August & September Make a Vacation to Remember!

 

There are plenty of August and September events to enjoy while staying in Myrtle Beach that are guaranteed to keep you entertained. We’ve put together a list of August and September Events for you to enjoy during your stay at Plantation Resort!
 

Prime Rib & Pasta Dinner at Plantation Resort

Every Thursday
 5 pm – 7 pm
Activity Center
Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk or Indoor Pool Office.

The Prime Rib Dinner is back at Plantation Resort and better than ever! Savor an exceptional cut of 8 oz. prime rib (6 oz. for the kids’ portion), paired with our NEW pasta bar, red skin mashed potatoes, green beans, side salad and a dessert. Children 3 and under can enjoy a free kid’s meal. Reservations are required by 5 pm on Wednesday.

Don’t forget to make a day of it by reserving your seat to the vineyard tour. Our shuttles will drive you to La Belle Ami Vineyard where you can spend the day touring the vineyard and tasting the wine. And when you can finish your day with the Prime Rib & Pasta Dinner, be sure to bring the wine you purchased at the vineyard!

 

Pure Magic Starring The Wagsters

June 29th – August 3rd
Begins at 4 pm
The Calvin Gilmore Theater Home of The Carolina Opry
Tickets available for purchase here.

Take part in magic, amazement, comedy and drama accompanied by card tricks, confounding disappearing acts and even some silly sleight of hand. If you are staying with us at Plantation Resort we provide discounted tickets to Carolina Opry’s Time Warp show. (Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk.)

 

 

 

First Annual Myrtle Beach Nationals

August 3rd – August 5th
12 pm – 8 pm
Myrtle Beach Speedway
Spectator Admission is $5. Kids 11 & under are FREE.
   

The Inaugural Myrtle Beach Nationals will deliver live entertainment, delicious food, drive-in-movie, costume contest, photo shoots, gorgeous automobiles, and great times for all.
  

 

Brookgreen Gardens Children’s Activity Days

August 3-5 & 10-12
10 am – 2:30 pm 
Lowcountry Center Learning Lab
FREE with Garden Admission

Children’s Activity Days involve crafts and make-and-take activities for 4 to 12-year-olds. The programs are from 10 am – 2:30 pm in the Wall Lowcountry Center Learning Lab I. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you are staying with us at Plantation Resort we provide discounted tickets to Brookgreen Gardens. (Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk.)
   

 

35th Annual Craftsmen’s Summer Classic Art & Craft Festival

August 4th- August 6th
10 am – 6 pm
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
$8/Adult $1 Child (6-12), under 6 FREE

Features original designs and work from hundreds of talented artists and craftspeople from across America. See the creative process in action as many exhibitors demonstrate throughout the weekend.

 

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Oldies Music Fest  

Saturday, August 5th
12 pm – 5 pm
La Belle Amie Vineyard
$8/person

Shake your tail feather surrounded by the beautiful vines of the La Belle Amie Vineyard. It’s a relaxing atmosphere with great food, music, and of course, wine. If you are staying with us at Plantation Resort we also provide a Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting at La Belle Amie Vineyard! (Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk or Indoor Pool.)
  

Indie Market on Laurel

Sunday, August 6th
12 pm – 6 pm
Entrance to the Conway Riverwalk

Spend the day, enjoy the river and meet your local creative community. Buy from a large variety of handmade, homegrown and local goods for sale and listen to some fine tunes performed by over 50 local artists and musicians.
 

 

Brookgreen Gardens: Gullah Geechee Program Series

August 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
Wednesdays at 1 pm
Lowcountry Center Auditorium at Brookgreen Gardens
FREE with Garden Admission

The 50-minute interactive program informs about values and qualities that are inherent to Gullah Geechee heritage, as relayed through songs, poetry, excerpts from cultural writings, and personal insights. If you are staying with us at Plantation Resort we provide discounted tickets to Brookgreen Gardens. (Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk.)
   
   

Movie Night at Myrtle Beach Speedway – “Star Wars: Rogue One”

Friday, August 11th
7 pm – 10 pm
Myrtle Beach Speedway
FREE to Attend 

Bring the entire family, lawn chairs, and blankets for a FREE family-friendly movie night. 

 
  

ColorBurst 5K

Saturday, August 12th
9 am – 12 pm
TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark
Tickets available for purchase here.

Color, music, and fun! The CB5K experience is an event that brings everyone together in a Technicolor burst of energy and excitement. Join us for this thrilling ride as we blend color, music and all round ‘good vibes’.

video source: colorburst5k.com

 
 

NASCAR Whelen Series Race – “Bell & Bell Night”

Saturday, August 12th
5 pm – 10 pm 
Myrtle Beach Speedway
Tickets available for purchase here. Kids 12 years & under are FREE.

