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Oyster Roast for the Coast
Oyster Roast for the Coast – Saturday, February 28, 2026 ! 11AM-3PM
Join us at Boardwalk Billy’s for a fun afternoon of oysters, BBQ, entertainment, and live music from Randy Atwood & The Renegades!
This family-friendly event raises awareness about oyster shell recycling to protect our coastline and marine life. All proceeds benefit local business promotion in North Myrtle Beach.
-When: Saturday, February 28, 2026
-Where: Boardwalk Billy’s
-Tickets: Advance Purchase – $40 for adults, $15 for kids 11 & under, $50 at the door. (gratuity not included) Table Sponsorships available
-Available: Destination North Myrtle Beach (10am-4pm) & Boardwalk Billy’s
Let’s unite to support the future of North Myrtle Beach!
For more information visit oysterroastforthecoast.com
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21st Annual Little River ShrimpFest
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Don’t miss the 21st Annual Little River ShrimpFest on Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Historic Little River Waterfront. Festival goers can expect to enjoy 2 stages of live music, stilt walkers, balloon artists, and more than 100 different vendors- including a variety of art and craft vendors, business expos, and community organizations. Shrimp and fresh local seafood will be served by the local waterfront restaurants and your festival food favorites will be available from a variety of talented food vendors. Fun for the whole family!
36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
North Myrtle Beach welcomes you to a sea of green! The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the largest on the Grand Strand with over 100 parade entries and a long history of fun. Masses of people line Main Street each year to get a glimpse of this magical parade. The parade begins promptly at 9:00 AM. Be sure to set up by 8:30 AM with your friends, family, beach chairs, blankets, and golf carts. You don’t want to miss this two-hour phenomenon.
The parade route and direction will be the same as in 2025, starting on Ocean Boulevard and ending at Ye Olde Kings Hwy. The parade will begin on Ocean Boulevard at 2nd Ave North and proceed south to 1st Avenue South. At the intersection of 1st Avenue South and Ocean Boulevard the parade turns right onto 1st Avenue South, then right onto Hillside Drive, then left onto Main Street, and traveling on Main Street to Ye Olde Kings Highway to conclude the parade route.
The parade staging and line up will occur at 7:00 am on Ocean Boulevard from 2nd Ave North to 11th Ave North. Southbound lanes on Ocean Boulevard from 11th Ave North to 1st Ave South will be closed to traffic from 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM. From 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM the closure will include both southbound and northbound lanes from 2nd Ave North to 1st Ave South.
An emcee announcing parade participants will be stationed at the entrance of the Horseshoe. Judges will also be stationed at the Horseshoe to vote for their “Best” parade entries.
WPDE personalities, Ed Piotrowski, Connor Ingalls and Jennifer Abney, will be announcing the parade at the Community Stage located at Main Street and N. Oak Drive. For those that can’t make the parade in person, it will be broadcast LIVE on CW21.
This fun-loving parade of St. Patrick’s Day themed and decorated floats is a 36 year tradition on the streets of North Myrtle Beach. It is a great time for all ages and kicks off the 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival taking place on Main Street from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
General Information: Festival
After the parade, continue the fun with a street festival! Three stages of live entertainment will keep you in the Irish spirit all day. Expect Irish Pipe Bands, Irish Dancers, and many more live performances.
Over 120 vendors will display their crafts. Food vendors and Main Street businesses will have a variety of Irish treats and festival food favorites for everyone to enjoy. Keep an eye out for all the street entertainers and leprechauns that scurry around this festival. Bring the “wee” ones to enjoy the children’s area that is full of rides and games for all ages.
Festivities end at 4:00 PM, but before you leave, stop by the Information/Parks and Recreation tent to purchase a souvenir t-shirt to end your glorious day! T-shirt quantities are limited so purchase your souvenir t-shirt early at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center the week of the festival.
Contests:
Leprechaun Contest / Jr. Leprechaun Contest
Show off your love of all things Irish by competing in the 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival Leprechaun Contest. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, appearance, enthusiasm and energy. Sign up at the information booth or the Irish Stage before 2:00 pm. Contest will be at the Irish stage at 2:30 pm.
Shepherd’s Pie Eating Contest
First to clear their plate (without using their hands) wins an awesome plaque and gift card. Sign up at the information booth or the Irish stage before 2:00 pm. Contest will be at the Irish stage at 2:30 pm.
2026 Entertainment Schedule:
Irish Stage – Sponsored By Flynn’s
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Brendan O’Connor
12:00 pm Coastal Carolina Sheilds Pipes and Drums
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm Brendan O’Connor
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Leprechaun Contest / Sheperd’s Pie Eating Contest
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm The Muckers
Community Stage – Sponsored By HTC
9:00 am – 11:00 am Parade Broadcast – WPDE
11:00 am – 11:45 am Triple Toe Cloggers
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Radio Revolver
1:30 pm Coastal Carolina Sheilds Pipes and Drums
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Bailey Road Band
Ocean Stage – Sponsored By OrthoSC
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Painted Man
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Drake Irish Dance Group
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm The Mighty Kicks
Kids Area:
Rides and games for all ages!
