2006 Calendar of Events

JANUARY 2006 21-21 Amateur Wine Maker’s Competition -Silver Coast Winery 11:00am-6:00pm. Join us as we combine these two wonderful events for the first time. Home winemakers proudly enter their wines in hopes of a ribbon. Puzzling questions about winemaking are answered to help make your wines even better next year! 21-21 Beach Ball -7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Sand Dollar Squares & Grand Strand Strutters Square Dance Clubs presents Mainstream & Plus Square Dancing, Advance Tip and Levels 1-5 Round Dancing. Jim Jones and Joel Spivey Calling Genie & Jack Whetsell Cuing. Square dance attire. Location: First Presbyterian Church, 1300 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. 21-21 Harry Manx in Concert -:00 PM. Enjoy an evening of unique music by Harry Manx, a leading innovator of Canadian Blues, accomplished guitarist, songwriter and performer. Profits to benefit local school music departments. Includes food & beverages. Location: Historic Myrtle Beach Train Depot. Call 843-497-3643 for more information. FEBRUARY 2006 11-11 Doo Woop Dance -Silver Coast Winery 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Bring your sweetheart and dance the night away in the barrel room at Silver Coast Winery. 50's dance/costumes contests. Date is Tentative. Please call to confirm. Location: Silver Coast Winery 6680 Barbeque Road Ocean Isle Beach. Call 910/287-2800 for more information. 11-11 Wine & Chocolate Festival -Silver Coast Winery 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Celebrate with wonderful chocolate and beautiful wine. Location: Barbeque Road Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Call 910/287-2800 for more information. Admission is $5. Children twelve & under free. 12-12 Festival Brass Annual “Pops” Concert -3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 901 North Kings Highway. Free. Call Lawrence Beadle at 843-238-3366 for more information. This concert is one of the highlights of the CanAm Days Festival. 14-14 Sweetheart Dinner Dance -Silver Coast Winery 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Bring your sweetheart and dance the night away in the barrel room at Silver Coast Winery. Location: Silver Coast Winery 6680 Barbeque Road Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28479. Call 910/287-2800 for information. Admission/Fees: $75 per couple includes dinner & 1 bottle of wine. 17-19 2006 BI-LO Myrtle Beach Marathon -843-293-RACE 17-19 BI-LO Myrtle Beach Marathon -The Marathon Committee is pleased to have the Myrtle Beach House of Blues sponsor the Marathon Relay. The relay will be known as the House of Blues Myrtle Beach Marathon Relay. The Relay is one of the growing events of Marathon weekend and the House of Blues sponsorship will aid in continuing this growth. 25-25 Winter Parrot Head Fest -Music by The Rum Punch Bandits and by Jan Boom & The Little Big Band. Vineyard tour (2:30), wine tastings, food, crafters & more.... $7/person La Belle Amie Vineyard 26-27 11th Annual Horry County Museum Quilt Gala -Organization: Horry County Museum From: 2/26/2006 to: 2/27/2006 Hundreds of Entrys from South Carolina and East Coast from Wall Hangings, Wearables, Bed Quilts and more! Hourly Demonstrations on Techniques and Applications. Door Prizes, Raffle Drawings, Vendors, Supplies. Co-sponsored by Grand Strand Quilters. This is a "Kid Friendly" Event Location: Ocean Lakes Campground, 6001 S. Kings Hwy. Phone: 843- 248-1542 26-27 11th Annual Horry County Museum Quilt Gala -Organization: Horry County Museum From: 2/26/2006 to: 2/27/2006 Hundreds of Entrys from South Carolina and East Coast from Wall Hangings, Wearables, Bed Quilts and more! Hourly Demonstrations on Techniques and Applications. Door Prizes, Raffle Drawings, Vendors, Supplies. Co-sponsored by Grand Strand Quilters. This is a "Kid Friendly" Event Location: Ocean Lakes Campground, 6001 S. Kings Hwy. Phone: 843- 248-1542 26-27 11th Annual Horry County Museum Quilt Gala -Hundreds of Entrys from South Carolina and East Coast from Wall Hangings, Wearables, Bed Quilts and more! Hourly Demonstrations on Techniques and Applications. Door Prizes, Raffle Drawings, Vendors, Supplies. Co-sponsored by Grand Strand Quilters. MARCH 2006 9-11 National Shag Dance Championship -8 p.m., 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, “The Attic” - Myrtle Beach Pavilion, $12.00 - $20.00 admission charged. Call Barry Thigpen at 843-497-7369 for more information. This event is one of the highlights of CanAm Days. 9-12 Student Art Show -10 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday and 12 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday at Inlet Square Mall, 10125 Hwy 17 Bypass South, Murrells Inlet. Free. Call Holly Dalby at 843-651-6990 for more information. This event is one of the highlights of the CanAm Festival. 