North Myrtle Beach Events: August to October 2026

The North Myrtle Beach calendar is packed from late summer through fall — from the legendary Society of Stranders shag weekends to seafood festivals, oceanfront fireworks, and Oktoberfest on the boardwalk. We''re pre-launching Posh & Palms, our brand-new Windy Hill Beach retreat, in mid-September 2026 — and to celebrate we''re offering discounted pre-launch rates on the first wave of bookings. We built this guide to help you plan a stay around the events you''ll love most.

🎈 Posh & Palms — Pre-Launch Mid-September 2026 · Discounted Rates: 5 bedrooms (each with en-suite bath), 5 full + 2 half baths, 1 big bunk room, sleeps up to 18 · private pool & hot tub, game room, garage gym, 15 ft kitchen island, outdoor bar & shower · 2 blocks to the beach on a boarded walkway. See Posh & Palms →

August 2026

SOS Summer Workshop (Society of Stranders)

Early–mid August · Main Street, North Myrtle Beach The unofficial home of the Carolina Shag comes alive with shag dancing, live beach music, and oceanfront parties up and down Main Street. Bring the whole crew — our game room and pool make a perfect home base between sets. Event details

Hot Summer Nights — Free Concert Series

Tuesdays in August · McLean Park, North Myrtle Beach Free outdoor concerts under the oaks with food trucks and family-friendly vibes. Pack a blanket and walk back to the hot tub after. City of NMB events

Little River ShrimpFest Kickoff Weekends

Late August · Waterfront, Little River (10 min north) Warm-up weekends ahead of the big October festival — fresh local shrimp, live bands, and waterfront strolls. Little River Chamber

Carolina Country Music Fest Afterglow Concerts

August weekends · The Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill Tribute bands and country headliners along the Intracoastal — only 15 minutes from the house.

September 2026

Irish Italian International Festival

Late September · Main Street, North Myrtle Beach One of the biggest free street festivals on the Grand Strand — 200+ vendors, two stages, parade, and dancing in the street. With our house sleeping 20, you can bring the whole extended family and roll straight back for a pool party. Festival info

SOS Fall Migration

Mid-September · Main Street & Ocean Drive The fall version of the legendary shag weekend — ten days of live music, dance contests, and packed clubs. Book early; this one fills up fast.

Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival

Late September · Huntington Beach State Park (40 min south) A juried show inside the historic Atalaya castle — a perfect daytime trip before sunset cocktails on our deck. Atalaya Festival

Sunday Funday at Barefoot Landing

Every Sunday · Barefoot Landing (5 min away) Live music, kids'' activities, and waterfront dining. Walk it off and head back to the golf sim for a quick 18.

October 2026

Little River ShrimpFest

Second weekend of October · Little River Waterfront The signature Grand Strand food festival — fresh-off-the-boat shrimp, arts vendors, and two days of music on the water. Just 10 minutes from our front door. ShrimpFest details

Oktoberfest at Barefoot Landing

Mid-October · Barefoot Landing (5 min away) Bratwurst, German beer, polka bands, and a stein-holding contest on the water. Walkable from our neighborhood with a rideshare. Barefoot Landing events

NMB Fall Bonfire Series

Friday nights in October · The beach access at Main Street Permitted bonfires, s''mores, and live acoustic music right on the sand. Bring a hoodie and a beach chair.

Loris Bog-Off Festival

Third Saturday in October · Downtown Loris (30 min inland) A Carolina classic — chicken bog cook-off, parade, and small-town charm. Bog-Off Festival

Halloween on Main Street

October 31 · Main Street, NMB Trick-or-treating with the shops and restaurants, costume contests, and a family street party. Cap it off back at the house with a horror-movie night in the game room.

Why Stay With Us for the First 90 Days

We''re celebrating our grand-opening booking window with introductory rates on our brand-new Windy Hill Beach home — the kind of place built for big gatherings and long weekends:

🛏️ 5 bedrooms, 5 full + 2 half baths — sleeps 18 comfortably
🏊 Private pool & hot tub for post-festival cooldowns
🎮 Game room loaded with arcade favorites
⛳ Indoor golf simulator for rainy afternoons (or competitive nightcaps)
🌊 Short walk to the sand in the quiet Windy Hill Beach section
🍤 Minutes from Main Street, Barefoot Landing, and Little River

Whether you''re coming for SOS, ShrimpFest, a girls'' trip, a family reunion, or a corporate retreat — this is the home that turns the trip into the memory.

Reserve your dates at our North Myrtle Beach retreat →

Event dates and details are subject to change — always check the official event page before you travel.