Check Out These Myrtle Beach 2026 Summer Events
Blue Crab Festival
If you’re looking for fresh seafood during your Myrtle Beach vacation, the world-famous Blue Crab Festival is the place to be. Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with live music, tasty seafood, shopping, and much more. It is considered one of the largest festivals on the Southeast and has been voted as the Best Annual Event/Festival on the Grand Strand by readers of the Sun News newspaper for 8+ consecutive years.
The Blue Crab Festival will run from May 16th – May 17th from 9AM – 5PM at the Historic Little River Waterfront in Little River, SC. Admission is $5 and children 12 & under are free.
Carolina Country Music Festival
Myrtle Beach’s biggest summer event brings country music lovers from all over the country to Myrtle Beach for a weekend filled with country music’s top artists. This year, the Carolina Country Music Festival will include performers such as Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Post Malone.
The festival will be held at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavillion Place from June 4th – June 7th, 2026.
Sun Fun Festival
The Sun Fun Festival hosted a variety of family-friendly events as well as a parade! Previous years have included live music from The Tonez, Too Much Sylvia, and Swingin’ Medallions at Plyler Park. Details for this year’s event have not been announced, but keep an eye out for local news and updates going into May, the month when the festival has been held historically.
Independence Day
Get into the patriotic spirit by celebrating July 4th on the Grand Strand! There are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday in Myrtle Beach with fireworks, 5Ks, parades, and so much more. Catch a spectacular fireworks show at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk or attend the Salute from the Shore for an unforgettable flyover display of F-16s from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base in South Carolina.
If there’s one week you don’t want to miss in Myrtle Beach, it’s the week of the 4th of July!
Of course, there’s much more to do in Myrtle Beach than just the events mentioned above. Check back as we list more things to do!
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