Myrtle Beach Area Events

January 2008

Conway Art Walk - Jan 6

Visit nearby Conway, SC and discover beautiful arts and crafts by local artists.

For more information: conwaymainstreet.com

Winyah Bay Heritage Festival - Jan 11-14

Sponsored by the Georgetown County Historical Society and Museum the Winyah Bay Heritage Festival commemorates the area's strong heritage of hunting, fishing and decoys.

For more information: winyahbay.org

Apache Pier Annual Chili Cookoff - Jan 20

Enjoy live entertainment and delicious chili. To enter the cookoff call or register by e-mail.

For more information: apachefamilycampground.com

Birdwatching Basics - Jan 24

Visit the Myrtle Beach State Park and learn how to identify the area's coastal birds. Bring your own binoculars or rent a pair for $1. Registration required. $5 program fee.

For more information: southcarolinaparks.com

National Shag Dance Championships - Jan 26-27

Ready to swing? The Annual National Shag Dance Championships is the “Best Swing Event in the USA". Preliminaries will be held on January 26th & 27th at Studebakers located at 2000 N Kings Hwy.

For more information: shagnationals.com

The Fabric of Jazz - Jan 26 thru Mar 25
A Tribute to the Genius of American Music by Lauren Camp

Quilts embodied with the soul of jazz music by fiber artist Lauren Camp. Quilts feature Jazz greats Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Louie Armstrong and more. Jazz instruments and performances in multi-panel sequences.

For more information: myrtlebeachartmuseum.org

“Voices of Change“ Concert - Jan 28

A Long Bay Symphony Concert featuring celebrated violinist, Timothy Fain performing works by Beethoven, Prokofiev, Hindemith, Sibelius and Barber. Tickets $25-$45 or $8 for students.

For more information: longbaysymphony.com

Sea-Crets - Jan 31

Visit the Myrtle Beach State Park and discover sea creatures including sea stars, sponges and crabs. Registration required. $5 program fee.