10-19 Brookgreen Gardens’ Sculptures and Influences of Anna Hyatt Huntington -9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet. Admission Prices: Adults (age 18-64) $12.00, Seniors and age 13-19 $10.00, Children (age 6-12) $5.00, and age 5 and under Free. Contact Helen Benson at 843-235-6000 for more information. 11-19 45th Annual Canadian-American Days -With over 60 events, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy. Welcome Reception and Expo, Wildlife and History Day, Big Band Dance, and much more! 11-19 45th Annual Canadian-American Days -With over 60 events, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy. Welcome Reception and Expo, Wildlife and History Day, Big Band Dance, and much more! 11-11 Antique Car Show -10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Colonial Mall Parking Lot, 10177 North Kings Hwy., Free admission, Kim Dayvault, 272-4040 ext. This event is one of the highlights of CanAm Days. 11-12 Home Show 2006 -This event takes place at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 21st Avenue North and Oak Street, Myrtle Beach. Call Rose Anne O’Reilly at 843-347-7311 for more information. Details to follow. 11-18 Le Grande Cirque -8 p.m., 10 a.m. on Wednesday, The Palace Theatre, 1420 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach. $27.00. Call box office for times and ticket information at 843-448-0588. 11-11 Sun Coast Cruisers Car Show -The Sun Coast Cruisers, Wilmington's largest car club, will host this special event. If you are looking for an exciting week-end join us. Call 910/200-3288 for more information. 16-16 Myrtle Beach Civitan Club’s Annual Pancake Supper -5–8 p.m. at Harry’s Breakfast Pancakes, 2306 North Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach. Proceeds support Children’s Charities, $6.00 per person. Call 843-457-6678 for more information. This event is one of the Highlights of the CanAm Festival. 17-19 18th Annual Run to the Sun -Classic cars from various states and Canada. 50% of tickets sales go to sponsored charities. Raffle and vendors. Pee Dee Street Rodders 17-19 3rd Annual St. Patricks Beach Ball -Various Myrtle Beach locations 17-19 Cheer Ltd. Nationals -7 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 21st Avenue North and Oak Street, Myrtle Beach. Adults $20.00, Children (6- 12) $10.00 and under age 5 Free. Weekend pass also available. Call Scotti Marshburn at (910) 488-2600 for more information. 17-19 Craft Show -10 a.m. – 9 p.m. at Inlet Square Mall, 10125 Hwy 17 South Bypass, Murrells Inlet. Free. Call Holly Dalby 843-651-6990 for more information. 17-17 St. Patrick’s Day Party -4 p.m. at Blarney Stone’s in Celebrity Square at Broadway at the Beach, 1318 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach. Free. Call 1-800- FUN-IN-MB or 843-626-6644 for more information. This events is one of the highlights of CanAm Days. 18-18 Fireworks Spectacular -8 p.m. at Broadway at the Beach over Lake Broadway. Free. Call Julia Sluss at 1-800-FUN-IN-MB or 444-3200 for more information. This event is one of the highlights of CanAm Days. 18-18 Saint Patrick's Day Festival and Parade -The day starts off with a parade of 150 units marching down Main Street at 9:00 a.m. Next comes the festival, which runs until 4 p.m. Celebrants can shop and view arts and crafts, sample a variety of traditional and first-rate foods, PLUS be entertained throughout the day at three separate stages. APRIL 2006 8-8 26th Annual Doll Show & Sale -Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Dolls of all kinds plus accessories, doll-making supplies, fabrics & lace. Special Bleuette exhibit. Doll appraiser 1-3pm. Minor doll repairs. Raffle prizes to raise money for four local charities. This is a "Kid Friendly" Event Location: Myrtle Beach Convention Ctr Exhibit Hall C 2101 Oak St. 8-8 26th Annual Doll Show & Sale -Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Dolls of all kinds plus accessories, doll-making supplies, fabrics & lace. Special Bleuette exhibit. Doll appraiser 1-3pm. Minor doll repairs. Raffle prizes to raise money for four local charities. This is a "Kid Friendly" Event Location: Myrtle Beach Convention Ctr Exhibit Hall C 2101 Oak St. 22-22 Blues & Jazz Festival -La Belle Amie Vineyard - Enjoy Blues & Jazz by The Kerry Michaels Band and by One Leg Up from Asheville NC. Also, vineyard tour (2:30), wine tastings, crafters, food... $7/person (under 18 & over 80 free) Location: Hwy 90 & St. Joseph Road, N. Myrtle Beach 29-30 Art in the Park -9 - 5pm. Since 1973, this event has been showcasing original art that is created by the displaying artist without benefit of purchased, reusable molds, kits or commercial mass production. MAY 2006 11-11 Home Show 2006 -This event takes place at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 21st Avenue North and Oak Street, Myrtle Beach. Call Rose Anne O’Reilly at 843-347-7311 for more information. Details to follow. 