurant Row Myrtle Beach
Date:April 24, 2010
Time:7pm-11pm
Web:http://waccamawyouthcenter.org
Email:cierra@waccamawyouthcenter.org
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE WACCAMAW YOUTH CENTER. WACCAMAW YOUTH CENTER IS THE FIRST AND ONLY LOW MANAGEMENT GROUP HOME IN HORRY COUNTY SERVING SEVERELY ABUSED, ABANDONED, AND/OR NEGLECTED MALES AGES 12-21.
Ground Zero Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat racing festival held to help raise funds for Ground Zero, which provides incredible events to teenagers in Myrtle Beach, builds ministry in our local high schools and middle schools, trains up teenagers to be effective leaders, and will be building a GZ Teen Club in Myrtle Beach – providing these exciting opportunities to our teenagers at no cost.
Venue:Grand Park @ Market Common
Date:April 24, 2010
Time:8am - 6pm
Web:http://www.GroundZeroMB.com
Email:victoria@GroundZeroMB.com
April 19th the Dragon Boats arrive at the park around 10am. Practice for teams will start 4pm to 7pm Monday through Friday. Race day Saturday 9am
Come out and watch teams as they practice and catch the fever for dragon boating.
Little River Blue Crab Festival
Don't miss the 29th annual Blue Crab Festival at the Little River waterfront, where you can sample fresh local seafood, including tasty blue crabs, shop at unique vendor booths, be entertained by live local musicians, or have fun with the kids in the children's section.
Venue:Little River Waterfront
Date:May 15, 2010
Time:9am to 8pm
Web:http://www.crabfestival.com
Miss Myrtle Beach 2010 Teen and Miss Scholarship Pageant
The 2010 Miss Myrtle Beach Teen and Miss Scholarship Pageant-the official preliminary for the Miss South Carolina and the Miss America Pageants
Venue:Coastal Carolina University- Wheelwright Auditorium
Date:June 03, 2010
Time:9am-8pm
Web:http://www.misssouthcarolina.com
Email:jenw815@yahoo.com
Jennifer Willard, Press and Media Director 843-450-9059
Hilda Carter-Miss Myrtle Beach Pageant Director 843-449-8945
Family Golf Week ; EVENT
Entering its 13th year, Myrtle Beach will host the largest father and son golf competition in the world.Last year father and son week drew 1400 golfing families from 44 states and 8 foreign countries creating a 5+ million dollar impact to the Grand Strand's tourist industry.
Venue:http://www.fathersongolf.com/info.htm
Date:July 22, 2010
Time:3rd week in July
Web:http://www.fathersongolf.com
Email:mbgolfnews@aol.com
http://www.fathersongolf.com/release.htm

Review Site for more information
The National Father & Son Team Classic
Mark your calendars for July 22-24, 2010 when fathers and sons unite in "The Seaside Golf Capital of the World" for the 13th Annual Martin’s PGA TOUR Superstore National Father & Son Team Classic. This three-day family event has become the largest father-son golf event in the world. Last year's 54-hole competition drew over 1200 players from 44 states and 8 foreign countries -- 36 flights in all.

Eligibility for the tournament is open to fathers and sons; grandfathers and grandsons; stepfathers and stepsons; fathers and sons in law; and uncles and nephews. Along with three days of golf and an exceptional gift package, each player will receive a $200 Martin’s PGA TOUR Superstore gift card.

The tournament committee remains committed to bringing participants only the highest quality golf experience Myrtle Beach has to offer. This year’s tournament host sites include Barefoot Resort & Golf, Pine Lakes Country Club, Farmstead Golf Links, Resort Course at Grande Dunes, Myrtlewood Golf Club, Tidewater Golf Club, Wachesaw Plantation East, River Hills Golf and Country Club, Thistle Golf Club, South Creek at Myrtle Beach National, The Founders Club at Pawleys Island, Legends Resort and Arcadian Shores Golf Club.

