October is a perfect time to visit Myrtle Beach! The average temperature is a beautiful 75º, the busy season is winding down, and there are so many fun Myrtle Beach October events to consider! We’ve put together a list of fall events that are sure to keep the fun rolling during your stay at Monterey Bay Suites!
Pawleys Island Festival of Art & Music | Ongoing
Located at The Reserve Golf Club, Pawleys Island hosts numerous musical performances throughout October. Grab tickets to shows by tribute artists’ like The Carpenters, Michael Bublé, Billy Joel, and more.
Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival | October 4-6
For all the jazz lovers out there, Myrtle Beach is hosting its 4th Annual Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival on Carver Street. Head over for food, fun, and lots of live jazz music! For more information and performance schedule updates visit MyrtleBeachJazzFestival.com.
Live Oak Art & Music Festival | October 5
Head down to Conway for the annual Live Oak Art & Music Festival on the Horry County Courthouse lawn. Bring your blankets and beach chairs and enjoy live music, art, local vendors, and food trucks from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Surfside Beach Family Festival | October 5
Local artisans and food vendors will line Surfside Drive for the annual Surfside Beach Family Festival. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm bring your family for live music, face painting, and kids entertainment.
Festa Italiana | October 5-6
The Sons and Daughters of Italy Myrtle Beach host their annual Festa Italiana at The Market Common. There will be kids activities, endless authentic Italian food, wine, music and more from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm (7:00 pm on Sunday). Admission into the festival is $2 and free for kids 12 years old and under.
Harvest Home Festival | October 5-6
Brookgreen Gardens will host their Harvest Home Festival this year complete with hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and scarecrow building. Bring the family from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to get in on the fall festivities. Tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for children 4-12, and free for children under 4.
Cruisin’ The Beach Car Show and Swapmeet | October 10-12
Car enthusiasts will love the Cruisin’ The Beach Car Show this October! From 8:00 am to 6:00 pm all weekend long you can enjoy classic cars, food, drinks, vendors and more! If you have a car you want to enter feel free to drive it in and register.
Myrtle Beach Oktoberfest | October 11-12
The Market Common hosts annual Myrtle Beach Oktoberfest at Grand Park from 4:00 pm to 9:00 on Friday, and from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday. Here you can enjoy authentic German food, beer, and music! Admission to the festival is free.
Art in the Park | October 12-13
Hosted by the Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild, Art in the Park is an ongoing festival throughout the fall months held at Valor Park in The Market Common. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, you can view or purchase over 40 local artists’ work, handmade goods, and more!
Little River ShrimpFest | October 12-13
The 15th Annual ShrimpFest takes place on the Historic Little River Waterfront. Enjoy a weekend of live music, vendors, activities for kids, and of course, the best seafood around! Admission is $5 for adults and kids 12 and under are free! Be sure to check out this happenin’ festival from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday or Sunday.
St. John’s Greek Festival | October 17-20
It’s all Greek to us at St. John’s Greek Festival in Myrtle Beach. The festival starts at 11:00 am each day and admission is $1. Enjoy all the Greek food, music, beer, and desserts you can take at this annual fest.
Visiting another time of year? Check out all the other Myrtle Beach events year-round.