Come on out to Myrtle Beach Speedway for a night at the races! Fun for the whole family, watch action packed, side by side racing by the following divisions: NASCAR Whelen Late Models, Chargers, Mini Stocks & Super Trucks!

 
 

Martina McBride at the Alabama Theatre

Saturday, August 12th
7 pm – 9 pm 
The Alabama Theatre at Barefoot Landing
Tickets available for purchase here.

Witness one of Country Music’s Top Female Vocalists as she performs at the Alabama Theatre. If you are staying with us at Plantation Resort we provide discounted tickets to Alabama Theatre’s ONE the show. (Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk.)

 
 

Paddle North Inlet

June 20th – August 17th
8:30 am – 1 pm 
Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center/North Inlet-Winyah Bay Estuarine Research Reserve
$50/person

Join the Reserve and Surf the Earth for a naturalist-guided tour through the creeks of North Inlet. This program includes instruction in basic kayaking, a natural history overview, and educational highlights of the North Inlet ecosystem.

 
 

Free Outdoor Concert: Liverpool, The Beatles Tribute Band

Thursday, August 17th
7 pm – 10 pm 
Valor Park at The Market Common
FREE to Attend
 

Enjoy a great night of live music in Valor Park at The Market Common. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to snuggle in with a concert on the green!

 
 

Stars of Nashville: Clare Bowen & Charles Esten

Saturday, August 19th
7 pm
The Alabama Theatre at Barefoot Landing
Tickets available for purchase here.

Clare Bowen and Charles Esten currently star as Scarlett O’Connor and Deacon Clayborne on CMT’s musical drama television series “Nashville”. Clare and Charles are both regular performers at the legendary Grand Ole Opry House and will perform both solo and as a duet. Join their growing fan base and come hear them sing songs featured on the hit TV show like “This Town”, “Black Roses”, “When The Right One Comes Along”, “Undermine”, “It’s All Good”, “If I Didn’t Know Better” and more. If you are staying with us at Plantation Resort we provide discounted tickets to Alabama Theatre’s ONE the show. (Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk.)

 
 

The Magpie Salute Live in Concert

Saturday, August 19th
7 pm – 11 pm
Myrtle Beach Speedway
Tickets available for purchase here.

From The Black Crowes to The Magpie Salute: The Art of Transcendence Rich Robinson, co-founding member of the The Black Crowes, where he shined in his role as primary writer, guitarist, and vocalist, brings together two key former Black Crowes bandmates, guitarist Marc Ford and bassist Sven Pipien, as well as members of his own band, drummer Joe Magistro, keyboardist Matt Slocum, and guitarist Nico Bereciartua.
 

Summer Breeze Music Fest

Saturday, August 19th
La Belle Amie Vineyard
$8/person

Celebrate the magic of summer at La Belle Amie’s Summer Breeze Music Fest. The atmosphere is perfect for a sweet summer night of music and fun. To make your night complete, you’ll want to try their own wine brand called the Twisted Sisters. If you are staying with us at Plantation Resort we also provide a Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting at La Belle Amie Vineyard! (Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk or Indoor Pool.)

 
 

Brookgreen Gardens Solar Eclipse Festival

Monday, August 21st
11 am – 5 pm 
Brookgreen Gardens
Tickets available for purchase here.

Brookgreen Gardens is celebrating the Great American Eclipse by having a special ticketed event on Monday, August 21, from 11 am – 5 pm. Featuring music by Oracle Blue, free eclipse glasses, live streaming of NASA’s coverage of the eclipse as it crosses the USA, and live streaming coverage of the aviary in the Lowcountry Zoo; this will be a once-in-a-lifetime day to remember.

  
   

Ricky Mokel Comedy Show Starring Grant Turner

Saturday, August 26th
7 pm – 10 pm 
The Alabama Theatre at Barefoot Landing

Tickets available for purchase here.

Ricky Mokel, featured comedian of ONE The Show, will perform a hilarious comedy show as only he can! Now’s your chance to see Grant Turner, as Ricky Mokel, in an award-winning performance that lets Ricky be Ricky. If you are staying with us at Plantation Resort we provide discounted tickets to Alabama Theatre’s ONE the show. (Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk.)

 
 

Complimentary Carriage Rides at The Market Common

Recurring weekly on Tuesday until August 29th
6 pm – 9 pm 
The Market Common

Enjoy the scenic shopping village on a beautiful carriage!

