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Top Summer Events to Enjoy in Myrtle Beach 

What is there to do this summer while staying at the beach? Myrtle Beach is loaded with summer events! You’ll find an abundance of food, fun, festivals and most importantly fireworks!  Click here to see the full firework schedule for the Myrtle Beach area.  Here are some of our favorite summer things to do while vacationing at Plantation Resort:

Polynesian Night at Plantation Resort

Wednesday Nights All Summer
7 – 9 pm at the Outdoor Pool 
Purchase Tickets by calling 843-424-1978

Aloha Ya’ll!

Come and join us for a spectacular feast and the hottest show in Myrtle Beach! Featuring world champion fire knife performers and beautiful hula dancers. Enjoy an authentic Polynesian fire show and luau with live music, dancing, and Samoan fire knife performances. Space is limited and fills up fast! Book your show today by calling Polynesian Fire at 843-424-1978.

 

Duplin Winery Tour
Tuesdays

Tour Duplin Winery (largest winery in the South) and enjoy a fantastic wine presentation. You’ll taste 10 different wines and have a full glass at the end. It includes round-trip transportation, a winery tour, a wine tasting, and lunch provided by Cruisin Cuisine. 10 people minimum is necessary for the trip. Space is limited. For more information on how to purchase tickets, call the Health and Swim Club at 843-913-5060.

La Belle Amie Vineyard Tour
Thursdays

Savor the sweet sips of succulent wines at La Belle Amie Vineyard located in Little River just 30 miles North. La Belle Amie Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting is one of our most popular summer events! It includes round trip transportation, a vineyard tour provided by La Belle Amie’s Owner Vicki Bellamy, a wine tasting, and lunch provided at the vineyard. Great music and delicious food paired with excellent wine make for a wonderful day. Click here to learn more about La Belle Amie Vineyard. For more information on how to purchase your ticket, call the Health and Swim Club at 843-913-5060.

Inlet Boat Parade
Thursday, July 4

Don’t miss this annual Inlet patriotic tradition! Big boats, small boats, colorful boats and boats that shoot you with water. You’ll find an array of floating vessels all along the MarshWalk, celebrating the 4th of July. The boat parade begins from Garden City Point at 9 am; high tide and winds through the Inlet, past the MarshWalk and south to Morse Park Landing. The parade floats over to the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk and then follows the Murrells Inlet shoreline down to the Hot Fish Club. Best public viewing points are the Marsh Walk, Belin Methodist Church, Nance’s Restaurant, King Street Grille, Jetty View Walk and the Hot Fish Club.

 

 

Pawleys Island 4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4

The Fourth of July Parade on Pawleys Island is a fun-filled community event. Visitors and locals alike parade down the Island in anything that becomes a makeshift float – be it a boat, car, or flatbed truck! All of which are decorated in red, white, and blue ~ true patriotic fashion! The Pawleys Island Parade is a fun, family tradition that’s perfect for your July 4th celebration.

 

8th Annual Croissants Bakery Cupcake Eating Contest
Thursday, July 4

Competition participants, 18 years and older, are invited to “have their cake and eat it, too!” during this cupcake eating marathon. Contestants have five minutes to eat as many cupcakes as they can, beginning at 11:30 am. Additional entertainment includes music, face painting, cupcake decorating, carnival games, food trucks and more! Featuring local celebrity judges. Proceeds benefiting Help4Kids and Backpack Buddies.

 

The Market Common: Independence Day 5K
Thursday, July 4

This is one of the largest races in the Myrtle Beach area and the area’s only Independence Day Race! Choose from the 5K and a 1-mile race. The race is through the scenic Market Common region of Myrtle Beach and features highlights of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Participants receive a high-quality race shirt and a post-race breakfast from Bojangles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Market Common: Carriage Rides
Throughout the Summer

Enjoy a complimentary carriage ride through the tree-lined streets on Tuesdays during the summer! Carriage ride pick up and drop off occurs in front of Dolce Lusso Salon (3050 Howard Avenue).

 

 

 

 

 

Surfside Beach: Beach Hula Shows
Tuesdays Throughout July 

The Beach Hula Show will go from 7pm to 8pm on the beach, by the Surfside Pier every Tuesday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surfside Beach: Crafter’s Cove
Throughout the Summer

Crafter’s Cove at the Surfside Pier consists of arts and crafts for kids 12 and under on the beach at the pier.

 

 

Alabama Theatre: Forever Motown
Saturday, July 6

Forever Motown, Direct from New York, is an incredible collection of nine all-star performers including the Spinners original lead singer G.C. Cameron and former Temptations Lead Singer Glenn Leonard, along with members of The Marvelettes and a live band singing your favorite hit songs from all the Motown legends including The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Smoky Robinson and more.

 

 

 

Alabama Theatre: Comedian Jeff Allen
Sunday, July 14

Jeff Allen is in his fifth decade as a working comedian. You may have seen him on Comedy Central, VH-1, Showtime, TBN, CBN, Family Net and numerous other television networks.

 

 

 

Alabama Theatre: 1964 The Tribute
Friday, July 19

Since the early 80’s, “1964” The Tribute has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine has called the “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth.” “1964” The Tribute takes their audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world.

 

 

Alabama Theatre: The Ricky Mokel Summer Comedy Special
Saturday, July 27

Ricky Mokel has been the star comedian in a family friendly, but otherwise Las Vegas style, musical variety show at the Alabama Theatre.

 

 

 

 

 

The House of Blues: Rumours – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Friday, July 19

Rumours is the country’s premier Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Based in Atlanta, GA, Rumours captures the energy of Fleetwood Mac at the height of their career by blending perfect harmonies, precise instrumentation, and a visually engaging stage show.

 

 

 

The House of Blues: Absolute Queen – A Tribute to Queen
Monday, July 22

ABSOLUTE QUEEN is a fantastic recreation of a Queen concert with all of the hits and bombast to take you back to those huge arena shows!.

 

 

The House of Blues: Tuesday’s Gone – A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
Saturday, July 27

Tuesday’s Gone – The Ultimate Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd formed in 2005 in Raleigh, NC. They are dedicated to reproducing the original sound of one of the greatest and most legendary bands of all time.

 

 

Brookgreen Summer Music Festival
Throughout the Summer