It's Festival Season In Myrtle Beach: I'll See You There

Up north the leaves are changing and people are pulling out their jackets and sweaters. In Myrtle Beach however it is time for fall festivals and concerts galore. Fall brings so much entertainment from cookouts, concerts to art exhibits, and few people know about these hidden gems that really make fall one of the best times to come to the Grand Strand. I hope to see your there are remember with any of your real estate questions or needs I am your Realtor for life. Festivals September: Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival When: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-27 Where: Huntington Beach State Park near Murrells Inlet What: Daily festival admission fee is $6 for each adult. A multi-day pass is available for $10 per adult. Visitors 15 years old and under are admitted free. Park admission is also free. Featuring more than 100 of the finest artisans, the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival provides aesthetic beauty against a background of natural beauty. Enjoy fine art, quality crafts and Lowcountry food, along with the musical offerings of several of the area’s finest musicians. For more information call SC PRT at 803-734-0450 or Huntington Beach State Park 843-237-4440. St. John’s Greek Festival When: Thursday September 24th Thru Sunday September 27th Where: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church What: Come on out and enjoy mouth-watering Greek foods such as Gyros, Roasted Lamb, Greek Salad, Spanikopita and Mousaka – as well as a wide assortment of Greek pastries and breads. Soft drinks, beer and Greek wines will also be available. Try a Baklava Ice Cream Sundae. You can dine in, or get it to go. It is all wonderful and a great experience. Sara’s Beach Walk When: Sunday September 20th 2009 Where: Start is at Huntington Beach State park What: Sara’s Beach Walk is an annual event dedicated to the memory of Sara Goodwin. The walk will span 1, 5 and 15 miles of the beautiful beach and will take place in the latter part of each year. Sara's Annual Beach Walk was designed to accommodate just about anyone with a desire to participate, from the serious Hard Walker to our younger generation, the Punk Walkers, and also finally to our Strollers. October: 2nd Annual Oktoberfest at the Market Common When: Saturday, Oct 3 3:00p Where: The Market Common, Myrtle Beach, SC What: OOMPAH!! Oktoberfest Festival features the Reingold Band, a selection of over 25 beers, German wine, German food from The Market Common restaurants, and children's activities! Children's Activities Include: Facepainter, Living Statue, Pumpkin Painting, Balloon Artist, Bounce House Shrimp and Jazz Festival Little River When: October 10 & 11 Where: On the Waterfront in Little River. What: Hours are 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM on Saturday and 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM Sunday. Admission is $4.00 at the gates. Children under 12 are free Loris Bog Off When: October 17, 2009, 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Where: What: This annual festival features a parade, a chicken bog cooking contest, crafts, arts, games, bands, local entertainment and gospel singing. Held every third Saturday in October, the festival includes a chicken bog cooking contest, 200 vendors (food, arts & crafts, retail and non-profit) a large kid's pavillion, fireworks and a concert. Concerts: There is something for everyone when it comes to music in Myrtle Beach, here is just a very small sampling of the diversity and the acts coming to Myrtle beach this fall. 09/26/09 Jason Michael Carroll with The Carter Twins House of Blues Myrtle Beach 10/03/09 B.B. King House of Blues Myrtle Beach N. Myrtle Beach SC 10/04/09 The Black Crowes with Truth & Savage Co. House of Blues Myrtle Beach N. Myrtle Beach SC 10/06/09 STONE TEMPLE PILOTS with Meat Puppets House of Blues Myrtle Beach N. Myrtle Beach SC 10/15/09 David Cook House of Blues Myrtle Beach N. Myrtle Beach SC 10/16/09 Blues Traveler with special guest : Elmwood House of Blues Myrtle Beach N. Myrtle Beach SC 10/17/09 Bonnie Raitt with Randell Bramblett House of Blues Myrtle Beach N. Myrtle Beach SC Art: Myrtle Beach is also home to a wonderful art museum witch this fall is having a few great exhibitions they are truly don’t miss. The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is located at 3100 South Ocean Boulevard Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577. September 5th 2009 thru January 3rd 2010 Faces and Stories: A Portrait of Southern Writers Bibliophiles and art lovers alike will appreciate moving black-and-white photographs by internationally acclaimed photographer Curt Richter, who was initially commissioned by Louis D. Rubin, Jr., a South Carolina native. September 5th 2009 thru January 3rd 2010 25 Years of Jonathan Green 25 Years of Jonathan Green , which is a part of the Barbara Burgess-John Dinkelspiel Collection of Southern Art highlights 25 years of artwork done by Jonathan Green. :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: ::