Fall Festivals in Myrtle Beach

The fun doesn’t stop when the weather cools off on the Grand Strand. When summer winds down, there are plenty of fall festivals and things to do in Myrtle Beach!

The top fall festivals in and near Myrtle Beach, SC, include the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival, the Little River ShrimpFest, and the Loris Bog-Off Festival. These and other fall events in Myrtle Beach showcase the coast’s best seafood, talented local artisans, and live entertainment.

Festivals in Myrtle Beach in September

Fall festival season kicks off in Myrtle Beach when the weather is still warm but the humidity is finally getting lower. This creates great conditions for outdoor festivals in Myrtle Beach in September, including the Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival and the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival.

Atalaya Castle at Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet.

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally | September 29–October 5, 2025

Throughout Myrtle Beach

Every October, Myrtle Beach hosts the Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally. This event draws motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country to the Grand Strand. The week is filled with fun events, from scenic coastal rides to live music. Vendors also sell bike-related gear throughout the festival.

Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival | September 20, 2025

Downtown Aynor

The 45th annual Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival offers family fun and small-town charm near Myrtle Beach. This festival begins at 10 a.m. with a parade and features live entertainment, vendors, and food.

Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival | September 26–28, 2025

Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet

The Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025. This fall event near Myrtle Beach draws locals and visitors to Huntington Beach State Park for a weekend of handmade crafts and entertainment. Artists who specialize in painting, sculpture, leatherwork, jewelry, and basketry showcase their talents and sell their wares.

Discover even more things to do in Myrtle Beach in September.

Myrtle Beach October Festivals

Myrtle Beach is well worth visiting in October. The month offers pleasant weather, small crowds, fun attractions, and outdoor adventures on the Grand Strand. Some of the top fall festivals in Myrtle Beach, SC, in October are Cruisin’ the Beach, Little River ShrimpFest, and the iconic Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival.

Grilled fried Shrimps Prawns on wooden skewers with spices

Oktoberfest at Barefoot Landing | October 4, 2025

Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach

Oktoberfest is celebrated each year at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach. The family-friendly event features German-inspired foods, live music, in-store promotions, and the Every Dog’s a Weiner Dog costume contest for pups.

Harvest Home Weekend | October 4–5, 2025

Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet

Harvest Home Weekend at Brookgreen Gardens is a seasonal celebration that’s fun for all ages. The autumn traditions to enjoy during this festival include pumpkin picking and decorating, a hay maze, craft tables, and scarecrow building. Live music and food trucks round out the fall fun.

Looking for Halloween events or haunted houses in Myrtle Beach? Check out Myrtle Beach Boardwalk’s Fright Nights – if you’re brave enough. 

Art in the Park | October 11–12, 2025

The Market Common, Myrtle Beach

Now in its 53rd year, Art in the Park showcases the original works of artists from all over the country. Visit the fall event in Myrtle Beach to shop exhibitors’ jewelry, woodworks, glass art, paintings, and photography.

Little River ShrimpFest | October 11–12, 2025

Historic waterfront, Little River

The Little River ShrimpFest is a fall festival near Myrtle Beach, SC, where visitors can take in two days of fun, live entertainment, and fresh-caught local shrimp. Restaurants along the historic Little River waterfront serve up shrimp-centric dishes and other local seafood, and food truck vendors provide classic festival fare. 

Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival | October 17–19, 2025

2501 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach

The Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival will be held at a new location in 2025. It is moving to 2501 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, the former site of Myrtle Square Mall. This annual festival features local and regional jazz artists performing classic favorites and original creations. Take in smooth tunes with a side of delectable festival food.

Loris Bog-Off Festival | October 18, 2025

Downtown Loris

Held each year since 1980 in nearby Loris, South Carolina, the Loris Bog-Off Festival celebrates a dish that’s distinctively South Carolina. Be sure to try the savory Southern entree made with chicken, rice, sausage, and spices. While you’re there, enjoy live music, food trucks, craft vendors, contests, and a children’s play area.

Myrtle Beach November Festivals

Myrtle Beach fall festivals in November include the Mythical & Medieval Fest, Nights of a Thousand Candles, and the Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals. 

Holiday Starfish on Myrtle Beach in December

Art in the Park | November 8–9, 2025

The Market Common, Myrtle Beach

Art in the Park returns to the Market Common’s Valor Park in early November, giving guests a second chance to check out the artwork-filled fall festival in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Mythical & Medieval Fest | November 8–9 & 15-16, 2025

RH Acres, Myrtle Beach

Step into a fantasy world of knights and dragons! The Mythical & Medieval Fest provides two weekends of whimsical fun, with proceeds benefiting local nonprofit Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams. This event features a fairy village, medieval combat performances, live music, fire shows, and talented artisans.

Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals | November 13–16, 2025

Myrtle Beach Convention Center

The annual Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals event kicks off Myrtle Beach’s winter festivals. Hundreds of talented vendors offer everything from jewelry and toys to gourmet foods and holiday decor. This festival also features silent auctions, visits with Santa, and Victorian parlor games.

Nights of a Thousand Candles | November 28, 2025–January 4, 2026

Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet

Nights of a Thousand Candles lights up the night at Brookgreen Gardens starting in late November. The fall event in Myrtle Beach extends into winter, and is held on select nights through early January. Guests walk garden paths illuminated by the glow of 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights. Warm cider and holiday music add to the appeal.

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