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Spread Holiday Cheer At The Annual Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals

The national award-winning Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals is back. The 39th annual Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals is a holiday staple in the Myrtle Beach area. This special event hosts a variety of shopping and entertainment the whole family will enjoy. 

This year’s event is taking place November 12th – November 15th. 

The most sought after event is the Victorian Holiday Marketplace, which is held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Other highlights of the event include the Festival of Trees, a showcase of specially designed Christmas trees that are also available for purchase, as well as a visit to Santa’s Castle, where guests can snag a picture with Santa himself. 

A variety of non-profit organizations and charities benefit from the purchases made by festival-goers in an effort to spread the holiday cheer. 

To protect the health and safety of guests, officials are requiring guests to wear a mask at all times. They are also incorporating walk-by temperature scanners and sanitizing stations. 

Click here to purchase your tickets for this year’s festivities!

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Alabama Theatre Offers Kids Free Admission

Looking for a fun evening of song and dance with your family? Look no further!

Myrtle Beach’s Alabama Theatre is currently offering free admission for kids 16 and under with the purchase of an adult ticket. The Alabama Theatre is a popular Myrtle Beach attraction. It is located next to Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach and was voted the #1 Live Entertainment Theatre by Myrtle Beach tourists and locals. 

Currently showing to theatre-goers, the Alabama Theatre’s ONE Show is an extravagant show filled with a variety of music genres and plenty of laughs. The show combines popular hits from New York, Las Vegas, and Nashville. It will run from September 25th to October 25th so, be sure to reserve your tickets soon.

You can grab your tickets online or by calling the box office at (843) 272-1111.

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Grand Strand Golf Directors Association Disbands After 30 Years

As a hub for all things golf, the Grand Strand Golf Directors Association has been a part of Myrtle Beach since 1990. Now, 30 years later, it’s time the organization closed its doors. As a pinnacle part of the Myrtle Golf scene, the Grand Strand will be thoroughly missed. 

At its peak, the organization had over 200 members, each partaking in monthly golf outings. Over the course of the last few years, the headcount has dwindled to about 50. 

“The industry has changed,” said GSGDA member A.J. Gohil, who was also a former president and vice president of the group. “There’s so much happening online. It’s not like it was in the old days where you had 100 hotels and 100 golf directors, one at each hotel. Now you might have one golf director taking care of 10 hotels from their home or a satellite office. There aren’t as many hotel directors, and people are working from all different locations and it’s harder to get them out”

Throughout the years, the organization has established scholarship funds for local students. The amount reaches $2,500 per year with a maximum of four years per student. That isn’t the only charity work the group has participated in. The GSGDA has given 100 + college scholarships and raised over $350,000 throughout its time as an active organization.

While coronavirus has played a role in the ultimate closing of GSGDA, it was the prior years combined that made the decision final. Instead of coming together as a group, many of the Grand Strand golf courses have changed gears and allowed walking in order to practice social distancing. Walkers need only carry their bags or use a pull cart in order to enjoy the 18 holes.

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CCU’s Plan to Return On-Campus

Instead of heading to campus like a typical year at Coastal Carolina University, students will begin their Fall 2020 semesters with online education until at least Sept. 8. After Thanksgiving break, classes will resume online. This decision came as a response to growing coronavirus case numbers in the South Carolina area. 

Students have the option to forgo in-person learning for an entirely online semester. This academic plan was announced via a video on Tuesday, July 21. To follow, a 30-day video campaign launch fosters communication between staff and students. In the campaign, the campus safety measures are broken down for viewers. 

According to CCU president, David DeCenzo, “the decision to delay in-person instruction for a few weeks provides us with the best scenario to safely resume on-campus operations. Upon our return to campus, it will be essential for all members of Teal Nation to wear face coverings inside buildings, practice physical distancing, and follow the protocols established in our Coastal Comeback Plan to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.”

Those opting for the in-person plan will all be on campus by Sept. 4th at the latest. This optional second move-in allows residents to take their time in deciding what their next move is. Those that opt for a September move-in receive a two-week housing and dining credit incentive. 

As of now, a plan for Spring 2021 is being crafted by DeCenzo and other CCU staff members. They will be gradually updating their reopening plans via the Coastal Comeback Plan website.

