Calendar of Events
Beach Boogie and BBQ FestivalSeptember 3 - 4, 2010 The Sun Fun Celebration of Summer wraps up with the fifth annual Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival, September 3 – 4, at Grand Park. Food is the main attraction, with eating/cooking events featuring the nation’s finest barbeque competitors. Come enjoy live music, celebrity meet-and-greets, water skiing demonstrations, fireworks and more. More Information. . . 
Fireworks! Throughout the YearSeptember 4 - December 31, 2010 Saturday, September 4, 9:30 p.m. – Second Avenue Pier Sunday, September 5, Following the Pelicans Game – BB&T Coastal Field Sunday, September 5, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach Monday, September 6, Following the Pelicans Game – BB&T Coastal Field Saturday, October 9, 10:35 p.m. – Pavilion site Saturday, October 30, 8:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach Saturday, November 20, 8:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach Friday, December 31, 8:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach 
6th Annual Paws Across the Water Duck DerbySeptember 11, 2010 Adopt a duck or group of ducks to enter into the Paws Across the Water Duck Race to benefit the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach. Adoption papers are available at Barefoot Landing merchants, local merchants in the area, the North Myrtle Beach Humane Society and the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce or on-line at www.humanesocietynmb.org. Activities begin at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 11. Food, music, vendors and other festivities will take place throughout the day. A business duck race will take place before the actual Duck Derby. Prizes for winning adopted ducks include a $2,500 gift card from Murray Law Offices, PA and a weekend package including three night stay, dinner and a show. Come join the fun and help the animals of the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach! 
35th Annual Atalaya Arts and Crafts FestivalSeptember 24 - 26, 2010 The 35th Annual Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24-26, 2010 at Huntington Beach State Park near Murrells Inlet. More than 100 of the finest artisans will be featured. At the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival, one can enjoy the beauty of the surroundings, while also enjoying the beautiful art works. Enjoy fine art, quality crafts and Lowcountry food, along with the musical offerings of several of the area’s finest musicians. For more information call SC PRT 803-734-0450 or Huntington Beach State Park 843-237-4440. Friday, Sept. 24 Noon - 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
NBC’s Inaugural Biggest Loser Event ChallengeSeptember 25, 2010 The Biggest Loser Event Challenge is a nationwide series of 5K and one mile events for Americans of all fitness levels, and the kick-off event is right here in Myrtle Beach on Saturday, September 25. Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper and past contestants will participate in this inaugural event. The 5K starts at 8:00 a.m. on Ocean Boulevard between Eighth and Ninth Avenues North, runs south along Ocean Boulevard, through Family Kingdom Amusement Park and finishes on the boardwalk near Ninth Avenue North. The one mile challenge starts at 8:30 a.m. on Ocean Boulevard. 
OktoberfestOctober 9, 2010 The Oceanfront Merchants Association and the City of Myrtle Beach will sponsor Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 9, on Ocean Boulevard, from Eighth Avenue North to Mr. Joe White Avenue. Admission is free! The festival begins at noon and concludes with a firework show at 10:35 p.m. Ocean Boulevard will showcase both food and art vendors. Look for a Kids Zone in Plyler Park, where kids can enjoy inflatable bounce houses and slides in the play area. |
