Calendar of Events – May 2012

MAY 2012

MAY 8 – Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game, 1251 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach
7:00 PM
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game. Single “A“ advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 877-918-8500
Web: info@myrtlebeachpelicans.com

 

MAY 8 – Golf Tournament, True Blue Golf Club, Pawleys Island
12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Golf tournament benefiting Honor Flight Myrtle Beach program to sending World War II veterans to Washington, DC.
Phone: 843-357-4470 or 843-236-9504
Web: www.honorflightmyrtlebeach.com

MAY 8 -The Urban Sea Turtle, Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 S. Kings Highway
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Learn the fascinating natural history of SC’s state reptile, the loggerhead sea turtle, and how you can have a positive impact on their nesting and feeding
habitats. There will be no live turtles at this program. Appropriate for ages 6 and up
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 843-238-0874
Web: www.myrtlebeachsp.com

MAY 9 – Battleship Alive, Battleship North Carolina, 1 Battleship Road Wilmington, NC 28401
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Requires regular Battleship admission. Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by reenacting daily
duties & drills. Free with regular Battleship admission.
Phone: 910-251-5797
Web: www.battleshipnc.com

 

MAY 9 – Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game, 1251 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach
7:00 PM
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game. Single “A“ advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 877-918-8500
Web: info@myrtlebeachpelicans.com

MAY 9 – ANTHONYS PIZZA CAR CRUISE-IN by HOT ROD PROMOTIONS, CORNER OF GLENNS BAY ROAD &HWY.17,BYPASS SURFSIDE BEACH SC
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
CAR CRUISE-IN.OLDIES MUSIC,GREAT FOOD,DOOR PRIZES TO CAR ENTRANTS
Phone: 843-503-8245

MAY 10 – Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game, 1251 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach
7:00 PM
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game. Single “A“ advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 877-918-8500
Web: info@myrtlebeachpelicans.com

MAY 10 – Tale of a Whale, Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Learn how to eat like a whale, hear what whales sound like, find out how big whales and dolphins are, what species are found off our coast, and much more.
(45 minutes)
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 843-238-0874
Web: www.myrtlebeachsp.com

MAY 11 – Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game, 1251 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach
7:00 PM
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game. Single “A“ advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 877-918-8500
Web: info@myrtlebeachpelicans.com

MAY 11 – *Summer Soundfest* featuring : Kings County at House of Blues Myrtle Beach, Sugar Shack Deck, 4640 Highway 17 S., N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Doors: 08:00 PM
Show: 08:00 PM
Price: Free
Ages: all
PHONE: 843-272-3000

MAY 11-20 Myrtle Beach Bike Week, Various Myrtle Beach Locations
Web: MyrtleBeachBikeWeek.Com

MAY 12 – Rivertown Music and Arts Festival, Downtown Conway, SC
10:00 AM to 9:00PM
Great music, art and a variety of cuisine choices will celebrate this annual event. Local and regional bands will provide music ranging from jazz to gospel to steel drum ensembles.
Festival-goers are encouraged to bring a chair to enjoy the musical acts. Local artists, crafters and merchants will line the downtown streets offering an assortment of wares including pottery, wood, glass, photography, jewelry and paintings. gourmet food, hotdogs and local cuisine will also be available in the food court area. No coolers.
Website: conwayscchamber.com
Phone Conway Downtown Alive at (843) 248-6260 for more details.

MAY 12 – Mayfest on Main, Where: Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC
10:00 AM to 6:00PM
The 7th annual Mayfest on Main festival will feature some of the best live musical acts, art, craft and food vendors, a community stage and a children’s area.

Bring a beach chair to this family event to enjoy a day on Main Street. Browse local shops while strolling the street for one of a kind beach memories.
The Main Stage is located at “the Horseshoe” and begins performances at 12:30 pm.
Website: parks.nmb.us

MAY 12 – Sew a Sweetgrass Basket! by Ultimate Gullah, 900 3rd Ave., Conway, SC
10:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Ms. Vera Manigault, of Mt. Pleasant, will demonstrate the techniques and share her knowledge of the art form. Students will be able to sew and weave, create their keepsake sweetgrass baskets.
Phone: 843-488-4885
Web: ahop.ultimategullah.com

MAY 12 – 25th Annual Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach golf tournament, Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach, River Oaks Golf Plantation
Captain’s choice. $80 per person entry fee includes golf, cart, continental breakfast, on course refreshments, lunch, and door prizes. Raffle tickets for great prizes will be sold
Phone: 843 448-8451

MAY 12 – Lloyd B. Bell Memorial Golf Tournament by North Myrtle Beach Rotary Club, Eagle Nest Golf Course
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Rotary Club of NMB is holding their Annual Golf Tournament at Eagle Nest Golf Course in Little River. All proceeds will be used for annual scholarships to be presented to NMB High School students.
Phone: 843-446-3087
Web: www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-Club-of-North-Myrtle-Beach/121209884624726

MAY 12 – Sonata to Mothers – Afternoon Tea for Mothers by Long Bay Symphony, Eagle Crest Gracious Retirement Living
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Join us for an afternoon tea for mothers with music performed by the Long Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra Woodwind Quintet
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 843-448-8379
Web: www.longbaysymphony.com