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Myrtle Beach Speedway Announces Summer Schedule

In May of 2020, the Myrtle Beach Speedway announced they planned to close until further notice. Due to COVID-19, the speedway had concerns for the safety of employees and guests. They’ve since re-opened their doors and rolled out a new summer schedule. 

The outdoor facility has several safety precautions in place adhering to the sanitation standards recommended by the CDC. All guests are asked to practice social distancing. Surfaces are disinfected continuously and they assure that those employees working are healthy. 

Each week, the speedway fills with vintage cars, chargers, and more. Each week starts a new theme for guests to participate in. Advanced car registration and tickets are for sale online. 

Also, a part of the summer schedule is the MB NATIONALS Summer Heat from July 23rd – 25th. This heat is the self-proclaimed “biggest and baddest truck and car show in Myrtle Beach, SC.” Vehicle registration begins at $50 and spectator tickets start at $20. It appears this summer won’t be a bummer for speedway fans. For more information regarding coronavirus guidelines, visit the official website of the Myrtle Beach Speedway.

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Myrtle Beach’s Fish Fun at Ripley’s Aquarium

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While Myrtle Beach is known for its proximity to the Atlantic ocean, most people aren’t looking to interact with sharks and other wildlife when they go for a dip in the ocean. Luckily, Myrtle Beach has the perfect setting to spend the day with the ocean’s wildlife.

Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach makes it easy for you to see the natural beauty the ocean has to offer, without the danger. Here are just a few of the activities the aquarium features:

Exhibits
With two levels of exhibits for visitors to see, there are enough fish and ocean life for a full day of exploring. From stingrays and jellyfish to dangerous marine animals, a walk through these exhibits is filled with sights you won’t forget. Interactive exhibits keep things interesting with two “Touch Tanks”, education centers and even a way to learn about history at the Ripley’s Pearl Harbor exhibit.

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What makes this aquarium so great is not what you can see, but what you can do!

Take for example the glass-bottom boat adventure. Visitors can take a ride and see some of our planet’s most dangerous marine creatures, separated by only three inches of glass. The glass bottom will take you across the treacherous reef holding over 8,500 sea creatures. This is a one-of-a-kind experience in North America!

If three inches of glass is not adventurous enough for you, Ripley’s also allows guests to dive with the sharks in its care. This time, with only a cage to protect you, you’ll get to encounter sharks, sea turtles, stingrays and more.

For an, even more, close and personal experience, swimming with the stingrays is a must. Starting in the Friendship Flats of the aquarium, the experience allows you to meet all of the stingrays as they swim and play in the waters you’re standing in. During the stingray experience, Ripley’s diver will take you out to Ray Bay to snorkel and swim with the many kinds of stingray this aquarium has to offer.

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It’s no doubt that this aquarium is one of the most exciting places to visit in Myrtle Beach! Buy your tickets here and come experience the amazing sights at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.

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10 Fall Festivities in Myrtle Beach

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Fall is for football, food and festivals! From culinary events and concerts to fright nights and pumpkin patches, the only problem you’ll have in Myrtle Beach is having too many festivities to fill your calendar. So, grab a pumpkin spice latte, your friends and family and head on over to any (or all of) these seasonal gatherings.

  1. Myrtle Beach Seafood Festival

Oct. 5-7th | Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place

The local seafood restaurants along the Grand Strand deserve a celebration. This family friendly event includes activities for the kiddos (bounce house, rock climbing wall, games, face painting), live entertainment, two beer stands, an all-you-can-eat oyster roast on Friday, a car show and a corn hole tournament hosted by Coastal Tailgating on Saturday. Tickets are not required, food is purchased directly from vendors.

  1. Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Weekend Festival

Oct. 6-7th | Brookgreen Gardens | 9:30am to 4:30pm

Head over to Brookgreen Gardens for a classic fall festival. Find the perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin patch and compete in a scarecrow building contest. The festival includes other fall favorites such as hayrides, food, live entertainment and a petting zoo in addition to having the entire gardens to explore. Tickets are $10-16 and can be purchased here.

