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The Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau provides an up-to-date and comprehensive list of exciting South Carolina events, from arts and craft expos to historical celebrations to cultural festivals to sporting events. Want to spend more time outdoors while on vacation? Plan your stay around one of the areas annual festivals like the popular Little River Blue Crab Festival, CCMF, Food Events/Festivals, Running Events including the Myrtle Beach Marathon, or a fishing competition at the local piers.

Maybe you'll decide to take a trip to the ballpark to catch a professional baseball game or head to our local university for a collegiate basketball event or plan to cheer on your favorite college football team at the Myrtle Beach Bowl Game. Counting on nice weather? Grab a blanket and head outdoors to enjoy one of many area concerts that take place under the stars. Whether you're in search of beach music or rock and roll, if it's happening in Myrtle Beach, you'll find it on our events calendar.

Myrtle Beach cultural arts embody events such as Gullah lessons, songs and stories. Myrtle Beach museums tell the history of the Grand Strand through exhibits of yesteryear. Or, visit a Myrtle Beach art gallery featuring both well-known and local artists. Myrtle Beach festivals are another cultural aspect of the area. These Myrtle Beach festivals feature artisans and craftsmen showcasing their handmade wares. Click here for a listing of arts organizations in the Myrtle Beach area. For the latest arts events throughout the Grand Strand, visit TheArtsGrandStrand.org. 

The Myrtle Beach Marathon will take place Saturday, March 4, 2023. For more information or to register, please visit https://capstoneraces.com/myrtle-beach-marathon/register/.

Eat Or Compete As The Beach 'N Chili Fest Returns This Fall For Their 55th Annual World Championship Chili Cook-Off

The 2022 Beach 'n Chili Fest will feature three full days of entertainment, including a Shelby Car Show, a beer garden, live stage entertainment, demonstrations, and, oh yeah, the world’s best chili! In fact, hundreds of flavors and recipes for it! The 55th Annual World Championship Cook-off, presented by Bush’s Beans, is the centerpiece of the Beach 'n Chili Fest. Gate admission is free. Tasting and VIP Lounge tickets are