From the rich heritage of the "Blessing of the Inlet", to Arts and Crafts Festivals, our famous Fish Fries, Boat Parades, and Golf Tournaments, Murrells Inlet is an active community with lots of fun things to do. View our list of planned events below. Call (843) 357-2007 for more information.

26th Annual July 4th Boat Parade at high tide - Freedom is Fine in 2009

There’s nothing more patriotic than seeing a line of decorated boats cruising down the creek for the Murrells Inlet Fourth of July parade. The year’s theme is Freedom is Fine in 2009. Boat decoration contest entry forms will be available at Garden City Realty, Dunes Realty, Captain Dick’s Marina or Booty’s. Entry costs $5. You only need to enter if you want to be judged in the decoration contest. Anyone is welcome to join in the parade at no charge. Spectators can line the Marshwalk area for the best view of the parade. Come early for a great viewing spot and stick around to have dinner at any of the fine Inlet restaurants after the parade. Boat Parade begins at 5 p.m. Call 843-357-2007 for info.

July Fourth Fireworks at 10pm

Fireworks are shot off over the Inlet waters. Thousands of people line the shores to enjoy the display. Call 843-357-2007.


6th Annual Soda Jerk Contest

Come to Lee’s Inlet Apothecary & Gifts at 3579 Hwy 17 Business to experience the creations of our most talented soda jerks. The contest celebrates the anniversary of the store’s opening and began when the owners installed their 1920s marble and milk glass soda fountain in 2002. Call 843-651-7979 for more information.


Celebrating America’s Heroes at the Murrells Inlet Dead Dog Saloon

Join in the day-long benefit of music, food, raffles and fun. Proceeds benefit local American heroes. Visit the </a>www.deaddogsaloon.com|Dead Dog Saloon website<a href=http:// or call 843-651-0664. Dead Dog Saloon is located on the Marshwalk at 4079 Hwy 17 Business. class="B" target=_blank>


21st Annual International Beach & River Sweep

Beach Sweep/River Sweep—organized by S.C. Sea Grant Consortium in partnership with S.C. Department of Natural Resources—is the largest one-day litter cleanup of South Carolina’s beaches and waterways. Last year, over 6,000 South Carolinians from the mountains, through the midlands, to the coast collected over 57 tons of trash from our waterways, covering 1,345 miles of environmentally sensitive areas. Visit </a>www.dnr.sc.gov|SCDNR website<a href=http:// for more information. Or call Huntington Beach State Park at 843-235-8755 to help clean up the shore of our favorite pristine beach. class="B" target=_blank>

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Grand Strand Bicycle Rides

Interested in a group ride? The Bike Shop leads rides on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year. These rides offer something for everyone. Visit </a>www.grandstrandbicycles.com|Grand Strand Bicycles website<a href=http:// or call Tim & Mary at 652-3700 for more information. class="B" target=_blank>


Coastal kayaking at Huntington Beach State Park

Experience the Murrells Inlet marsh upfront and personal. Join in this kayaking fun on a two hour guided tour of the salt marsh. Excellent for beginners, participants need to reserve a spot at the Education Center (235-8755) by 4:00pm on Sunday prior to program. Designed for ages 9 and up, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring drinking water, sunscreen, and lace up shoes that can get wet and muddy. Fee $30/per person. Meet at the Education Center, then caravan to Oyster Landing. Visit the </a>www.huntingtonbeachstatepark.com|Friends of Huntington Beach State Park website<a href=http://or call 843-235-8755 for more information. class="B" target=_blank>


Georgetown County Public Meeting on Murrells Inlet Dredge Site

Georgetown County and its consultant will be conducting a public meeting in reference to the Murrells Inlet Confined Disposal Facility Site. They ask all interested members of the community to attend. The meeting will be at the Family Life Center of Belin United Methodist Church, 4182 Hwy 17 Business. Contact Don Corinna, Capital Projects Manager of Georgetown County, at 843-545-3325 or Counciman Oakley, at 843-357-1675, with any questions.


Brookgreen Gardens hosts performances for the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art

Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet is hosting a performance by pianist Philip Powell. Visit </a>www.pawleysmusic.com|Festival website<a href=http:// for more information on these and other performances. class="B" target=_blank>
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34rd Annual Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival

Huntington Beach State Park hosts this exciting event. Wander through Atalaya Castle among hundreds of arts and crafts vendors invited to show off and sell their hand-crafted wares. Visit </a>www.discoversouthcarolina.com|SCPRT website<a href=http://or call 843-235-8755 for more information. class="B" target=_blank>


Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire Department Open House at the Inlet Firehouse

MIGCFD opens up the doors of its firehouse to the children and adults of the community. Tour the fire trucks. Get a chance to work a fire hose. Watch the firemen scale a building or use the jaws of life to save a victim in an automobile. Have a hot dog and visit with friends. It’s an evening of educational fun and friendship for all! Call the Fire Department at 843-651-5143 for more information.


