The Myrtle Beach area celebrates food, music and fun this fall! Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
Aynor Harvest HoeDown – September 19, 2009
There’s something for everybody in the family at the Aynor Harvest HoeDown such as more than 140 craft booths, live entertainment, food, games, a parades and street dance.
Darlington Historic Racing Festival – September 26-27, 2009
A lively celebration of motorsports history, the Darlington Historic Racing Festival boasts legendary drivers and cars.
House of Blues Annual Folk Art Festival – October 3-4, 2009
Local and regional artists will mingle with visitors are the House of Blues for a weekend of art, food, handmade collectibles and live music at the Folk Art Festival.
Shrimp & Jazz Festival – October 10-11, 2009
Combining the very best in live jazz and flavorful locally sourced shrimp, the Shrimp & Jazz Festival in Little River is a fall afternoon treat held each year in early October.
South Carolina Fossil Fair – October 31, 2009
Sure to bring out the inner scientist in everyone, the South Carolina Fossil Fair at the Ocean Lakes Family Campground’s Recreation Building features fossil identification and a fossil hunt.
Loris Bog Off – October 17, 2009
The community of Loris’ annual Bog Off is a celebration of heritage expressed through a top-notch cooking competition to determine the best chicken bog – a spicy blend of rice, chicken sausage, onion and black pepper served in a “big ‘ol bowl.” The festivities include a parade, arts/crafts and live entertainment.
Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Weekend Festival – October 24-25, 2009
Visitors of all ages will enjoy the fall festivities at the Harvest Home Weekend Festival at Brookgreen Gardens. Highlights will include live entertainment, scarecrow building contest, pumpkin painting, hay rides and more.
Murrells Inlet Annual Oyster Roast – November 21, 2009
The historic fishing village of Murrells Inlet serves up an afternoon filled with bushels and bushels of sweet local oysters during the community’s annual Oyster Roast. Oyster fans can enjoy a great all-you-can-eat afternoon of steamed oysters and great offerings from Dead Dog Saloon, Drunken Jack’s, Divine Fish House, Bovine’s, River City Cafe and more.
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