  1. Myrtle Beach Oktoberfest

Oct. 12-13th | Valor Park at Market Common | 4pm to 9pm Friday and 11am to 7pm Saturday

Details: For the 12 year in a row, Myrtle Beach is throwing down for Oktoberfest. A mix of both Oktoberfest traditions and classic fall festival activities, Myrtle Beach’s celebration will consist of German beer and food, live entertainment, face painting, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, vendors, inflatables and much more.

  1. Little River Shrimp Festival

Oct. 13-14th | Historic Little River Waterfront | 9am to 6pm Saturday and 9am to 5pm Sunday

An expected 25,000 community guests and visitors are welcome to gather for the 14th annual Little River Shrimp Festival. Bring the whole family for a kids zone, face painting, stilt walking, balloon artists, two stages of live entertainment and approximately 200 art and craft vendors, business expos and community organizations. And, of course, the coup de grâce, all the shrimp and fresh local seafood you could want. General admission is $5. Tickets can be purchased day-of or online here. 

  1. Taste of the Town

Oct. 19th | Myrtle Beach Convention Center

For the 35th year in a row, the Grand Strand is holding its premier fall food festival. The area’s finest restaurants will be serving tapas-style and giving out culinary awards along with live entertainment, a beer and wine garden and, for the first time, food trucks. Tickets are $5 if purchased in advance, online here or at the door for $6.

  1. 39th Annual Loris Bog-Off Festival

Oct. 20th | Downtown Loris | 9am to 9pm

Chicken bog is a lowcountry dish made from rice, chicken, onion, sausage and a special blend of spices. If you didn’t know, now you know. Judges will gather at this chicken bog cooking contest to determine who has the best around. Once you’ve had your fill of unique recipes, there will be over 200 vendors to check out, a car and tractor show, a kids area and two stages of live entertainment. The whole event culminates with a fireworks extravaganza.  

  1. Atalaya Fall Festival and Haunted Castle

Oct. 26-27th| Huntington Beach State Park | 6pm to 9pm

Looking for some frightfully fun family entertainment this Halloween? The Atalaya Fall Festival is the perfect combination of spooky and sweet. The Atalaya “castle” serves as two haunted houses– one maze of creepy rooms and one for those enter, if you dare. There will also be carnival games, children’s crafts, spooky movies, marshmallow roasting and a bonfire. Admission to the park is free, however entrance to the event is $10 for adults, $7 for kids ages 6-15 and free for children 5 and under.

  1. Hippie Fest

Oct. 27th | Myrtle Beach Speedway | 12pm to 7pm

Spread good vibes this fall at Hippie Fest. Vibrant entertainment, bohemian shopping, a vintage hippie car show, DIY tie-dye, giant bubble garden and cirque performers are just a few of the groovy things in store for you. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance here.

  1. Endless Summer Festival

Oct. 27th, Main Street North Myrtle Beach, 10am to 4pm

Bid summer adieu by celebrating that never-ending warmth Myrtle Beach falls are famous for.  With fabulous entertainment, one of a kind specialty craft vendors, local food options and a children’s area with a community stage and carnival rides, there’s something for everyone. Did someone say free concert?

  1. 19th Annual Lip Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cook Off

Nov. 4th, Wicked Tuna, Murrells Inlet, 11am to 6pm

The colder the weather, the better the chili and there’s no better place to fill up than a lip rippin’ chili cook off. Hosted by Surfrider, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to the protection of our oceans, waves and beaches, this event promises the best chili you’ve ever had along with local arts and crafts, music and beer sponsored by New South Brewery. Previous categories have included best overall, people’s choice, most original, best vegetarian, and best use of South Carolina products.

  1. 5th Annual Mythical and Medieval Festival

Nov. 10-11th, RH Acres

Here ye, here ye and huzzah! Myrtle Beach’s only renaissance festival is back in town. Enter a whimsical realm filled with a fairy forest, medieval combat, princesses, artisan’s village area and a fire show. Try your hand at medieval activities like ax throwing, Viking toss and fight circle. Don’t forget to dress the part. The best thing about this event? It benefits local nonprofit, Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams, that provides positive activities to children that have been abused, abandoned, or neglected and reside in group homes or shelters. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 admission children. There is also a $75 VIP option. Daily tickets can be purchased online here.