According to the weather here in Myrtle Beach it’s already spring, and soon the calendar will be catching up. We’ve created this spring calendar of events happening around the Myrtle Beach area so you can plan your perfect May and June vacation at Plantation Resort.
Rivertown Music & Craft Beer Festival Saturday, May 7 Downtown Conway910 B 5th Avenue, Conway
Conway Alive presents the Rivertown Music and Arts Festival this May. The street festival is home to a classic car show and now a craft beer tasting area. Take time to explore the live music and arts and crafts vendors. Admission is free.
Mayfest on Main Festival Saturday, May 7 10 am to 6 pmMain Street in North Myrtle Beach
The 11th annual Mayfest on Main Festival in North Myrtle Beach features live entertainment and family fun. The festival also offers arts, crafts, food, a children’s area, street entertainment and much, much more. Be sure to bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy the free concerts including the group “Starship” starring Mickey Thomas, best known as one of the lead vocalists of Jefferson Starship.
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally May 13-22 Various locations throughout the Grand Strand
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally is set for May 13-22, 2016 and features bike shows, vendors, tours and more around the Grand Strand. Enjoy cruising daycations to Charleston or up to Wilmington, N.C.
Harley Davidson locations are hot-spots throughout the week along with hangouts like Jamin’ Leather, Beaver Bar, the Rat Hole, Suck Bang Blow, Myrtle Beach Speedway, Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar and many others. There’s also a Loop Tour that’s nearly 200 miles through Horry and Georgetown Counties.
Swamp Fox Biker Bash May 13-22 Swamp Fox Entertainment Complex1548 South Highway 501, Marion
The Swamp Fox Biker Bash promises 10 days full of fun! They’re hosting live music all day and all night, a burnout pit, Sunday Funday ride, contests, a Breakfast ride, obstacle courses, stunt riders, bike builds, Battle of the Bands, food, $2 draft beers and so much more. They offer tent and RV camping and a “Swamp” Meet to sell or trade parts. We suggest buying your tickets in advance.
World Famous Blue Crab Festival May 14 and May 15 Little River Waterfront4460 Mineola Avenue, Little River, SC $3 in advance or $5 in advance for a 2-day pass. Tickets at the door are $5/person
The 35th annual Blue Crab Festival hosts lots of food, fun, arts, crafts and more! The event takes place along the beautiful Little River waterfront and hosts a kids’ area with tons of games and things to do. Admission is $3 in advance or $5 in advance for a 2-day pass. Tickets at the door are $5/person. This event is family and biker-friendly.
Atlantic Beach Bike Week May 27-30 various locations throughout the Grand Strand
Hit the road and drive up to North Myrtle Beach for Atlantic Beach Bike Week, also known as Black Bike Week. This motorcycle rally is held every year during Memorial Day weekend. Meet and greets, parties, live music and entertainment will be held throughout the weekend.
Check out their website for details on specific events held during Black Bike Week.
Lego Exhibit “Nature Connects” March 5 – September 5Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens is hosting 12 larger-than-life LEGO® brick sculpture installations in its Native Wildlife Zoo. Created by Sean Kenney, renowned artist and children’s author, “Nature Connects, Art with LEGO® Bricks” is an award winning exhibit currently touring the country. Made from almost a half million LEGO® bricks, the sculptures bring nature to life with a 6-foot tall hummingbird hovering over a trumpet flower, a deer family made from 48,000 bricks, a giant tortoise, a 7-foot long giant dragonfly, and more. The exhibit is open daily and is included in garden admission. Watch a time-lapse of the installation of the exhibit below:
Butterfly House Open Daily Whispering Wings Butterfly ExperienceBrookgreen Gardens $3/adults, $2/child +garden admission
This seasonal exhibit features a lush garden filled with tropical plants where hundreds of butterflies soar through the air. Whispering Wings contains a pupae emergence room where you can observe the transformation from chrysalis to adult butterflies. The exhibit is open daily. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for children in addition to garden admission for a 30-minute timed visit.
Gullah Program 1 pm Wednesdays in May and JuneBrookgreen Gardens
Ron Daise, Vice-President for Creative Education and a Gullah descendant, presents an entertaining and informative program about the culture, food, language, and history of the Gullah Geechee people. The program is located in the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium and is free with garden admission. Here’s a preview of the program in the video below:
Red, White, and Blue Salute to Veterans May 28-30Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen staff and volunteers place flags throughout the gardens at patriotic sculpture and sculpture created by veterans. Printed information about these artists and their work is available at the Welcome Center.
Plantation Resort’s Burger Bingo Mondays in May 12:30 pm Activity Center $9/person
Burger basket includes burger, chips and soda. Sign up by 12 pm the day of the game at the Indoor Pool or by calling ext. 1400.
Plantation Resort’s Shirts to Dye For Wednesdays in May 12:30 pm Activity Center $12/person, $10/child
Make your own tie-dye masterpiece! There are different patterns and colors to choose from to make an individualized souvenir! T-shirts feature a Plantation Resort logo. Bring other items to tie-dye along with your t-shirt is encouraged. No advanced notice required. Click here for more information.