MAY 12 – Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game, 1251 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach
7:00 PM
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game. Single “A“ advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 877-918-8500

MAY 12 – *Summer Soundfest* featuring : Kings County at House of Blues Myrtle Beach, Sugar Shack Deck, 4640 Highway 17 S., N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Doors: 08:00 PM
Show: 08:00 PM
Price: Free
Ages: all
PHONE: 843-272-3000

MAY 12 & 13 – Myrtle Beach Lacrosse Challenge, City of Myrtle Beach, Grand Park at the Market Common
Youth Lacrosse Tournamanet for boys and girls. Free admission and public welcome.
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 843-918-2284
Web: www.myrtlebeachlax.com

MAY 13 – Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game, 1251 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach
3:00 PM
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game. Single “A“ advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 877-918-8500

MAY15 – The Urban Sea Turtle, Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 S. Kings Highway
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Learn the fascinating natural history of SC’s state reptile, the loggerhead sea turtle, and how you can have a positive impact on their nesting and feeding habitats. There will be no live turtles at this program. Appropriate for ages 6 and up
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 843-238-0874
Web: www.myrtlebeachsp.com

MAY 17 – Tale of a Whale, Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Learn how to eat like a whale, hear what whales sound like, find out how big whales and dolphins are, what species are found off our coast, and much more.
(45 minutes)

This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 843-238-0874
Web: www.myrtlebeachsp.com

MAY 17 – Integrating with PR and Social Media – Lunch and Learn Program by AF-Coastal Carolians, 9000 N. Ocean Blvd
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
This program will look at how advertisers can work with PR to make the most of emerging opportunities and develop programs that are greater than the sum of its parts.
Phone: 843-448-1123
Web: www.aafcoastalcarolinas.org/2012/04/may-program/

MAY 18 – Sounds of Summer Concert Series, McLean Park, North Myrtle Beach
7:00 PM
The North Strand Optimist Club will offer food and drinks for sale. Feel free to bring a lawn chair, blanket, food or non-alcoholic beverages and make an evening out of the free concerts.
Web: https://www.myrtlebeach.com/myrtle-beach-events/venue/mclean-park/
Web: https://parks.nmb.us/pages.aspx?id=18

May 18 – BASS PRO SHOPS – Myrtle Beach Mall, Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone: 843-361-4800
Free “Outdoor Essentials Seminars”
6:00 PM Hiking Basics
7:00 PM Campfire Cooking
8:00 PM Kayaks and Canoes

May 19 BASS PRO SHOPS – Myrtle Beach Mall, Myrtle Beach
Phone: 843-361-4800
Free “Outdoor Essentials Seminars”
1:00 PM Life Jackets
2:00 PM Inflatable Life Jackets
3:00 PM Camping Essentials
4:00 PM GPS Tips and Techniques
5:00 PM Backpacking

May 19 – Touch-A-Truck by Childrens Museum of SC, 2501 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Come see AND touch trucks and other heavy equipment. We’ll have fire trucks and tractors and all sorts of cool vehicles, as well as special crafts. Reduced admission: $5/person
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 843-946-9469
Web: www.cmsckids.org

May 19 – Be a Pier Scientist by Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Have fun using real laboratory gadgets and field equipment to conduct pure science while gathering measurements. For ages 8 years and up. $3 program fee per person. Exact change appreciated. (1 hour)
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 832-238-0874
Web: www.myrtlebeachsp.com

MAY 19-20 Blue Crab Festival by Little River Blue Crab Festival Inc., 4484 Mineola Avenue, Little River SC 29566
Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
31st annual Blue Crab Festival, located on the Intracoastal Waterway’s waterfront in historic Little River. More than 200 arts and crafts exhibitors, lots of great seafood, children’s area, and terrific beach music
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 843-385-3180
Web: www.bluecrabfestival.org

 

May 20 BASS PRO SHOPS – Myrtle Beach Mall, Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone: 843-361-4800
Free “Outdoor Essentials Seminars”

1:00 PM Dutch Oven Cooking
2:00 PM Inflatable Life Jackets
3:00 PM Tent Set-Up
4:00 PM Smoker (Grill) Tips and Techniques
5:00 PM Backpacking

May 20 – Myrtle Beach Divas Half Marathon by Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, North Myrtle Beach
Grab a tiara and run like a diva. This half marathon is a fun-filled ladies weekendat the beach.
Phone: 843-916-7264
Web: www.runlikeadiva.com

MAY 21 – Georgetown Harborwalk Festival, Georgetown, SC
Annual Harborwalk Festival. Events range from harbor boat tours, to a bass fishing tournament and is topped off by a street dance until midnight with live music.
Web: https://www.theharborwalk.com/

MAY 22 – The Urban Sea Turtle, Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 S. Kings Highway
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Learn the fascinating natural history of SC’s state reptile, the loggerhead sea turtle, and how you can have a positive impact on their nesting and feeding habitats. There will be no live turtles at this program. Appropriate for ages 6 and up
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 843-238-0874
Web: www.myrtlebeachsp.com

MAY 22 – Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game, 1251 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach
7:00 PM
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game. Single “A“ advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 877-918-8500

MAY 23 – Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game, 1251 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach
7:00 PM
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game. Single “A“ advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 877-918-8500

MAY 24 – Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game, 1251 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach
7:00 PM
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game. Single “A“ advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 877-918-8500

MAY 24 – Tale of a Whale, Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Learn how to eat like a whale, hear what whales sound like, find out how big whales and dolphins are, what species are found off our coast, and much more.

