Myrtle Beach Events Calendar: Things to Do in October 2026
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Note: Most October 2026 events listed here have passed, but Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam (October 30–November 1) is still to come. For upcoming events, see our November 2026 guide.
Looking for the best Myrtle Beach events in October 2026? Fall brings an exciting lineup of festivals, live music, seafood celebrations, races, automotive events, and family activities throughout Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand.
October's calendar includes the Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally, Little River ShrimpFest, St. John's Greek Festival, Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival, Georgetown Wooden Boat Show, Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam, and more.
Whether you're staying in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Little River, or Georgetown, use this October 2026 Myrtle Beach events guide to plan your fall getaway.
Traveling with friends, family, a golf group, or an organization? Myrtle Beach Group Shuttle provides private group transportation throughout Myrtle Beach and surrounding Grand Strand communities.
Myrtle Beach Events in October 2026 at a Glance
Sept. 25 - Oct. 4: Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
Oct. 1 - 17: Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art
Oct. 3 - 4: Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Weekend Festival
Oct. 3: Myrtle Beach Britfest Car Show
Oct. 10 - 11: 20th Annual Little River ShrimpFest
Oct. 15 - 18: 34th Annual St. John's Greek Festival
Oct. 16 - 18: 10th Anniversary Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival
Oct. 17 - 18: 37th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
Oct. 23 - 24: Myrtle Beach RV Show
Oct. 30 - Nov. 1: Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
September 25 - October 4, 2026
The Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally runs from September 25 through October 4, 2026. Motorcycle enthusiasts gather throughout the Grand Strand for ten days of riding, entertainment, vendors, and events.
Popular destinations stretch from Myrtle Beach to Murrells Inlet and surrounding communities, making the Fall Rally a great opportunity to explore more of the Grand Strand.
Groups staying in different parts of the area can review Myrtle Beach Group Shuttle Service Areas for transportation throughout Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Little River, and Georgetown County.
Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art
October 1 - 17, 2026
The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art fills October with performances, food, music, and cultural experiences along the southern Grand Strand.
The 2026 festivities begin October 1 with the Pawleys Island Wine & Food Gala and continue with performances throughout the festival.
Visitors staying in Myrtle Beach can turn the festival into a full-day Pawleys Island getaway. Myrtle Beach Group Shuttle serves Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach as part of its Grand Strand Shuttle Service Area.
Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Weekend Festival
October 3 - 4, 2026
Celebrate fall at Brookgreen Gardens during Harvest Home Weekend.
The festival offers seasonal activities such as pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, and family fun surrounded by one of the Grand Strand's most beautiful attractions.
Harvest Home Weekend is easy to combine with Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, or a scenic drive along the southern Grand Strand.
Surfside Beach Fall Family Festival
October 3, 2026
The Surfside Beach Fall Family Festival transforms Surfside Drive into a community celebration filled with food, entertainment, vendors, and activities.
Families can explore arts and crafts vendors, enjoy live entertainment, grab festival food, and spend the rest of the day exploring Surfside Beach.
Need transportation from Myrtle Beach to Surfside Beach? View Myrtle Beach Group Shuttle Service Areas.
Myrtle Beach Britfest Car Show
October 3, 2026
British automotive engineering takes center stage at The Market Common during the Myrtle Beach Britfest Car Show.
Visitors can see an impressive collection of British automobiles and motorcycles while enjoying everything The Market Common has to offer, including restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K
October 10, 2026
Runners return to the Myrtle Beach oceanfront for the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon and Coastal 5K.
The course offers runners an opportunity to experience Myrtle Beach from a different perspective while taking in oceanfront scenery and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.
If your running club, family, or group is flying into town for race weekend, consider reserving a Myrtle Beach Airport Shuttle before arrival.
20th Annual Little River ShrimpFest
October 10 - 11, 2026
Seafood lovers should put Little River ShrimpFest near the top of their October itinerary.
The Historic Little River Waterfront comes alive with fresh seafood, live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, local businesses, and waterfront dining.
Little River is located toward the northern end of the Grand Strand, so groups staying in Myrtle Beach or farther south may want to plan transportation in advance.
View Myrtle Beach Group Shuttle Service Areas for Little River and other Grand Strand destinations.
34th Annual St. John's Greek Festival
October 15 - 18, 2026
One of Myrtle Beach's favorite fall traditions returns with Greek food, pastries, music, dancing, cultural activities, and family fun.
The St. John's Greek Festival is held at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Myrtle Beach.
Visitors can enjoy traditional Greek cuisine while experiencing a celebration of Greek culture right in the heart of the Myrtle Beach area.
10th Anniversary Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival
October 16 - 18, 2026
The Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with three days of live jazz in the heart of Myrtle Beach.
The festival takes place at 2501 N. Kings Highway, across from the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, with music, food, drinks, and festival activities throughout the weekend.
Groups attending Jazz Festival weekend can use Myrtle Beach Group Transportation to coordinate rides between hotels, restaurants, attractions, and event destinations.
