May Happenings in Myrtle Beach

Celebrate Myrtle Beach MayFest and participate in a host of exciting events all month long that celebrate arts and film, food and wine, music and much more.

Art and Film Celebration

Saturday May 1, 2010
Former Myrtle Square Mall Site
2501 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Free On-Site General Parking
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. ~ FREE Event

Enjoy Food, Fireworks, Outdoor Movies, Live Music including Legendary Blues Man Buddy Guy and celebrity Meet n’ Greets including Spiderman, Barbie, Catherine Bell of Army Wives and “Twilight" star Alex Meraz.

Cinco de Mayo

Saturday, May 8, 2010
8th Ave. North – 9th Ave. North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
All day event ~ FREE

Come join in the fun downtown, Rock’n The Beach South Carolina’s Largest Cinco de Mayo Celebration. There will be regional entertainment, competitions, music, dancing, and great food. And best of all…this is a free community event. For more information call 843-213-1094.

May Fest on Main

Saturday, May 8, 2010
Main Street in North Myrtle Beach, SC
All day event ~ FREE

Eddie Money Headlines this North Myrtle Beach Family Event Featuring FREE Concerts, Food & Craft Vendors Open 10:00am - 6:00pm, a Children's Area, & a Car Show! Handicapped Parking Available - 1st Avenue South, Bring Beach Chair for Concert. For More Information contact North Myrtle Beach Chamber 1-877-332-2662.

Taste! - Gourmet Trade Show & Expo

May 14, 2010 - May 16, 2010
Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578

Taste! is the largest gourmet food, wine, and beer show. The event will feature more then 200 exhibitors, live cooking demos, educational seminars, and presentations from Food Network stars Guy Fieri and Aaron McCargo Jr. along with and Bravo TVs Top Chef 5 fan favorite Fabio Viviani. Click on website http://www.tasteshows.com/

Beach Music Festival

Saturday, May 15, 2010 Downtown Myrtle Beach
Ocean Blvd. between 8th Ave. N. and 9th Ave. N.
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. ~ FREE

TLC's "The Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro and solo artist Ben E. King are scheduled to appear. Plus, Arts & Crafts, Fireworks and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Ribbon Cutting. The official ribbon-cutting to mark the completion of the Myrtle Beach boardwalk and promenade will be held in conjunction with the festival at 12 p.m.

Little River Blue Crab Festival

Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 9:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday, May 16, 2010 from 9:00am - 6:00pm

Little River Festival that is one of the Largest in the Southeast, Featuring Over 175 Vendors, Live Entertainment, a Children's Area, & Much More! Tickets available for purchase at the North Myrtle Beach Chamber 1-877-332-2662.

Coastal Uncorked Food and Wine Festival

May 16, 2010 - May 23, 2010
City wide events

The Coastal Uncorked event lineup will feature a variety of exclusive offerings including Trolley bus with stops at wine tastings, food events, and activities.

Musical performances, including the Long Bay Symphony

Golf tournament at Pine Lake Country Club with food and beer tasting

"Food Fight" Gala - Iron Chef style culinary competition

Featured wine & beer theme dinners in restaurants

Cooking demonstrations

See the official website for details: CoastalUncorked.com !

Beach Blast! Christian Music Festival

Saturday, May 22, 2010
Former Myrtle Square Mall Site 2501 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
2:00pm - 9:00pm

Myrtle Beach's Largest Christian Music. Live on stage for this ticketed event is American Grammy Award-winner, TobyMac. Kutless, The Afters, KJ-52 and special guest speaker David Nasser are also scheduled to appear. Visit the official website for more details: PremierFestivals.com

Military Appreciation Days

Friday, May 28th – Monday, 31st

The City of Myrtle Beach is celebrating Military Appreciation Days, May 28-31, 2010! Active and retired military from all branches of the service will be saluted with a full slate of events. Visit the official website for more details: www.militaryappreciationdays.com

 
Memorial Day Weekend 2010 Outdoor Concert

Saturday, May 29, 2010
Former Myrtle Square Mall Site 2501 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
2:00pm - 5:00pm Free Meet n' Greets
5:30pm - 9:30pm Free Concert

Biggest Parade in Myrtle Beach, Food, Arts & Crafts Exhibitors, Fireworks, Meet n' Greets, and More. Scheduled to appear: American Idol Season 6 Winner Jordin Sparks, Mitchel Musso from Hannah Montana, Nathan Kress of iCarly and Buzz Aldrin, NASA Astronaut and Dancing with the Stars celebrity, and many more!