(45 minutes)
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 843-238-0874
Web: www.myrtlebeachsp.com

MAY 24-27 Temptations Revue – A Tribute Featuring Nate Evans at Calvin Gilmore Theater, 8901 North Kings Hwy. MB SC / The Carolina Opry
7:30 PM
Witness the re-creation of one of the most legendary Motown acts of all time, featuring the fabulous Nate Evans, who sang lead for the Temptations, recognized worldwide for their silky choreography, distinct harmonies and definitive style.
Phone: 843-913-4000
Web: www.cgp.net/Temptations

MAY 25 – Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game, 1251 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach
7:00 PM
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game. Single “A“ advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 877-918-8500

MAY 26 – 2nd Annual Dirty Myrtle Mud Run by Festival Promotions at Waterbridge @ Carolina Forest
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Obstacle race through water, sand, mud and much more. Last year we had over 600 participants. We will sell out at 1,000 this year.
Phone: 843-712-2618
Web: www.dirtymyrtlemudrun.com

MAY 26 – A Crabby Experience at Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Try to catch a variety of crabs, fish and other critters from the pier. Catch and release only. Limited traps available on a first come, first serve basis for arental fee of $5 per trap. Exact change is appreciated! Bait is sold at the pier.

This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 843-238-0874
Web: www.myrtlebeachsp.com

MAY 26 – May Day Planting of May Pole by Tree of Life Ministries of Myrtle Beach, 9526 Hwy 707, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Tree of Life Ministries is sponsoring their 1st May Day Festival. This is a kid friendly event which is fun for the whole family. Admission is FREE. All day entertainment, planting of May Pole, food, sports,etc. Vendors may apply. Phone: 843-997-9845

MAY 26 – DELI ONE CAR CRUISE-IN by HOT ROD PROMOTIONS, 5702-A SOUTH KINGS HWY.MYRTLE BEACH SC.(SOUTH OF PIRATELAND CAMPGROUND ON RIGHT)
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
CAR CRUISE-IN.OLDIES MUSIC,GREAT FOOD,DOOR PRIZES TO CAR ENTRANTS.
Phone: 843-503-8245

 

MAY 26 – Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game, 1251 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach
7:00 PM
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game. Single “A“ advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 877-918-8500

May 26 & 27 – BASS PRO SHOPS
Phone: 843-361-4800
1:00 PM Family Activities
2:00 PM Tent Set-Up
3:00 PM Sleeping Bag Race
4:00 PM Metal Detector Treasure Hunt

Crafts (While supplies last)
Photo Download – families get a fun camping photo taken
Photo Contest – open to kids 13 years old and younger

Enter for a chance to win an outdoor Maui Adventure. See associate for details.

MAY. 26, Myrtle Beach Memorial Day Parade, Downtown Myrtle Beach
10 AM to 12 PM
Major General Robert E. Livingston will serve as Grand Marshal for the event. The parade will begin at 27th Avenue North and continue down Ocean Boulevard to 9th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach. Visit the website if you’d like to register to be a participant.
Downtown Myrtle Beach is home to a brand new boardwalk, shops, restaurants, entertainment and fun. Don’t miss the Myrtle Beach classics while you stroll along the street!
Web: https://www.myrtlebeachmayfest.com/memorial_day_weekend_parade.html

MAY 27 – Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game, 1251 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach
6:00 PM
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game. Single “A“ advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 877-918-8500

MAY 28 – Memorial Day Service, Town of Surfside Beach, 410 Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
The Town of Surfside Beach Memorial Day Service will be held at the Veterans Memorial in Fuller park.
Phone: 843-650-9548
Web: www.surfsidebeach.org

MAY 28 – 47th Annual Memorial Day Observance at Battleship North Carolina, 1 Battleship Road Wilmington, NC 28401
5:45 pm FREE. Remember those who gave their lives in service by honoring veterans at the Battleship’s traditional Memorial Day Observance.
Phone: 910-251-5797
Web: www.battleshipnc.com

MAY 29 – The Urban Sea Turtle, Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 S. Kings Highway
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Learn the fascinating natural history of SC’s state reptile, the loggerhead sea turtle, and how you can have a positive impact on their nesting and feeding habitats. There will be no live turtles at this program. Appropriate for ages 6 and up
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 843-238-0874
Web: www.myrtlebeachsp.com

MAY 31 – Tale of a Whale, Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Learn how to eat like a whale, hear what whales sound like, find out how big whales and dolphins are, what species are found off our coast, and much more.
(45 minutes)
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Phone: 843-238-0874
Web: www.myrtlebeachsp.com