Surfside Beach Local service guide

Events in Surfside Beach

Events checked October 7, 2026.

Find events for the week of October 5, followed by recurring series and annual festivals.

Sources: Town of Surfside Beach calendar (opens in a new tab) · Visit Surfside Beach calendar (opens in a new tab) · county library calendar (opens in a new tab)

This week October 5 – 11, 2026

DayEventTimePlace
Friday, Oct 9 Fire Department Open House (opens in a new tab) 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Surfside Beach Fire Department

Later events

One-off events

December 2026

DayEventTimePlace
Sunday, Dec 6 Christmas Tour of Homes (opens in a new tab) 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Various Locations

Recurring series

Mon 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Hula & Fire Show

Polynesian dancing and fire spinning at the end of the pier. Arrive by 6:30 p.m. in July and August. The deck fills up. Free.

Place
Surfside Pier
Runs
Mondays, June–September Season ended

Source: Town of Surfside Beach calendar

Tue 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Farmers Market

Produce from Horry County growers, shrimp off the boat, bread, and honey. Twenty-odd vendors under the oaks. Free to walk in.

Place
Memorial Park
Runs
Tuesdays, May–December

Upcoming dates

October 2026
  • Tuesday, October 13
  • Tuesday, October 20
  • Tuesday, October 27
November 2026
  • Tuesday, November 3
  • Tuesday, November 10
  • Tuesday, November 17
  • Tuesday, November 24
December 2026
  • Tuesday, December 1
  • Tuesday, December 8
  • Tuesday, December 15
  • Tuesday, December 22
  • Tuesday, December 29

Source: Town of Surfside Beach calendar

Thu 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Arts & Crafts Market

Local painters, potters, and jewelry makers, plus a few woodworkers. Smaller than the farmers market and easier to browse with children. Free.

Place
Memorial Park
Runs
Thursdays, June–November

Upcoming dates

October 2026
  • Thursday, October 15
  • Thursday, October 22
  • Thursday, October 29
November 2026
  • Thursday, November 5
  • Thursday, November 12

Source: Town of Surfside Beach calendar

Sun 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Summer Concert Series

Enjoy beach music and shag on the pier deck. Bring a folding chair. The benches go early. Entry is free.

Place
Surfside Pier
Runs
Sundays, June–September Season ended

Source: Town of Surfside Beach calendar

Celebrate Surfside Beach Festival

The short answer

Completed: September 12, 2026. The next date remains unpublished. See the town flyer (opens in a new tab).

Last verified September 9, 2026 · Source: Check the festival site for updates (opens in a new tab)

Annual festivals

Find published dates for annual celebrations. Past dates show a completed label. Check each source for updates.

BBQ FestivalThe town barbecue festival.
Completed Source: event calendar
Kite FestivalA spring kite festival.
Completed Source: event calendar
Sun Fun KickoffA summer kickoff celebration near the beach.
Completed Source: event calendar
Fourth of July fireworksAn Independence Day fireworks celebration.
Completed Source: event calendar
End of Summer Fireworks FestivalFireworks and activities close out the summer season.
Completed Source: event calendar
Celebrate Surfside Beach FestivalA community festival in Surfside Beach.
Completed Source: event calendar
Fall Family FestivalA fall festival for families.
Completed Source: event calendar
Turkey TrotA Thanksgiving morning run.
Source: event calendar
Christmas Tree Lighting FestivalThe town holiday tree lighting.
Source: event calendar
Christmas ParadeThe town Christmas parade.
Source: event calendar

Surfside Beach luau

The town's 2026 events flyer (opens in a new tab) lists no Surfside Beach luau. The Carolina Cup Pro/Am Surf Fest calendar entry (opens in a new tab) lists a Hawaiian luau for Saturday night, September 12, 2026.