10th Annual Lip-Rippin’ Chililympics Chili Cook-Off at Spud’s Waterfront

The event has earned its reputation as a "must do." Sponsored by the Surfrider Foundation, local chili chefs cook up a variety of delectable chili dishes. New South Brewing Company will serve up their brews of the season. Live music all day from local favorites and kids’ activities, including the Little Miss Chili Pepper contest, will provide fun for all. For more info. contact Bruxanne 843-333-2034 or visit </a>www.surfridergrandstrand.org|the Grand Strand Surfrider Foundation website<a href=http:// class="B" target=_blank>


Harvest Home Weekend at Brookgreen Gardens

A weekend of great fun for all family members. Enjoy scarecrow building contests, pumpkin painting, live entertainment and more. Visit </a>www.brookgreen.org|Brookgreen Gardens website<a href=http:// or call 843-235-6000 for more information. class="B" target=_blank>

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Halloween on the Marshwalk for the Adults & the Kids

Bring the kids to the marshwalk (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm) for trick-or-treating fun and a costume contest. WPDE Ed Piotrowski will be giving the weather with the kids on the Marshwalk. Call 843-651-3232.

Later in the evening starting at 8pm, the adults enjoy a night of outlandish fright, fun, costumes and prizes. Dress up to win or just come by to watch. It’s guaranteed to make you laugh! Costume entries must visit each of the Marshwalk restaurants. Final judging will be held at 11:00 pm at the Dead Dog Saloon. Call 843-651-3232

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It’s an annual black tie optional event that features an exquisite "Taste of Murrells Inlet" with offerings from twenty of our fine Inlet restaurants. Exciting auction items, a night of dancing with music and an open bar add to the evening’s festivities at Inlet Affairs. Proceeds benefit Murrells Inlet 2020. Tickets $100 per person. Call 843-357-2007 for more information.


Ducks Unlimited Greenwing Day

The Ducks Unlimited Greenwing Event provides great fun and educational events for the children. Call 843-995-4300 for more information on the Greenwing Day.


Belin Methodist Church Bar-B-Q & Bazaar

Delicious BBQ, homemade foods and crafts and family entertainment add up to a day of fun at the church’s Family Life Center. Visit the </a>www.belinumc.org|Belin Methodist Church website<a href=http:// or call 843-651-5099 for more information. class="B" target=_blank>

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Ducks Unlimited Banquet

The Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet will be hosted on Friday evening Call 843-458-0037 for more information on the Annual Banquet.


6th Annual Murrells Inlet 2020 Oyster Roast

It’s a favorite event for locals and visitors. Oyster eaters belly up to the tables for an all-you-can-eat afternoon of steamed oysters. A menu of other food items and beer and soda are available. Enjoy great offerings from Dead Dog Saloon, Drunken Jack’s, Divine Fish House, Bovine’s, River City Cafe and more. Local musicians, Wendell Matthews and the Lowtide Bandits, return for an encore performance to entertain the crowd for the day. Guaranteed a fun afternoon for all. Call 843-357-2007 for more information.


Business 17 Holiday Sweep

Litter Makes Us Crabby in Murrells Inlet! Murrells Inlet 2020 sponsors the annual holiday Clean Up of Highway 17 Business and surrounding streets in Murrells Inlet. Volunteers should meet at Morse Park Landing at 8am to receive assignments and supplies. Santa hats will be given out to the volunteers. Call Murrells Inlet 2020 at 357-2007 for more information.


African American Community Coalition Annual Fish Fry

The African American Community Coalition is sponsoring their annual fish fry. Grab a heaping to go box of fish and grits or fries with slaw. Theodore is cooking! Mmmm. It’s good! Proceeds benefit the AACC. Call 843-995-3637 or 843-421-6013 for more information.


Tara Hall Christmas Tree Sale at the Lazy Gator

Chritmas Tress start on sale the day after Thanksgiving. Call ahead to reserve your tree or stop by The Lazy Gator at 3986 Hwy 17 Business to pick out a fresh cut Christmas tree. Tree sales benefit Tara Hall Home for Boys. Stop by and enjoy the Christmas season ambience at the tree lot. Look for the strung lights and burning fire. Make your season bright and help make a season brighter for a young Tara Hall boy. Call 843-651-4244 for more information or to reserve your tree in advance.


AACC Community Day

The African American Community Coalition invites everyone to enjoy a day of great eats, good fun, games, music, fellowship and thanks. The event will take place on John Singleton’s property at 1354 Turntable Rd. at the corner of Turntable & Monique. Call Calvin Watters at 843-651-1243 or Rudolph Brown at 843-385-8265.