Movies Under The Stars

Recurring weekly on Friday nights through August
Starts at dusk (about 9 pm) 
Valor Park at The Market Common
FREE to Attend

The Market Common will be showing complimentary family movies at Valor Park beginning about 9 pm (dusk). Bring a blanket, lawn chair and the entire family for Movies Under the Stars!

 

Beach Boogie & BBQ Festival

September 1st – September 2nd
10 am – 4 pm
Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conference Center
FREE to Attend

The Beach, Boogie and BBQ Festival is an Official BBQ Championship of South Carolina sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) with over $8,600 in cash and prizes up for grabs by 25+ BBQ teams competing for points and lots of bragging rights! The festival will once again be a host event for the ‘250KCBS’ Meals Mission, where they donate around 30 cooked pork butts to a local food kitchen.

 
  

Coastal Uncorked

September 1st – September 3rd
Time varies on day.
Broadway at the Beach
Tickets available for purchase at www.coastaluncorked.com

Coastal Uncorked Food, Wine, Beer & Spirits Festival is the Myrtle Beach area’s premier food, wine and spirits festival. Started in 2009, Coastal Uncorked has enjoyed treating visitors and locals to the best in food, wine, spirits, arts and entertainment.

 

 

SummerFest at Barefoot Landing

Summer-long event through September 2nd
Begins at 7 pm in Lakeside Village
Barefoot Landing
FREE to attend

Enjoy music on the waterway!  This summer-long event welcomes local acoustic musicians, as well as past year’s favorites! There are tons of events and activities to take part in at Barefoot Landing’s SummerFest!

 

Summer Concert Series

Every Sunday until September 3rd
5 pm – until
The Boathouse
FREE to attend

Enjoy every summer Sunday with The Boathouse Summer Concert Series! The Boathouse is known as the, “Waterway Stage” where you can enjoy the view of the Intracoastal Waterway as well as National and Regional touring bands plus some of our local favorites. Bring your favorite blanket or chair! The shows are FREE for all ages before 8 pm. You must be 21+ to stay after 8 pm.

 

Mustang Week at Myrtle Beach Speedway

September 4th – September 10th
9 am – 5 pm
Myrtle Beach Speedway
Tickets will be available for purchase day of or prior to the event. 

Calling All Mustangs and Mustang Enthusiasts, Bring your Ride, Spectators come on and see all the best Mustangs in one place! 

 

 

Hot Summer Nights on the Boardwalk

Monday – Saturday nights till September 4th
7 pm – 10 pm
Plyler Park at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

FREE to Attend

Experience live entertainment accompanied by family fun activities!

video source: Beach TV – Myrtle Beach

 

Carolina Soul Fest

Saturday, September 9th
11 am – 5 pm 
Movement Works in Calabash, North Carolina

Focusing on art, music, food, yoga & sustainability – empowering this generation and the next towards health & wellness!

 

2nd Annual Market Common Fashion Show Ft. Grand Strand Magazine’s Most Stylish

Saturday, September 9th
5:30 pm – 8 pm 
Valor Park at the Market Common
Tickets available for purchase here.
  

The Market Common and Grand Strand Magazine have teamed up to host the second annual Market Common Fashion Show featuring Grand Strand Magazine’s most stylish. What a perfect night out with your stylish friends and a wonderful opportunity to help support Hope House. 

 

Rick Alviti Tribute to Elvis

Saturday, September 9th
7:30 pm – 9 pm 
The Alabama Theatre at Barefoot Landing
Tickets available for purchase here.

Rick Alviti and his Showband at the Alabama Theatre perform That’s The Way It Was, A Tribute to Elvis! Rick is America’s leading and most respected Tribute artist in the country today. His tribute to Elvis is flawless and high energy. It’s filled with audience participation. His admiration for the King is apparent to all that have seen this show! If you are staying with us at Plantation Resort we provide discounted tickets to Alabama Theatre’s ONE the show. (Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk.)
  
  

Sounds of Summer

June 16th – September 15th
7 pm – 9 pm 
North Myrtle Beach Parks & Sports Complex
FREE to Attend

Enjoy an evening with your family and friends listening to live music at the amphitheater under the stars.

 

7th Annual Myrtle Beach Wine Fest

Saturday, September 16th
11 am – 7 pm
Valor Park at The Market Common
 $5 for wine glass; samples are pay-as-you-go

Enjoy a night of sampling divine wine! Wine Coneseurs will love this boquet. Sample some of the Grand Strands finest wine at Wine Fest. All guests sampling wine must purchase a wine glass – $5. Wine samples are “pay as you go.” Purchase tickets at the gate for your samples. Samples range from 2 to 4 tickets. All samples are 2 ounces.