12-21 Myrtle Beach Bike Week - 13-13 Bluegrass on the Waccamaw -1:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Thie event is held in historic downtown Conway's Riverfront Park under the Waccamaw River Bridge. This event is free to the public. For more information call Jennings Chestnut at 843-248-5399. 24-29 The Atlantic Bike Festival -Black Bike Week is not only the largest black bike festival in the world but it’s also the largest black beach week event period. Every Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-May 29, 2006) over 350,000 bikers travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for fun, food, festivities and more. 27-27 4th Annual Memorial Weekend Antique & Art Show -9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Annual Merchants Sidewalk Sale with food, music and fun. Location: Olde Southport Village 1102 N. Howe Street Southport, NC. JUNE 2006 1-5 55th Annual Sun Fun Festival - Summer Starts Here! -Summer Starts Here with over 80 events for the entire family to enjoy! Sun Fun Parade, Air Show, 5K Beach Run, Miss Sun Fun USA/Teen USA, Miss Bikini Wahine, beach games, Gospelfest, Kids Fair and much, much more! 1-5 55th Annual Sun Fun Festival - Summer Starts Here! -Summer Starts Here with over 80 events for the entire family to enjoy! Sun Fun Parade, Air Show, 5K Beach Run, Miss Sun Fun USA/Teen USA, Miss Bikini Wahine, beach games, Gospelfest, Kids Fair and much, much more! 2-3 Corvettes at Myrtle Beach -All Corvette Car Show. Friday night Welcome Party, Saturday Car Show, Road Cruise, and Awards Banquet. This is a "Kid Friendly" Event. Location: Broadway at the Beach. Call 843-650-3475 for more information. 24-24 'Round the Fourth -An Independence Celebration held along the Waccamaw River and throughout downtown Conway. This popular festival features many live entertainment venues, and arts and crafts show, a tennis tournament, multi-stages, activities and games for all ages, a business expo, trian rides, food, fireworks, and much, much, more! JULY 2006 20-22 2006 National Father & Son Team Classic -A 54-hole competition of Two Man Better Ball, Two Man Alternate Shot and Two Man Captain's Choice. Eligibility: Father and Son, Grandfather and Grandson, Stepfather and Stepson, Father and Son (In-Law), and Uncle and Nephew. AUGUST 2006 4-6 Craftsmen's Summer Classic Arts & Crafts Festival - 24th Annual -Original designs & work from over 250 artists & craftspeople from across N America. See creative process in action as exhibitors demonstrate.Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM 4-6 Sales-Tax-Free Shopping -Tax-exempt weekend applies to both state and local sales and use tax on certain items. See poster at stores for a list of items tax-exempt. Call 877-252-3052 for more information SEPTEMBER 2006 16-16 Silver Coast Winery's Purple Feet Harvest Festival -11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Grape eating, stomping, spitting and tossing. The reigning Lucy Look-a-like will hand over her crown to the new Lucy. Food. Arts & crafts. Music. Admission is $5. Children under twelve free. 22-24 31st Annual Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival -Artists who handmake their work are invited to submit applications for the 31st Annual Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival, a juried show held every fall at Huntington Beach State Park near Murrells Inlet. OCTOBER 2006 21-21 Loris Bog-Off Festival -Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM Cooking Contest for the Best Chicken Bog, Arts, Crafts, Children's Pavilion, Concert, Fireworks, 3 Stages of Entertainment 21-21 Silver Coast Winery's Octoberfest -11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Loosen your Lederhosen. Come listen to the Harbor Fest Big Band, try out your yodeling and eat the best German food around. Try our new wines and polka, polka, polka!