Myrtle Beach Sun Fun Festival Turns 60!
The 60th annual Sun Fun Festival will soon take place in Myrtle Beach on May 28, marking a great celebration in the city featuring several artistic performances for visitors. You’ll be treated to the amazing music of several young, up-and-coming artists as well as a “Meet ‘n’ Greet” with friendly people like Matthew Timmons, the actor from Suite Life on Deck, Jake T. Austin from Wizards of Waverly Place and Zendaya Coleman from Shake it Up. Let your kids shake the hands of these famous celebrities, and be sure to look for your favorite pieces of artistic work. Delicious cuisine will be on hand at the concession stands as well. If you’re planning on taking your summer vacation during this time, be sure to reserve your Myrtle Beach lodging and compare prices.
You can celebrate your relaxing time even further with a trip to the famous Myrtle Waves Waterpark, featuring a variety of great water rides, with 20 acres of attractions in all. This water park has everything from 10 story-tall water slides like Riptide and Turbo Twisters to the smaller, child-friendly Bubble Bay, which is about 18 inches deep at its maximum. Spark your child’s imagination while cooling off inside this great water park.
For an additional watery experience, you can reserve your tickets to the Ripley’s Aquarium, with a massive, 750,000 gallon tank inside, providing visitors with every possible sea creature they could imagine. Walk up close to the glass as you watch a 10 foot shark glide by, or look for the Pacific Giant octopus in the more tropical, Rio Amazon exhibit, which provides everything from sea horses to piranhas. Several other exhibits, such as the Ray Bay and Sea-For-Yourself Discovery Center are worth checking out as well on your aquarium excursion.
Myrtle Beach Shines Bright with Nights of a Thousand Candles
Starting on December 3, Myrtle Beach’s Nights of a Thousand Candles lights up the land and water all across Brookgreen Gardens, making it a pre-Christmas event not to be missed. Each adjoining path you take along the park’s terrain will be illuminated, so you’ll be able to see the scenery every step of the way. More than 1,200 sculpted pieces of art designed by approximately 350 artists sit on top of hills and hug the shorelines in every direction. It’s an opportunity that only comes once a year, and you’ll want to book Myrtle Beach lodging now to make sure you have rooms reserved for the occasion.
You’ll be happy to know of several other outdoor activities you can participate in during your stay, including Myrtle Beach’s NASCAR Speedpark, which is packed full of fun attractions like the SpeedDone arcade and miniature golf courses. Take the family out and take turns riding in the bumper cars. If you’re into some new adventures, try the race car tracks, where visitors can race each other with powerful go-carts. Don’t forget to see some of the motorbike freestyle events and races at the park, where several of the top racers perform death-defying tricks high in the air.
Finally, stop by the Pavilion Nostalgia Park, one of the top attractions in the city. Kids and adults will enjoy the various attractions, from slow boat rides to carousels. If you’re hungry, you can grab a bite to eat at any of the surrounding concession stands cooking up treats like corn dogs, baked cinnamon apples and fluffy cotton candy. There’s even entertainment – the German Baden Band Organ, which gave its first performance at the 1900 Worlds Fair, will be playing some of its traditional songs.
You won’t have to worry about a stagnant vacation if you head over to Myrtle Beach. They welcome all visitors with their over-the-top attractions!
Sip Soup at Myrtle Beach’s 15th Annual Souper Supper!
Warm up your taste buds at the 15th annual ACF Souper Supper event in Myrtle Beach on November 7. You can bring along as many friends and family as you like to enjoy delicious homemade soups put together by some of the best chefs in the local area. Along with hot soup, you can also enjoy warm breads and sweets provided by a professional bakery, along with live jazz to complete the atmosphere. Soups will be judged in four categories – broth, vegetarian, cream and lowcounty/ethnic. If you plan on coming up to attend this event, you can book a Myrtle Beach hotel.
Of course, Myrtle Beach has many other activities for visitors to try while they’re here as well. If you’ve never been to the city’s dinner shows, this is a great opportunity to attend them. Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament plunges you back hundreds of years into the Middle Ages, where you’ll be able to watch and cheer for one of six knights as they compete for the princess’ hand in marriage. Enjoy a scrumptious medieval-style meal along with your entertainment, featuring roasted chicken, a steaming herb potato, garlic bread and many more delicacies.
In addition, you’re welcome to see the Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, which provides you with splendid entertainment by clowns and cowboys along with the professional movements and tricks of 32 horses. Members of the show will serve you a hearty four-course meal, with everything from flaky biscuits to BBQ pork loin to unlimited beverages! Both of these dinner shows are must-sees while you’re here in the fall.
Don’t hesitate to come to this beautiful city for a relaxing trip. You’ll enjoy the atmosphere and southern friendliness that locals are known for.
Greek Culture Comes to Myrtle Beach in Late September!
Take part in the fantastic Myrtle Beach Greek Festival, which is celebrated from September 24-27 by locals and visitors. It features activities and atmosphere for the whole family to enjoy. The event incorporates a wide menu of Greek and Mediterranean-type foods, with everything from roasted Gyro to crisp, Greek salad. There are children activities as well, along with opportunities for dancing and tours. If you’d like, you can stay near the entertainment by reserving one of Myrtle Beach’s area hotels.
More fun can be had at the Ripley’s Aquarium, which offers a full view of marine wildlife through the glass of a 750,000 gallon tank. Inside, you’ll be able to see piranhas and enormous sharks. You can head along to other exhibits like the Ray Bay for views of other animals along with interactivity. There is also a restaurant and a fun gift shop inside the aquarium, where you can eat your fill of seafood and purchase small souvenirs to take back home with you.
If you’re looking to unwind, the NASCAR Speedpark has the high intensity energy that can give you and the rest of your family an exciting all-day activity. For a warm up, try out the mini-golf course offered onsite. Later on, you can view breathtaking stunts and tricks through one of the famous shows featuring the incredible talent of daredevils across the nation. Feel the rush and come back soon.
September is full of great opportunities for the whole family, and you’re welcome to come down to Myrtle Beach to enjoy them. Explore new culture and excitement during the start of the fall season.
Top Off the Summer with a Myrtle Beach Arts and Crafts Festival!
From August 6-8, more than 250 of the finest artists, sculptors, and craftsmen will be displaying detailed art projects to the public at the Craftsmen’s Classic Arts and Crafts Festival. You’ll be able to walk through the Myrtle Beach Convention Center and see everything from colored pottery to rustic, wooden figurines. This 28th annual festival provides enough variety for almost any artistic interest, whether classic or modern. As long as you’re visiting, you can book your summer lodging as well.
While you’re here, you might want to try one of five of Ripley’s unique attractions, the Marvelous Mirror Maze. Keep together with your friends or family as you walk through this fun illusion-oriented structure, with reflections on almost every wall. Keep track of your steps inside the 2,000 square foot area, and pay attention lest you start seeing yourself in every corner!
For a summer excursion to cool off, book your tickets to the Myrtle Waves Waterpark, boasting its claim as the largest water park in the state with 20 acres and many different rides. Experience the fun with enormous 10-story-tall Turbo Twister. Cool off with all kinds of rides ranging from a calm inner tube float for small children to an intense volcanic water ride for adults.
Receive your fill of the arts, entertainment, and interaction with these great attractions in August. Take your own vacation, or bring your friends and family along for the excitement.