 

Travis Tritt at The Carolina Opry Theater

Sunday, September 17th
6 pm 
The Carolina Opry Theater
Tickets may be purchased here.

More than 25 years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Grammy award-winning artist continues to sell-out shows and stay true and relevant to Country music fans across the globe. Travis Tritt will be in Myrtle Beach for one night only, September 17, 2017 at 6:00pm at The Carolina Opry Theater. If you are staying with us at Plantation Resort we provide discounted tickets to Carolina Opry’s Time Warp show. (Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk.)

 

South Carolina Beard Club’s 4th Annual Beard & Mustache Competition

Saturday, September 23rd
6 pm – 11 pm
Rockin Hard Saloon
Tickets may be purchased here.

Some of the biggest names in the beard community will be in attendance from around the country, so don’t miss it! Proceeds help raise money for the COMBAT VETERANS MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION. 

 

 

Temptations & Four Tops

Saturday, September 23rd
7 pm – 9 pm
The Alabama Theatre at Barefoot Landing
Tickets may be purchased here. 

An evening filled with the classic sounds of Motown you don’t want to miss! This is always a great concert at Alabama Theatre! The Temptations (w/ original member Otis Williams) have prospered for more than forty years, selling out performances throughout the world. The Four Tops have been marveling audiences with their sweet harmonies since 1954. Original member Duke Fakir is joined by Theo Peoples, Lawrence Payton Jr. and Ronnie McNeir. If you are staying with us at Plantation Resort we provide discounted tickets to Alabama Theatre’s ONE the show. (Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk.)

 

5th Annual Seacoast Artists Guild Art in Common Fall Festival

September 23rd – September 24th 
9 am – 5 pm 
Valor Memorial Garden at The Market Common
FREE Admission  

The festival will be offering for sale, a range of handcrafted items including photography, drawings, painted arts, jewelry, pottery, stone, wood and glass crafts, produced by forty (40) talented local and area artists. 

 
 

26th Annual St. Johns Greek Festival

Thursday, September 28th – Sunday, October 1st
11:00 am – 9:00 pm 
St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church
FREE to Attend. Food and Crafts at an additional cost. 
   

Get your fill of spanakopita, gyros, baklava, cookies, salads, pastries, breads and more as St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church hosts this tasty annual event. The event is fun for the whole family and offers inflatables, live performances and music, craft and vendor tables and tours of the beautiful church.

 

Music on Main

May 18th-September 28th
7 pm – 9 pm
Main Street in North Myrtle Beach
FREE Admission

Music on Main! Bring a chair and enjoy the sounds of live bands along Main Street!

 

 

 

Farmers Market at The Market Common

Recurring weekly on Saturday until September 30th
10 am – 3 pm
The Market Common
FREE Admission

Purchase fresh, local and delicious baked goods, vegetables, fruits, flowers, seafood, plants, artisan craft, jams & jellies.

 

 

14th Annual Irish Italian International Festival

Saturday, September 30th 
10 am – 4 pm 
Main Street in North Myrtle Beach
FREE Admission and Parking

Main Street in North Myrtle Beach; featuring food from local restaurants, two stages of live entertainment, street performers, art & craft vendors, and dance groups all surrounding an Irish Italian International theme.

 

 

 

Drifters, Coasters, & Platters

Saturday, September 30th 
7 pm – 9 pm 
The Alabama Theatre at Barefoot Landing
Tickets available for purchase here.

An evening filled with classic Motown songs of the 50’s and 60’s. If you are staying with us at Plantation Resort we provide discounted tickets to Alabama Theatre’s ONE the show. (Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk.)

 

 

Kayak on the Waccamaw- Summer Series

May 20th- October 6th
10 am – 12 pm
Waccamaw River
Register online here.
  

Enjoy a stroll along the beautiful Waccamaw River. These guided trips are approximately 2 hours and are suitable for all experience levels. All equipment is provided. Special trips may be arranged for parties of 5 or more.

 
 

NASCAR Racing Experience at Myrtle Beach Speedway

Recurring weekly on Tuesday-Saturday until October 31st
9 am – 2 pm 
Myrtle Beach Speedway
Tickets available for purchase here.
  

Get in the fast lane! Drive a real NASCAR race car at the Myrtle Beach Speedway!

Be sure to visit Plantation Resort

There are so many great things to do in Myrtle Beach during August and September to make it a vacation to remember! All of these events are just a short drive from Plantation Resort. To reserve your stay with us, call 1-800-845-5039.