37th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
October 17 - 18, 2026
Take your October adventure south to Historic Downtown Georgetown for the Georgetown Wooden Boat Show.
The waterfront celebration features an impressive collection of classic wooden boats along with maritime activities, boatbuilding, arts and crafts, food, and family activities.
It's an excellent excuse to explore historic Georgetown while visiting the Grand Strand.
Groups traveling between Myrtle Beach and Georgetown can view Myrtle Beach Group Shuttle Service Areas for Georgetown County transportation.
Myrtle Beach RV Show
October 23 - 24, 2026
The Myrtle Beach RV Show brings RVs, camping products, outdoor lifestyle exhibits, dealers, and manufacturers to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
It's an ideal stop for travelers interested in camping, road trips, outdoor recreation, and RV travel.
Location: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam
October 30 - November 1, 2026
October finishes with one of the Grand Strand's biggest automotive weekends as Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam returns October 30 through November 1.
The three-day event brings Jeep enthusiasts together for obstacle courses, mud pits, vendors, Jeep displays, beach crawls, and Halloween weekend activities.
The event takes place at 2501 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach.
Coming into town with a Jeep club or group? Myrtle Beach Group Transportation can help coordinate transportation for dinners, airport arrivals, nightlife, and other group activities when everyone doesn't want to drive separately.
More Things to Do in Myrtle Beach in October
One of the best things about visiting Myrtle Beach in October is how easy it is to combine a major event with other Grand Strand attractions.
Consider adding these stops to your itinerary:
Brookgreen Gardens
The Market Common
Barefoot Landing
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
Huntington Beach State Park
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
With October events stretching from Little River to Georgetown, planning your trip by location can help you spend more time enjoying the Grand Strand and less time coordinating transportation.
Flying to Myrtle Beach for an October Event?
Flying into Myrtle Beach International Airport with a group?
Myrtle Beach Airport Shuttle Service offers pre-booked private group transportation from MYR to hotels, resorts, vacation rentals, golf courses, and destinations throughout the Grand Strand.
Instead of splitting your group between rental cars or multiple rideshares, everyone can travel together from the airport.
Add a Golf Day to Your October Getaway
October is also an excellent time to combine an event weekend with a Myrtle Beach golf trip.
Myrtle Beach Golf Transportation helps groups travel between accommodations and golf courses throughout the Grand Strand.
Multi-day golf transportation can also be coordinated around your tee times, making it easier to enjoy several courses during a single Myrtle Beach trip.
Myrtle Beach Event & Group Transportation
With October events occurring throughout the Grand Strand, transportation becomes an important part of planning a group getaway.
Myrtle Beach Group Shuttle provides private group transportation for:
Festivals and special events
Myrtle Beach International Airport transfers
Golf trips
Weddings
Corporate events
Sports teams
Family vacations
Group outings
Restaurant and nightlife transportation
Whether your plans keep you in Myrtle Beach or take your group from Little River to Pawleys Island and Georgetown, keeping everyone together can make the trip easier.
Ride Together. Arrive Better.
Frequently Asked Questions About Myrtle Beach Events in October 2026
What are the biggest Myrtle Beach events in October 2026?
The biggest October 2026 events on the Grand Strand include the Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally (September 25–October 4), the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art (October 1–17), Little River ShrimpFest (October 10–11), St. John's Greek Festival (October 15–18), the Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival (October 16–18), the Georgetown Wooden Boat Show (October 17–18), and Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam (October 30–November 1).
Some of October's most anticipated events include the Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally, Little River ShrimpFest, St. John's Greek Festival, Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival, Georgetown Wooden Boat Show, and Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam.
When is Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally 2026?
The Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally runs September 25 through October 4, 2026.
When is Little River ShrimpFest 2026?
The 20th Annual Little River ShrimpFest takes place October 10-11, 2026 at the Historic Little River Waterfront.
When is St. John's Greek Festival in Myrtle Beach?
The 34th Annual St. John's Greek Festival runs October 15-18, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Myrtle Beach.
When is the Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival in 2026?
The 10th Anniversary Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival takes place October 16-18, 2026 at 2501 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach.
When is Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam 2026?
Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam runs October 30 through November 1, 2026 at 2501 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach.
What family-friendly events are happening in Myrtle Beach in October?
October family-friendly options include the Surfside Beach Fall Family Festival, Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Weekend, Little River ShrimpFest, and the Georgetown Wooden Boat Show.
Does Myrtle Beach Group Shuttle provide transportation throughout the Grand Strand?
Yes. Myrtle Beach Group Shuttle provides group transportation throughout Myrtle Beach and surrounding Grand Strand communities.
Can my group get transportation from Myrtle Beach International Airport?
Yes. Groups arriving at MYR can reserve private transportation in advance.
Can we arrange transportation for a Myrtle Beach golf trip?
Yes. Golf transportation is available for groups traveling between accommodations and golf courses throughout the Grand Strand.
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