Major Fall Festivals Set Across Horry County for Oct. 16–18 Weekend

Horry County residents looking for weekend outdoor plans have a rare open window in the fall football calendar from Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. With South Carolina on a bye week and Coastal Carolina playing on Friday night, local sports schedules leave Saturday open for major community festivals across the Grand Strand.

In Loris, the 47th annual Loris Bog-Off Festival takes over the downtown area on Saturday, Oct. 17. The event opens with the Chicken Run 5K early in the morning, followed by more than 200 craft and food vendors, children's activities, and multiple stages featuring local performers. Official Top Bog judging begins at noon, leading into People's Choice tastings, an evening concert, and a fireworks display. Festival admission is free, though attendees should plan for heavy traffic and walk from designated parking areas as attendance typically reaches tens of thousands.

In downtown Conway, the city continues its month-long Halloween takeover with the second annual Graveyard Grand Prix Coffin Races on Laurel Street near the Town Green. Teams will push homemade, human-powered coffins along the course, accompanied by food trucks, vendors, and family activities. Visitors can also explore Conway's downtown Halloween displays, Midnight Market vendors, and 30-minute riverboat cruises along the Riverwalk.

In Myrtle Beach, music lovers can attend the 10th anniversary of the Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival running Friday through Sunday. The multi-day event features three days of live music, food vendors, and a local marketplace. The festival takes place at 2501 N. Kings Highway, the former mall site opposite the convention center, and will feature performances by local acts, including the Conway High School Jazz Ensemble.

Residents planning to attend multiple events over the weekend should allow extra traveling time along major corridors like U.S. 701 and Kings Highway due to festival crowds. Cash is recommended for smaller food and craft vendors, and visitors should verify specific performance schedules with local organizers before heading out.