Myrtle Beach Fall Events Guide 2026
From ShrimpFest on the Little River waterfront to the Beach Boys at the Alabama Theatre — every verified fall event in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, with dates and official sources.
Fall is one of the best-kept secrets on the Grand Strand: thinner crowds, warm water, and a calendar full of festivals. Here is every major fall event we've verified for 2026, with dates and official sources.
September
SOS Fall Migration (Sept 18–27) — Ten days of live beach music celebrating the shag, South Carolina's state dance, centered on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach.
Crooktoberfest (Sept 19) — Crooked Hammock Brewery at Barefoot Landing turns its backyard into a playful spin on Bavaria: seasonal pumpkin and apple brews, German-inspired bites, stein-hoisting, and corn hole.
One Night In Memphis (Sept 19) — A tribute to the music of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins, live at the Alabama Theatre at 7:00 PM.
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally (Sept 25 – Oct 4) — The annual Fall Rally brings motorcycle riders from across the Southeast for rides, vendors, and live music across the Grand Strand.
The Beach Boys (Sept 27) — The Beach Boys play the Alabama Theatre with shows at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
October
Surfside Beach Family Festival (Oct 3, 10 AM–4 PM) — A family celebration of Surfside Beach by the newly renovated pier.
Little River ShrimpFest (Oct 10–11) — The 21st annual ShrimpFest on the Little River waterfront: two stages of live music, 100+ craft vendors, kids activities, and fresh local shrimp.
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (Oct 10, 7 AM) — A flat, fast coastal course starting and finishing at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, with a surfboard-themed finisher medal.
Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival (Oct 16–18) — A free three-day celebration of jazz on historic Carver Street with live performances and food vendors.
Loris Bog-Off (Oct 17) — A day of chicken bog, live music, crafts, kids activities, and a fireworks finale in nearby Loris — worth the drive.
Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam (Oct 30 – Nov 1) — Three days of Jeep fun: obstacle course, car show, vendors, and daily beach crawls.
November
Carolina Beach Music Awards (Nov 8) — The CAMMYs honor the year's best in beach music at the Alabama Theatre, 3:00 PM.
Every event above was verified against its official source on September 7, 2026. Details can change — always check the ticket or venue link on the event page before you go. See all upcoming events on our events calendar.
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