Myrtle Beach Area Welcomes Visitors After Imelda Stays Offshore

(Photo Courtesy of Visit Myrtle Beach)

Officials with Visit Myrtle Beach are thankful to report that Myrtle Beach and South Carolina’s Grand Strand remain fully open to visitors as Hurricane Imelda moves out to sea. Accommodations, attractions, and restaurants are welcoming guests as usual, all major travel routes into the region are open, Myrtle Beach International Airport flights are running on schedule, and the area’s fall events are moving forward as planned.

“We’re very thankful that the recent tropical activity had minimal impact on our beautiful shores,” said Denielle Van Dyke, public relations manager, Visit Myrtle Beach. “Our community takes these storms very seriously, and we’re always relieved when there’s no direct impact on our region. As always, we encourage residents and visitors to remain weather-aware and stay up-to-date on the latest ocean conditions.”

Officials noted that with the storm system now clear, the forecast for early October calls for mostly sunny skies, lower humidity, and moderate temperatures, which are the perfect conditions for enjoying the Grand Strand’s many upcoming seasonal celebrations, such as:

• Myrtle Beach’s Vintage Market Days (Oct. 3-5): Original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures and more are among the unique finds showcased at this annual bazaar.
• The City of Halloween, SC (Oct. 1-31): Downtown Conway transforms into “Halloween, SC” with festive décor, themed attractions and spooky fun for all ages.
• Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art (Oct. 2-18): Three weeks of world-class performances and art showcases at picturesque The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island.
• Surfside Beach Fall Family Festival (Oct. 4): The heart of “The Family Beach” welcomes kids of all ages to enjoy live music, food vendors and more.
• Harvest Home Weekend at Brookgreen Gardens (Oct. 4-5): Cele ate autumn traditions in style with hayrides, pumpkin decorating, scarecrow building and more.
• Oktoberfest! at Barefoot Landing (Oct. 4): German-inspired food and drink specials, live music, and the annual Wiener Dog Contest help to raise money for the Humane Society.

Additional weekend happenings include Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Week, Pedal in the Park in Little River, Water Lantern Festival in The Market Common, Mac & Cheese Fest at Pelican’s Park, Mustang Stampede and All Ford Car Show at Broadway at the Beach, Boardwalk Comic Con in Myrtle Beach and many more. Visit GrandStrandEvents.com for event listings.

Find Myrtle Beach’s Fall Vacation Guide with the latest trip planning insights and accommodation deals at VisitMyrtleBeach.com.

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