Food Area:
Irish food and festival favorites!
Traffic Information:
The parade staging and line up will occur at 7:00 AM on Ocean Boulevard from 2nd Ave North to 11th Ave North. Southbound lanes on Ocean Boulevard from 11th Ave North to 1st Ave South will be closed to traffic from 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM. From 9:00 AM -11:00 AM the closure will include both southbound and northbound lanes from 2nd Ave North to 1st Ave South.
Main Street from Ash Street to Ocean Boulevard will be closed from 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Main Street to Ocean Boulevard will be closed from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM for the parade. Main Street becomes festival area from Ash Street to Ocean Blvd after the parade until 6:00 PM.
The parade will begin at 9:00 AM. Ocean Boulevard will be open to vehicular traffic until 8:30 AM and is expected to reopen around 11:30 AM, immediately following the parade.
Free Event Parking:
• Corner of 2nd Avenue North and Ocean Blvd.
• Corner of 1st Avenue South and Ocean Blvd.
• Free shuttle service 8 AM – 5 PM from: Ocean Drive Elementary School (901 11th Avenue North, NMB)
• McLean Park: 93 Oak Drive
Women’s Day Market by Merry Myrtle
Celebrate women, community, and coastal creativity at the Women’s Day Market by Merry Myrtle 💕🌊
Join us Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11-6 for a beautiful indoor & outdoor coastal market featuring women-owned local businesses, food trucks,handmade goods, boutique finds, and unique gifts.
✨ What to Expect:
• Women-owned small businesses
• Handmade & coastal-inspired items
• Indoor & outdoor shopping
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Free admission
Come shop local, support women, and enjoy a relaxed Myrtle Beach market day filled with creativity and community.
*Please note – Alisa Mertine & Paul Walker are the only points of contact for this event !
Vendor application can be completed here :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuL7OkBh–zIo800w0YBD4cLcW3-3O3YmWUj_PkzKeUdLQbw/viewform
Bridgewater Spring Craft Fair
This Event Is Hosted In The Beautiful Neighborhood Of Bridgewater In Little River And Is One Of The Best Craft Shows In The Area Usually With A Large Turnout Along With Some Of The Best Crafters And Local Merchandise Around. You Don’t Want To Miss This Craft Fair.
World Famous Blue Crab Festival
How the World Famous Blue Crab Festival & Little River, SC have grown!
What began in 1981 as a small waterfront gathering, the now World Famous Blue Crab Festival has grown into a premier event that draws visitors from all over. When the festival began, it’s main goal was to bring visitors to the historic waterfront in support of the local restaurants, businesses, accommodations, and entire community as a whole. A few vendors – eager to be a part of the new event – set up under the mossy strewn live oak trees, and a festival was born.
Over the years we have added live music and entertainment, a bevy of food displaying local seafood specialties, and unique artists & crafters. Thirty years later we find ourselves a local tradition with families planning their vacation around us, and routinely selling out our more than 250 vendor spaces by March. Now one the longest running street festivals in the Southeast, we hope that all of our attendees have a great time, and create many wonderful memories to last them a lifetime.
In the past, the festival was also host/sponsor to a beauty pageant, 5K run along the beautiful waterfront, Blessing of the Bikes, car show, and more. All of these events were designed to expand the festival audience, and enhance a fun family atmosphere while exposing the many assets of the Little River community to its residents and visitors.
The festival’s success is mirrored by Little River’s incessant growth – as one has definitely influenced the other, and continues to do so. A dedicated and hard working committee consisting of Little River Chamber representatives, waterfront & community business owners, and event specialists have come together to develop the festival and ensure the celebration reflects our proud origin.
As we are not tied to a municipality, we do not receive the public support that other events may have to assist with the expenses and the overhead of hosting a festival. Annually, we rely on your contributions as a supporter (purchase tickets, t-shirts, etc) to make this as successful as possible. While the festival is not intended to be profitable, any profits we may achieve are invested back into the Little River Community.
The World Famous Blue Crab Festival continues to bring the community together, working as one, to improve and support each other in a common goal of community pride and success. We are thankful for our past, present, and future volunteers that make this event possible, and for the ongoing support of our local businesses. Thousands of man hours, hundreds of volunteers, intense planning, and professional organization are necessary to the successful production of this great event. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished to date, and look forward to its continued success, with a family fun atmosphere and the cherished tradition that it brings to us all.
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