Nights of a Thousand Candles

Brookgreen’s most popular annual event has become a holiday tradition! Thousands of lights sparkle from Live Oak trees and illuminate garden paths as musicians perform, carolers sing and visitors experience the enchantment that only this event can bring. Visit </a>www.brookgreen.org|Brookgreen Gardens website<a href=http:// or call 843-235-6000 or 800-849-1931 for more information. class="B" target=_blank>

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Christmas Parade starts at 3pm

Get in the holiday spirit with the annual community parade, "Christmas Boats and Floats for the Kids"! Come and enjoy the fun as the Murrells Inlet Christmas parade starts at Willcox Avenue and marches down Business 17. Immediately following the parade, meet at Morse Landing Park with Santa and the gang. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with the children at the park. The Christmas tree will be lit and the Eagle Scouts will man a bonfire to take the nip out of the air. Choirs will entertain the crowd at the park. This event is a must-do for all the kids and the grown-ups who still have a lot of kid left in them. Happy Holidays! Call 843-357-2007 for more information.


Light Up the Inlet Christmas Decoration Contest Judging at dark

Residents and businesses are invited to decorate for the holidays. Bragging Rights will be awarded to winners in the following categories: Religious, Nostalgic, Clark Griswold, Gone Fishin’ and Charlie Browniefest. Entries due by end of day on Monday, December 8th. Judging will be at dark on December 11th. Click Christmas Decoration Contest Form to print the entry form. Forms are due in the office by Monday, December 8, 2008 at 5pm. Juding will be on December 11, 2008. The entry and winner list will be posed in this spot on Friday, December 12, 2008. Call 843-357-2007 for more information.




Holiday Open House with Santa at Lee’s Inlet Apothecary & Gifts

Visit with Santa and enjoy the holiday season at our favorite apothecary at 3579 Hwy 17 Business. Call 843-651-7979 for more information.


Lost at Sea Memorial Names Submission Due Date

Families and friends of loved ones who have been lost at sea are invited to submit names for inscription on the monument. The Lost at Sea Memorial ceremony is scheduled for April 5. Names must be submitted by the 2009 deadline to be included in this year’s ceremony. Visit the </a>www.lostatseamemorial.com|Lost at Sea Memorial website<a href=http:// to review the criteria requirements and download the application. class="B" target=_blank>

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Atalaya’s Special Day

March 10th, the mutual birthday and wedding anniversary of Anna and Archer Huntington, is a special day for Atalaya Castle. Tour the castle and enjoy an informative lecture in the tranquility of the courtyard. Afterwards cake and refreshments will be served. Visit </a>www.discoversouthcarolina.com|SCPRT website<a href=http:// or call 843-235-8755 for more information. class="B" target=_blank>

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South Strand Wildlife & History Day

Visit Huntington Beach State Park for a day of natural and cultural history. Displays, tours and hands-on activities will be set up in the Atalaya courtyard throughout the day. Learn about our ghost stories, saltmarsh ecology, history of rice culture, birding, Atalaya, alligators and more! Enjoy the free entertainment. Stop by one of our fine Murrells Inlet restaurants set up at the castle ready to serve you favorite Lowcountry and seafood eats. Visit </a>www.discoversouthcarolina.com|SCPRT website<a href=http:// or call 843-235-8755 for more information. class="B" target=_blank>
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Murrells Inlet 5K Race for the Inlet

2009 Race for the Inlet! 5K Run, Walk, and Family Bike Ride. (Casual bicycling only) USATF Certified Course. Come out for this fun, family event that’s suitable for all ages and all skill levels. Proceeds benefit Murrells Inlet 2020.


Diggin It & Plantacular Sale at Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens sponsors its annual spring garden festival and horticulture plant sale. Call 843-235-6000 for more information.


14th Annual Blessing of the Inlet at Belin Methodist Church

A favorite day for all Inlet locals. Spend the day enjoying great eats from local restaurants, baked goods from the church ladies, entertainment all day long, games for the children and arts & crafts treasures for sale. Join us as we bow our heads in prayer to give thanks for our beautiful marsh. Call 843-651-5099 for more information.


5th Annual Makai Luau - Best Luau on this side of the Pacific

The Grand Strand Surfrider Foundation will host the annual luau at Crown Reef Resort. Price inlcudes food, beverages and entertianment, including Hawaiian music, hula dancing, a fire show and silent auction. Rain or shine! Tickets are limited, so get them early! For more information visit </a>www.grandstrandsurfrider.org|The Grand Strand Surfrider website~~.


Red, White & Blue at Brookgreen Gardens

Flags honor the war memorial and graves of veterans buried on the grounds. Call 843-235-6000 for more information.

The Lazy Gator Gala

Join in the fun at the "Gator" to usher in our favorite season -- summer. Antique cars, artwork, jazz music, prizes and more are featured at the Lazy Gator Unique Gifts & Christmas Treasures Store at 3986 Hwy 17 Business. Call 843-651-4244 for more information.


Murrells Inlet Rotary 10th Annual Flounder Tournament & Fish Drop

Registration occurs Friday before the tournament, 4-7 pm at Crazy Sisters Marina, 4123 Hwy 17 Business in Murrells Inlet. The tournament kicks off at 6am on Saturday from Crazy Sisters Marina. Proceeds benefit the Murrells Inlet Rotary Club charitable projects. For registration information, call 325-1821.