Around here, it’s all about the beach! But sometimes the beach can wait when something uniquely Pawleys is going on right here on the Waccamaw Neck!
Litchfield Real Estate & Vacation Rentals is your guide to all things happening on or near the Neck from Murrells Inlet to Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Island to our beloved historic Georgetown.
Our monthly calendar of events will help you plan and get the most out of your coastal Carolina beach getaway. Take a look!
AUGUST – SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER
Summer Light: Art by Night
Summer Light: Art by Night is an opportunity to explore and experience historic Brookgreen Gardens on summer evenings, June through August. Special art installations are exhibited throughout the sculpture garden that light up the gardens at dusk. Wednesdays and Saturdays, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Various bands perform live music each Wed/Sat night throughout the summer – bring a chair or blanket to hangout and listen. The gardens close for general admission at 5 p.m. Gates reopen at 6 PM for Summer Light. A separate ticket is needed for day and evening visits, and a discount is available if you purchase both simultaneously. Keepsakes Museum Shop will be open as well as a variety of food and beverage options.
https://www.brookgreen.org/events/summer-light-art-night
Location: Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
National Sculpture Society Annual Awards Exhibition
The premier annual exhibition of American figurative sculpture returns once again to Brookgreen Gardens. Featuring the work of American masters alongside rising stars, the National Sculpture Society’s annual awards exhibition presents the finest in contemporary figurative sculpture. Visitors to Brookgreen Gardens will vote for their favorites to win the People’s Choice Award which is announced at the conclusion of the exhibit and the National Sculpture Society gives 17 awards.
This annual National Sculpture Society exhibit is open daily August through October, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Free to members as well as visitors with garden admission.
https://www.brookgreen.org/events/national-sculpture-society-92nd-annual-awards-exhibition
Location: The Hoy and Mize Galleries of the Rosen Gallery, Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
Gulllah Geechee Junkanoo Festival
Join us for Brookgreen’s Gullah Geechee Junkanoo Festival, a vibrant celebration of West African, Caribbean, and Gullah Geechee heritage. This event, typically held on a Saturday afternoon in mid-September, features presentations, exhibits, artisan’s market, African drumming and dancing, children’s crafts, and delicious Gullah and African-inspired food tastings. Enjoy live Afro-Brazilian Jazz as well as captivating Gullah storytelling. Inspired by the Bahamian Junkanoo festival, this celebration highlights the rich cultural connections of the African diaspora. Come dressed in colorful, casual, or Afro-centric attire.
https://www.brookgreen.org/events/gullah-geechee-junkanoo-festival
Location: Wall Lowcountry Center Complex at Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
Annual Georgetown Art & Wine Walk
Organized by the Georgetown Business Association, a voluntary non-profit organization, the Art & Wine Walk features a juried fine art show in the historic district of Georgetown, South Carolina providing a picturesque backdrop for this celebration of artistic endeavors.
The annual Georgetown Wine Walk is a two-day weekend event in early September offering a fun-filled evening of wine tasting while exploring local businesses, viewing artwork on display, and strolling along Georgetown’s charming Front Street.
Location: Historic Georgetown SC – 120 Broad Street Georgetown, SC, 29440
Annual Fall Tribute Concert at Brookgreen Gardens
Sway with the Spanish moss beneath the arboretum oaks as a tribute concert brings the timeless hits of a featured legendary band to life. Celebrate the music that has defined generations and relive the unforgettable energy of iconic hits!
Tickets are $45 for Garden members or $50 for non-members. VIP tickets are $135. Limited VIP Tickets provides preferred parking and seating, wine & cheese reception, souvenir glass, complimentary concert site shuttle. This mid-September event is a fundraiser so tickets are non-refundable.
All ticket holders have chairs under the concert tent. Advance tickets required. Seating is general admission only without a VIP ticket. Beverages and light refreshments are available for purchase. No coolers or outside food or drinks are allowed. Food trucks will be on site. Gates open at 6 PM and the concert is 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
https://www.brookgreen.org/events
Location: Arboretum at Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
Annual Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival
Featuring over 100 of the finest artisans, the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival, this three-day beachside festival in late September is hosted in Atalaya, the former home of Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington. The Moorish-style winter home and sculpture studio was built during the Great Depression by the New York philanthropists and will host over 100 artists and their work, live music by accomplished local musicians on a stage in the courtyard, as well as a food court with seafood, barbecue and other local culinary delights.
ADDMISSION & IMPORTANT INFO
- Daily festival admission is $10 per adult (16 and up) and free for ages 15 and under.
- Admission can be purchased at the festival gate inside the park.
- The park passport does not allow free or discounted entry into the festival.
- Dogs/pets of any kind are not permitted through the festival gates.
- Most areas inside the festival gates are not wheelchair or stroller friendly.
Located along U.S. 17 in Murrells Inlet, Huntington Beach State Park offers several hundred thousand visitors a year one of the most pristine beaches on the Grand Strand. The 2,500-acres of freshwater lagoon, salt marsh and maritime forest are outstanding examples of the state’s natural coastal ecosystems, and the park is widely regarded as one of the best birding sites along the East Coast.
https://southcarolinaparks.com/huntington-beach/atalaya-festival
Location: Huntington Beach State Park, 16148 Ocean Hwy, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Annual Pawleys Island Wine & Food Gala
Sample over 65 wines from renowned vineyards around the world and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by the area’s best chefs. The evening will include live music, delicious desserts, a silent auction full of wonderful items, and a complimentary wine glass. Wines will also be available for purchase at prices well below retail during this special event.
Casual cocktail attire. Cash bar available. Event held rain or shine on the first Thursday in October starting at 7 PM. Must be 21 years of age to attend. The Wine Gala is a benefit for The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art.
Tickets available to purchase only on the PIFMA website: https://pawleysmusic.com/
Location: The Reserve Golf Club, 18 Reserve Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art
The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art’s mission is to provide diverse music, arts and educational events and programs that create cultural experiences that educate, entertain and inspire.
Evening performances takes place under a 1,200-person capacity Festival Tent, rain or shine, through the month of October and located on the grounds of The Reserve Golf Club in Pawleys Island. Check out this year’s October performance line-up!
Tickets available to purchase only on the PIFMA website: https://pawleysmusic.com/
Location: The Reserve Golf Club, 18 Reserve Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
The Georgetown Wooden Boat Show – always held on the third weekend in October – features one of the Southeast’s best wooden boat exhibits with more than 100 classic wooden boats displayed on land and water, boatbuilding, a corrugated boat race, children’s model boatbuilding, a youth sailing regatta, knot tying, maritime arts and crafts, and food.
The Wooden Boat Show is a two-day event free to the public and takes place on the waterfront and along Front Street in Historic Downtown Georgetown. The Show is produced by the Harbor Historical Association, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All proceeds benefit the South Carolina Maritime Museum.
Location: Historic Downtown Georgetown, Front Street, Georgetown, SC 29442