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!
NOVEMBER – DECEMBER – JANUARY
8th Annual Tour de Plantersville & Cultural Festival
The Annual Tour de Plantersville & Cultural Festival is a cycling adventure offering metric century 62-mile, 25-mile, and 12-mile ride options through the natural setting of the Plantersville community of South Carolina. Taking place on a Saturday in early November, the ride is perfect for avid cyclists training for their next race as well as for families wanting to share a healthy adventure together.
The ride takes participants along the historic scenic byway in Plantersville. Chicora Wood Plantation is a new stop added last year. Find out more about the plantation: click here.
The event includes a fun-filled day of activities with a cultural festival showcasing live music and a vast selection of treasures from local vendors. Stop by one of the tasty food trucks for a variety of local delights after a rejuvenating day of outdoor activity. From early Christmas shopping to face painting, the event offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Route Maps
62 Mile:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28804204
25 Mile:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51522809
12 Mile:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51346904
Several rest stops throughout the route are equipped with water, restrooms, and snacks to help keep our cyclists going. Free parking is available onsite. Packet pick-up times and locations will be announced closer to the event. We strongly encourage participants to pick up packets in advance to avoid long registration lines. For those unable to haul the family wheels to the event, the Tour de Plantersville partners with Pee Dee Bicycle Company of Myrtle Beach and Cyclopedia of Pawleys Island to have rental bikes delivered to the event!
https://tourdeplantersville.com
Location: Plantersville Elementary School – 1668 Exodus Drive, Georgetown SC, 29442
Annual Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast
All-You-Can-Eat Oysters, LIVE Music, and Venders! Join Murrells Inlet 2020 in early November for this Annual Oyster Roast in the parking lot of Wicked Tuna. Enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters and live entertainment. Plus a variety of other food selections as well as a large selection of libations! All proceeds benefit Murrells Inlet 2020, a 501(c)3 grassroots community non-profit organization.
$40/person admission – Rain or Shine, no refunds. Check-in at the front of the Wicked Tuna parking lot. Bring your ticket confirmation giving you access to the event, your own oyster bucket (fill it up as many times as you like), and an official oyster roast koozie. Oysters are first come first serve.
https://murrellsinletsc.com/events
Location: Wicked Tuna parking lot at 4123 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet SC, 29576
Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk
Stride with purpose at the Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut held in mid-November. Get ready to race through one of America’s oldest summer resort town, where scenic marshes meet the Atlantic’s breeze. Choose your challenge – the 5K turns around in Bird’s Nest, while the 8K treats you to a stunning ocean panorama before looping back. This year’s race is held in memory of Chief Guy Osborne who passed away in 2015.
Show up bright and early on the Saturday of the race at the Pawleys Island Nature Park in front of the town hall for a flat, fast and unforgettable course.
Register online. $45 for 5K/$50 for 8K, cost increases a few days before the strut. Expect awards, medals, swag, portos, water, and snacks!
https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/PawleysIsland/PawleysIslandTurtleStrut5K8K
Location: Town Hall of Pawleys Island – 323 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island SC, 29585
Villages of Hobcaw Barony 3-Hour Tour
While Friendfield Village is the most frequently visited African American village at Hobcaw Barony, there are remnants of additional hidden villages rarely seen by the public but worth visiting. On this seasonal fall tour, participants will visit four such villages to discuss the history of each through oral interpretation and historical photographs. Participants will drive-by the lone cabin at Alderly/Oryzantia, land once owned by Joseph and Theodosia Burr Alston, before stopping in Barnyard Village. Next is Strawberry Village to see the one-room schoolhouse, and then Friendfield Village to visit the cabins and church.
Plan to dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen, bug spray and water. Cancellation could occur due to inclement weather. A 14-person passenger bus will transport participants on rustic roads, which are often rutted and can be a rough ride. Hobcaw Barony tries to keep roads smooth, but conditions are not guaranteed. Please expect moderate exertion with standing and walking on uneven terrain at times. This special tour lasts 3 hours and takes place most Saturdays through the year.
Reservations required. $40 per person.
https://hobcawbarony.org/events
Location: Hobcaw Barony hosted by The Belle W. Baruch Foundation – 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown SC, 29440
Georgetown County Sweet Potato Festival
Sponsored by Georgetown Rev 250, enjoy food, history and community at the Sweet Potato Festival located at Hobcaw Barony! The festival is an immersive historical and culinary experience for the whole family. Expect signature pie contests and tastings, storytelling, living history reenactments, workshops, cultural heritage presentations and exhibits as well as local arts, crafts, and food vendors.