Myrtle Beach, competitive golf and that good old summertime -- what a magical combination for a quality family vacation. Recapture a golf memory and make some new ones at the 2010 National Father & Son Team Classic. Space is limited to the first 800 teams, so register early!
Venue:Myrtle Beach
Date:July 22, 2010
Time:8 am
Web:http://www.fathersongolf.com/
Email:info@fathersongolf.com
USTA Sanctioned Junior Tennis Tournament
All players must have a USTA membership. All boys and girls singles in age divisions: 10's 12's, 14's, 16's 18's
Venue:The Dunes Golf and Beach Club
Date:July 26, 2010
Time:per schedules draw time
Web:http://usta.com/tournaments
Email:dunespros1@aol.com
Call 843 449-0185 for more information

 

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Myrtle Beach Events & Happenings Around the Grand Strand

There are so many events, activities, parades, celebrations, and festivals happening in Myrtle Beach and the greater Grand Strand area that even locals have trouble keeping up with all the fun things to do each week.

To your left you'll find all the current Myrtle Beach events and latest happenings along the Grand Strand of South Carolina that were either entered by our staff or submitted by other local businesses and organizations.

Note that the mb TV icon graphic by an event on the left means myrtle beach TV is planning to film there.

Where they have been provided, you'll find phone numbers, email addresses and web sites related to the events on the calendar to help you find more detailed information about each of the listings.

If you are a local business or organization, you're encouraged to add events by using the link at the bottom of the calendar.

In addition to the current list of events, below you'll find a monthly summary or overview of the recurring annual events happening on the Grand Strand.

So before you plan your vacation, be sure to check the month of your visit, so you can join the locals and other visitors at these fun celebrations.

Planning your family vacation and bringing along the kids? Check out some of the area's top children's activities and get some ideas on what to do with the kids during your vacation to Myrtle Beach.

Annual Events, Festivals & Parades

January Events
Lifestyles Expo
Grand Strand Boat Show
Mid-Winter Shag Classic

February Events
Myrtle Beach Marathon
Mardi Gras Myrtle Beach

March Events
National Shagdance Championships
St. Patrick's Day Parade
CAN-AM Days

April Events
Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo
SOS Spring Safari
Rivertown Jazz Festival

May Events
Mayfest on Main Street
Harley Davidson Spring Rally
Little River Blue Crab Festival
Atlantic Beach Bikefest

June Events
Harborwalk Festival
Sun Fun Festival
Art in the Park

July Events
North Myrtle Beach July Fourth Celebration
Murrells Inlet 4th of July Boat Parade
City of Myrtle Beach Independence Day Celebration
Surfside Beach July Fourth Celebration

August Events
DuPont World Amateur Handicap Golf Tournament
Craftsman's Classic Arts and Crafts Festival

September Events
Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival
Paws Across the Water Duck Race
St. John's Greek Festival
Oktoberfest in Little River
Pawley's Island Festival of Music and Art
Sara's Beach Walk
Italian Festival
SOS Fall Migration

October Events
Shrimp & Jazz Festival, Little River
Loris Bog-Off
Carolina Heritage Festival and Beach Party
Myrtle Beach Fall Motorcycle Rally
Oktoberfest German Festival
South Carolina International Chili Cook-Off

November Events
Dickens Christmas Show and Festival
South Carolina Bluegrass Festival
Intracoastal Christmas Regatta

December Events
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Festival of Trees


Hotels that Allows Pets

If you're looking for pet-friendly hotels in Myrtle Beach, Staybridge Suites offers a choice of three types of spacious accommodations: a studio, one bedroom, and a two bedroom/two bath, and welcome your pet as part of the family. All suites feature fully-equipped kitchens, including microwave, coffee maker, and and apartment-sized refrigerator with icemaker.


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Photos from Around the Grand Strand

Little River docks
Little River docks
The Market Common opens
The Market Common opens
PF Changs opens at Market Common
PF Changs opens at Market Common
Chamber BAH at Brentwood Restaurant
Chamber BAH at Brentwood Restaurant
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