Myrtle beach vacation in October
Myrtle Beach is a town in South Carolina that’s home to 2 million people and offers a wide range of activities. It’s known for its beautiful beaches, and it’s also home to the first public golf course in the U.S. designed by Donald Ross. The city has long been popular with tourists from all over America, but it’s also the location of many businesses that cater to families traveling with children.
Myrtle Beach is also known for its natural beauty. It’s surrounded by water with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other side. It has three famous beaches: The Grand Strand, North Myrtle Beach, and South Myrtle Beach.
The best way to enjoy Myrtle Beach is to stay in a rental property. There are thousands of vacation rentals available, and you can find the perfect place for you and your family.
The best part about renting an apartment or house is that you don’t have to worry about packing up your stuff, driving all the way back home, or dealing with long lines at the airport. You can just relax and enjoy your vacation!
Another great benefit of renting a home is that it’s easy to find out exactly what it will cost before you book it online. Once you know how much money you have left over after paying for your rental, you can plan out exactly how much fun everyone will have this summer!
Myrtle beach vacation in October
Taste Of Market Common & Side Walk Sale
Saturday, October 2
Head out to Taste of The Market Common & Sidewalk Sale where you can sample some of Myrtle Beach’s tastiest food and beverages and shop sidewalk sales. With music, kids’ activities and carriage rides too, there will be something for everyone.
Fall Into Conway Fall Festival
Saturday, October 2
Celebrate fall in downtown Conway from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on October 2. There will be family-fun, festival food, live music, crafts, and more.
Nights At Nance
Thursday, October 7 & 21 ; Thursday, November 4 & 18
Enjoy food trucks, live music, market vendors, and pleasant fall evenings at Nance Plaza for Nights At Nance! Head over to Grand Strand Brewing Company for delicious food and locally crafted beverages. This free event will take place twice a month on Thursday’s from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Myrtle Beach Oktoberfest
Friday, October 8 – Saturday, October 9
Celebrate Oktoberfest the Myrtle Beach way at Market Common with a HUGE beer selection, 60+ vendors, LIVE Entertainment, Pumpkin Patch, Face-Painting, Inflatables & more!
Little River ShrimpFest
Saturday, October 9 – Sunday, October 10
Another popular festival that happens annually along the Little River waterfront, the annual October ShrimpFest, takes place every Columbus Day weekend. The fall festival draws thousands of visitors and locals outside into fall weather with excellent live jazz music and a mouth-watering shrimp cook-off.
Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival
Friday, October 15 – Sunday, October 17
Celebrate jazz, culture, community, and individuals from all walks of life with a line-up of smooth, soulful, and edgy regional and local jazz artists. This event will be held at an historic jazz location, Charlie’s Place on Carver St between 18th Ave. N. and 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.
OktoberFest! At Barefoot Landing
Friday, October 15 – Saturday, October 16
Barefoot Landing will host their first ever OktoberFest! Participating restaurants will feature German and Fall inspired food and drink from 4:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday and noon – 8:00 pm on Saturday. There will be live music, special discounts at retail locations, other entertainment, and even fireworks. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Humane Society in North Myrtle Beach, and guests are invited to bring their furry friends on Friday for an evening of fun.
Loris Bog-Off Festival
Saturday, October 16
In downtown Loris, SC. Enjoy entertainment, vendors, food, and fun for all ages. The festival began in 1980 as a chicken bog cooking contest and has evolved into the huge event it is today. Chicken bog generally consists of chicken, rice, sausage and spices of your choice; though over the years there have been many variations of this basic recipe.
Myrtle Beach Mini-Marathon
Saturday, October 16 – Sunday, October 17
There’s no better place to run than along the Myrtle Beach coastline. Join in on this 13.1 Mile, 5K and Doggie Dash mini-marathon this October.
Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
Saturday, October 16 – Sunday, October 17
The Georgetown Wooden Boat Show – always held on the third weekend in October – features one of the Southeast’s best wooden boat exhibits with more than 140 classic wooden boats displayed on land and water, children’s model boatbuilding, knot tying, maritime art and crafts, food and music.
The Market Common Local Ghosts, Historic Folks & Pirates Trolley Tour
Thursdays Throughout The Fall
The Market Common Local Ghosts, Historic Folk & Pirates Tour will be held Tuesdays from 2 – 4 PM. Guests will board a trolley for a two-hour narrated tour that will take them from The Market Common in Myrtle Beach to Murrells Inlet, SC, where they will see Brookgreen Gardens, Atalaya—the fortress-like former beach home of the Huntington’s at what is now the state park that bears their name, and Murrells Inlet’s Historic Waterfront. While aboard, they will hear our area’s most beloved ghost stories, pirate tales and interesting accounts of historical figures who were once here.
Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam
Friday, October 29 – Sunday, October 31
Join thousands of Jeep owners in Myrtle Beach for the 3rd Annual Jeep Jam complete with an epic Off-Road Obstacle Course, Live Entertainment, Show-N-Grime Car Show, Kids’ Zone, Scavenger Hunt/Poker Run, Beach Crawl, Nightly Parties, Food Trucks, Beer, Raffles & more!
