The Best Fall Food & Wine Events in + Around Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach may be a hot spot for tourists during the summer for the beaches, restaurants, attractions, and golf – but the ideal weather hits around September. Or, maybe it’s October. The temperatures are warm enough to enjoy the beach, and the local events heat up – especially if you’re a food and wine lover! Here are the top 10 things to do in Myrtle Beach this fall…

Good Taste Guide to Fall in Myrtle Beach

date nights, festivals, wine dinners

We’ve rounded up all the best things to do this fall in Myrtle Beach if you love food and wine. Follow along on our social media channels for more!

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Live Music

Grand Strand Brewing Co • Check out live music on Saturday afternoons! Tip: the pretzel bites are the best beer snack!

Wine Dinners

Make a reservation for one of Ruth’s Chris Tastemaker wine dinners, which features fine wines paired with chef-prepared courses.

Rodney Strong + Raccoons

Order a bottle of Rodney Strong Symmetry and sit on the back deck next to the fire at Joe’s Bar and Grill and watch the raccoon run for entertainment. (fact: more glasses of wine, more entertaining raccoons become.)

Aynor Hoe Down

Sept. 16, 2023 – the name Aynor Hoe Down alone is reason to check out this festival! A parade, a pageant, food, vendors, children’s area and more will entertain your family!

Brew at the Zoo

Nov. 4, 2023 • Brew at the Zoo at Brookgreen is always a blast beer tastings, food trucks, live music, and silent auction.

Gordon Biersch Seasonal Menu

Head to Gordon Biersch for their seasonal Oktoberfest beer and menu selection which never disappoints. Pretzels with special beer mustards, red cabbage, spaetzel, pork chops… it’s worth the drive to Market Common in October.

Beer Dinner: A taste of the South

Sept. 14, 2023 • Crooked Hammock’s Chef Ervin is hosting a four-course dinner with beer pairings.

Wine Gala

Oct. 5, 2023 • Get dressed up for a wine night out, and purchase tickets for the annual Pawleys Island Food & Wine Gala. The event is part of the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Arts, and it is FABULOUS. (photo via PIFMA)

Dog Happy Hour

Have happy hour on the beach with your pooch: dogs are allowed on the beaches after 5pm in the off-season. (Here are the rules when you can take dogs on the beach in + around Myrtle Beach)

Crafts + Craft Beer

Oct. 7 & 8, 2023 • Head to Brookgreen Gardens for the Harvest Home Festival – it’s fun for the whole family – pumpkin decorating, hay rides, scarecrow stuffing, and hay piles for the kids, and craft beer + good food for the adults.

Loris Bog Off

Oct. 21, 2023 – Loris Bog Off Festival started as a chicken bog cooking contest in 1980, and has grown to be a huge festival with live music, children’s area, vendors, and food. And of course, the chicken bog contest!

Shrimp Festival

Oct. 14 & 15, 2023 • Little River Shrimp Festival presented by VWHRC • Saturday & Sunday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Historic Little River Waterfront • live music, fresh seafood from local restaurants, arts + crafts vendors

Conway Ghost Walk

Oct. 18 -21 15, 2023 • The Conway Ghost Walk sells out each year, so get your tickets early! Professional storytellers weave tales of lowcountry haints through the shadowy streets of Downtown Conway.

Pawleys Festival of Music and Art

Sept. 26 – Oct. 21, 2023 • Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art features incredible live performances. Billy Joel’s original band the Lords of 52nd Street, the Texas Tenors, and Spyro Gyra are a few notable events this year. Check out all of the events for the 2023 fall series here.

MYRTLE BEACH JEEP JAM

Oct. 20 – 22, 2023 • The Jeep Jam features an epic off-road Obstacle Course, Car Show, Beach Crawls, Raffles, Nightly Parties around the city and over 90 Vendors!

Myrtle Beach Beer Trail

Embark on a beer journey! Download the Myrtle Beach Beer Trail Pass and sample your way across 10 breweries.

Cool Cocktails

Head to Myrtle Beach’s hipster spot for cocktails and foodie food. Strong Waters cocktail hour game is strong (get it?) and stands out as one of the best restaurants in Grand Strand for a day date. Check them out on instagram for the monthly speakeasy secret password for a deal 🥂

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