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Myrtle Beach Fall Festivals in 2022
Many people believe that things slow down in Myrtle Beach after the summer, but that couldn’t be any further from the truth! In fact, the Grand Strand hosts many popular festivals throughout the fall season. From car events to mouthwatering food-related festivals, here is a list of the 2022 fall festivals in Myrtle Beach:
Looking for more? Check out our full events calendar for all the hottest events on the Grand Strand!
Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally
The Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally will return Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2022.
Popular hangouts include The Beaver Bar, Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson, The Harley Shop at the Beach, Jamin’ Leather, and other bars and restaurants in Murrells Inlet and along the Grand Strand.
Popular cruising daycations involve rides from Murrells Inlet to Charleston and up to Wilmington, N.C.
* Individual events are subject to change. Check with the Harley-Davidson at the Beach dealership for updated information.
Some popular biker friendly hotels include:
Beach Cove Oceanfront Resort (trailers allowed for fall rally in overflow lot)
The Caravelle Resort (trailers allowed with some restrictions)
Crown Reef Beach Resort + Waterpark (limited space for trailers available)
Palace Resort (trailers allowed with some restrictions)
Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
Celebrate art, food, wine, music, dance, and more at the annual Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art. The program, which runs Oct. 6-22, includes amazing displays of arts, a wine gala, musical performances and so much more. Performances are held in the performance tent at The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island. The entertainment lineup includes:
Oct. 6 | Pawleys Island Wine & Food Gala
Oct. 7 | Giada Valenti
Oct. 8 | Orleans & Firefall
Oct. 9 | Kurt Thomas
Oct. 13 | The Sharpe Family Singers
Oct. 14 | Love Is a Rose: Celebrating the Music of Linda Ronstadt
Oct. 15 | Tribute to the Temptations featuring Nate Evans
Oct. 20 | Michael Lynche
Oct. 21 | Jim Brickman in Concert
Oct. 22 | Tabled Event- Private Eyes: The Premier Hall & Oates Tribute
Little River ShrimpFest
The 17th annual Little River ShrimpFest will take place on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9, 2022 on the Little River Waterfront. This family-friendly festival features tons of delicious seafood as well as vendors, arts & crafts, a children’s area, live music, and much more.
Sea Captain’s House – Seafood Festival
The infamous oceanfront Sea Captain’s House restaurant is hosting a Seafood Festival from noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 8. Celebrate the 60th anniversary of this iconic eatery with seafood and cold brews throughout the day. Enjoy live music and beautiful ocean views at this inaugural event.
Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Weekend Festival
The Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Weekend will be held Oct. 8-9 at Brookgreen Gardens near Pawleys Island. The festival is a celebration of all things fall with pumpkin painting, scarecrow making and more! Attendance is included in garden admission. Pumpkins are priced from $5-$9. Enjoy live entertainment from The Alabama Theatre’s Greg Rowles.
Cruisin’ the Beach Car Show 2022
The Cruisin’ the Beach Car Show will be held Oct. 6-8 at Broadway at the Beach. The show features modern and classic cars, muscle cars, and more. T-shirt vendors and concessions will be on hand at the event. Cars will be on display from 8 a.m to 6 p.m. each day.
2023 St. John’s Greek Festival
Join St. John the Baptist Greek Church for the 30th annual St. John’s Greek Festival! This popular event will take place from October 13-16, 2022. After two years of hosting a drive-through festival because of Covid-19, St. John’s will welcome back fans for a full in-person festival in 2022! The annual event includes a variety of Greek foods and pastries alongside live entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, and more.
Wooden Boat Show
Check out the 33rd annual Wooden Boat Show in historic Georgetown Oct. 15-16 on the waterfront. The event includes a wooden boat exhibit with more than 100 classic wooden boats; a wooden boat challenge where teams of two build a rowing skiff and test their boats on the Sampit River; a youth sailing regatta; and corrugated cardboard regatta.
Loris Bog-Off Festival
Love chicken bog? Then you won’t want to miss the 2022 Loris Bog-Off Festival! The annual Loris Bog-Off will take place on Saturday, October 15 and will feature a chicken bog contest, more than 200 vendors, a kids’ area, car & tractor show, fireworks, live entertainment, and tons of fun.
Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam
The 5th annual Jeep Jam will be bringing Jeep fans from around the country to the Myrtle Beach area this October 28th through the 30th! The weekend includes beach crawls, an obstacle course, and a car show. Nightly events take place around the beach.
2022 Brew at the Zoo – Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens hosts Brew at the Zoo on Nov. 5 at the Lowcountry Zoo on the garden grounds. Live music and beer tasting are on tap for the event, which is held to raise money for Brookgreen Gardens. VIP tickets are available and include private beer tasting tables with full-size beers and soups.