Free and open to the community and typically held in November – come celebrate and learn!
Location: Hobcaw Barony, 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown SC, 29440
MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights
Relax and enjoy the salt air while getting into the holiday spirit – and have a Merry MarshWalk Christmas! Running late November through December evenings, admission is free to stroll through this spectacular Christmas lightshow experience located along the half mile creek side restaurant row boardwalk decked out in an array of Christmas lights synced with festive Christmas music.
View the 20′ LED Christmas tree at the end of Veteran’s pier. Grab your favorite festive photo op at the Candy Cane Arch, Gingerbread House, Santa’s sleigh, and giant Christmas ornament. Visit Santa’s Village featuring children’s activities, petting zoo, barrel cart rides, visits with Santa, Christmas characters, and more! Santa’s Village and visits with Santa will be available Friday-Sunday evenings. *Some children’s activities require a fee. Vendors will also be on site for Christmas shopping where you are sure to find the perfect gift!
The MarshWalk Group sponsors the MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights and includes the following restaurants: Bovine’s, Wahoo’s Fish House, Drunken Jacks, Creek Ratz, Dead Dog Saloon, The Claw House, The Wicked Tuna, and Sloppy Jose’s Cantina and Seafood Grille.
FREE admission.
https://marshwalk.com/calendar/marshwalk-wonderland-of-lights-2025
Location: The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, 4025 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
Nights of a Thousand Candles
Experience one of the most beloved holiday events in the southeast, Nights of a Thousand Candles. See Brookgreen Gardens come to life amid the soft evening glow of more than 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights. From 4 to 9 p.m. stroll the paths with a warm cup of cider, listen to live holiday music, and celebrate the season with family and friends!
Add a touch of magic to your visit with the Sparkle & Fun Package! This package includes a glass of wine (or cider) and a set of holographic glasses that will create a stunning visual effect, turning every light at Brookgreen Gardens into a mesmerizing and unforgettable display of color and sparkle.
Live drop-in music events occur through the evening. Tree Lighting takes place 6:00 to 6:15 pm. The Harvest Restaurant is open but make reservations ahead of time! A delicious assortment of food trucks will be available each night as well. This event runs Thursdays through Sundays beginning late November through early January. Be sure to purchase your tickets well ahead of this popular event!
Dress warm, Arrive early!
https://www.brookgreen.org/events/nights-thousand-candles
Location: Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
Georgetown Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade
Kick off the holiday season with the Annual Georgetown Christmas Tree Lighting at Francis Marion Park on the first weekend in December (Fri/Sat) – a family-friendly event free to all! The next day is the annual Christmas Parade. Show up early to pick your spot along the Front Street parade route.
Location: Tree Lighting at Francis Marion Park – 750 Front Street, Georgetown SC, 29440
Location: Christmas Parade route on Front Street – Front Street, Georgetown SC, 29440
Murrells Inlet Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade
Kick off the holiday season with the Annual Murrells Inlet Christmas Tree Lighting at Morse Park Landing – a family-friendly event free to all! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there! Enjoy holiday music and a variety of kids crafts. The evening tree lighting takes place on the first Saturday of December and the next day is the annual Christmas Parade. Show up early to pick your spot along the Highway 17 Business parade route. The parade starts at Wilcox Avenue and ends at Wachesaw Road. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there too!
https://murrellsinletsc.com/events
Location: Tree Lighting at Morse Park Landing – 4939 Hwy 17 Bus, Murrells Inlet SC, 29576
Location: Christmas Parade along Hwy 17 Business – between Wilcox Ave & Wachesaw Rd, Murrells Inlet SC, 29576
Christmas Oyster Roast at Bellefield Plantation
Come to Bellefield Plantation at Hobcaw Barony to celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way with a Lowcountry oyster roast and BBQ feast complete with chicken bog, side dishes, dessert, wine, and beer. Enjoy tours and interpretation of Bellefield Plantation including Southern customs and symbolism of Christmas greenery, plantation preparations of the 19th century, and the Baruch family’s hunting parties of the 20th century. Please BYOC (bring your own chair). Participants’ cars will need to navigate rustic roads comprised of sand and dirt. Event is rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather and bring sunscreen and bug spray. Due to catering requirements, a minimum number of participants must be registered by December 1 for this mid-December afternoon event. Event exertion level is moderate entailing some walking and standing for short periods.
https://hobcawbarony.org/event
Reservations required. $75 per person.
Location: Hobcaw Barony hosted by The Belle W. Baruch Foundation – 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown SC, 29440