Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2009
Fall festivals abound in Myrtle Beach area
Get ready for a fun-filled fall with a variety of festivals throughout the Grand Strand. Whether you're looking for great food, arts and crafts, entertainment or family fun, there are plenty of festivals to choose from.
A Grand Strand favorite is the 18th Annual Greek Festival on Sept. 24-27, presented by St. Johns Greek Orthodox Church of Myrtle Beach. The festival features a variety of Greek foods including gyros, roasted lamb, greek salad, spanikopita and moussaka. There will also be entertainment, Greek music, Greek dancers and children's activities.
``We are always pleased and proud to host the festival,'' said Anastasia Spirakis, festival co-chair. ``It's nice to know people come back year after year. It's a fun, safe and affordable event.'' Admission is only $1 for adults and free for children 10 and under.
The 6th annual Irish/Italian International Festival will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 26 on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. The free festival features Irish and Italian food, arts and crafts, entertainment by several bands and children's activities.
"Of course we'll have a lot of great entertainment,'' said Callie Wise, recreation coordinator for the City of North Myrtle Beach. "Instead of having typical food vendors, we have food from restaurants along the Grand Strand.''
Fall Festival Schedule:
Sept. 18-27 19th annual Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art. Various concerts and art exhibits are scheduled throughout Georgetown County, www.pawleysmusic.com.
Sept. 19 Autumn Magic Blues and Jazz Fest at La Belle Amie Vineyard, Highway 90 and St. Joseph Road, North Myrtle Beach. 399-9463.
Sept. 24-27 The 18th Annual Greek Festival, Myrtle Beach at 11 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and noon Sunday. 448-3773.
Sept. 25-27 The 34th annual Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival at Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, 803-734-0450 or 843-237-4440.
Sept. 26 Irish / Italian International Festival from 10 a.m. -4 p.m., Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, 281-3737.
Oct. 2 & 3 Gaither Music Festival at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 918-1225.
Oct. 3Oktoberfest at The Market Common. Festival features the Reingold Band, a selection of over 25 beers, German wine, German food from The Market Common restaurants, and children's activities.
Oct. 3 Big Band Sounds Festival at La Belle Amie Vineyard, Highway 90 and St. Joseph Road, North Myrtle Beach, 399-9463; Live Oak Arts Festival in Norman Alley, downtown Conway, 248-2273; The North Myrtle Beach Christian School's Christian-American Music Festival, 910-315-3541.
Oct. 9-11 Broadway's 14th Annual Fall Festival, 444-3200.
Oct. 10 and 11 The 5th Annual Shrimp and Jazz Fest in Little River, 249-6604 or www.LittleRiverChamber.org; the Annual Sons of Italy Italian Festival at Broadway at the Beach, 444-3200.
Oct. 11 St. Michael Catholic School's 11th annual Harvest and Craft Festival, Garden City, 651-8773.
Oct. 17 The Loris Bog-Off Festival, downtown Loris, 756-6030 or www.lorischambersc.com; Rock Back the Clock Music and Wine Fest at La Belle Amie Vineyard, Highway 90 and St. Joseph Road, North Myrtle Beach, 399-9463.
Oct. 17-18 The 29th Annual N.C. Oyster Festival, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., 800-426-6644.
Oct. 24 & 25 Harvest Home Weekend, Brookgreen Gardens, 235-6000.
Oct. 31 The Annual Endless Summer Festival on Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, 281-2662 or www.nmbevents.com.
Nov. 7 Island Fever and Music Fest at La Belle Amie Vineyard, Highway 90 and St. Joseph Road, North Myrtle Beach, 399-9463; 16th annual N.C. Pecan Harvest Festival Car Show on Madison St., Whiteville, N.C. 910-799-5830.
Nov. 11-15 The 15th annual Cucalorus Film Festival at different venues in Wilmington, N.C., www.cucalorus.org.
Nov. 12-15 The 28th Annual Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 448-9483 or www.dickenschristmasshow.com.
Nov. 26-28 The 40th Annual S.C. Bluegrass Festival, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 706-864-7203 or www.aandabluegrass.com.