Paint a Masterpiece: An Art Class Tuesdays in May 12 pm Activity Center $30/person
Paint and Unwined is coming from Murrels Inlet to teach you how to paint at our Resort! Join us as a professional artist assists you in creating your own painted masterpiece. Feel free to bring your own snacks, beer or wine for a fun time while you paint! Check our Facebook or inquire at the Indoor Pool (ext. 1400) for our painting of the month. Sign up by 10 am Tuesday at the Indoor Pool Office or by calling ext. 1400. Click here for more details.
La Belle Amie Vineyard Tour Thursdays in May 10 am to 3 pm Activity Center $20/person
Let us chauffeur you to La Belle Amie where you will enjoy a tour of their lush vineyard and, of course, taste the fruit of their labors with a wine tasting. Reservations required by 5 pm the Wednesday before (and strongly encouraged due to this event’s popularity) . Minimum of 4 people necessary for a trip with a maximum of 42 people. For additional information, visit La Belle Amie’s website here.
Plantation Resort’s Taste of Italy Thursdays in May 5-7 pm Activity Center $12/person
Join us for an all-you-can-eat Italian Buffet featuring 3 different pastas and 3 different sauces. Advanced tickets required by noon Thursday at the Indoor Pool Office. This event is a favorite so please make reservations early. See more about it here.
Sun Fun Festival June 3-5downtown Myrtle Beach
The Sun Fun Festival is back in Myrtle Beach after a five year hiatus! Activities planned include shag dance lessons, live concerts, a parade and more. The festival is held at the same time as the Native Suns Salt Games in downtown Myrtle Beach and serves as a kick-off to another great summer season. Stay tuned for more details on the 2016 Sun Fun Festival in Myrtle Beach.
The Native Sons Salt Games 2016 June 4 & 5Myrtle Beach Boardwalk between 8th and 9th Avenues North
This two-day event held on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 is an action-packed celebration of life at the beach where competitors test their skills against one another in the water and on the sand. The 2016 schedule includes the Beach Bum 5K, Beach Brawl Wrestling Tournament, BLVD Blowout Skateboard Competition, and a Junior Beach Volleyball Tournament.
Past year’s Salt Games drew more than 500 participants and 3,000 spectators for events like surfing, paddleboard racing, volleyball, lifeguard games, a kids run, hot dog eating contest, yoga, a crossfit challenge and a bikini contest.
In addition to the official games and contests, several mini-events and just for fun activities take place during the weekend, including cornhole tournaments, an open half pipe, a giant game of twister, Surfrider education zone and health food vendors.
Cool Summer Evenings Wednesday – Friday, June 8 – August 5Brookgreen Gardens
After a day at the beach, visit the gardens in the cool of the evening and enjoy concerts, kids programs and dinner in the Pavilion Restaurant. Entertainment and programs are included in garden admission. Creek Cruises are $8 in addition to admission.
Myrtle Beach Corvette Club Car Show June 3 – 4 9 am-3 pmBroadway at the Beach
Rev those engines! Broadway at the Beach welcomes the 21st Annual Corvettes at Myrtle Beach Car Show. The Welcome Party kicks off the event on Friday, June 3rd at the Landmark Hotel (just a few minutes away from Plantation Resort). The Car Show is held on Saturday, June 4th at Broadway at the Beach south parking lot next to the Big D movie theater.
Summer Nights June 6-September 4Broadway at the Beach
Take a stroll through Broadway at the Beach with live entertainment! From musicians, comedians and characters to performers from across the country, you won’t want to miss a minute of Broadway at the Beach’s summer nights beginning June 6th and continues every night all summer!
Sushi Rollin’ Class at Plantation Resort Every Thursday 12:30 pm Activity Center $15/person
Come learn how to roll sushi! All materials will be provided for making two California Rolls. Please sign up by 9 pm Wednesday at the Indoor Pool or by calling ext. 1400. See our Sushi Rollin’ blog article for more information.
Plantation Resort’s Totally Turtles Every Thursday 2:30 pm Activity Center $2 Donation (donations help our local sea turtle rescue)
Bring your youngsters to make an adorable turtle mosaic and learn something new about sea turtles! After the first mosaic, all extra mosaics are only $5. You may also purchase a frame for only $5.
Proceeds raised from visitors like you who donate to the activity, go towards sea turtle rescue groups like SeaTurtle.org, the Myrtle Beach Sea Turtle Rescue and the South Carolina Aquarium. Read more about how your donations are helping these adorable creatures by clicking here.
Backyard Bash
Thursdays in June 5-7 pm $15/person
Our backyard is your backyard! Join us for food, fun, music and an all-around awesome summer “backyard” pool party. Advanced tickets required by noon Thursday at the Indoor Pool Office or by calling ext. 1400.
We hope you take advantage of these spring events during your next vacation. All these activities are just a short drive from Plantation Resort, so call 1-800-845-5039 and reserve your Spring in Myrtle Beach today!