From surfing witches and chicken bog cook-offs to new festivals and coastal traditions, the Grand Strand comes alive with experiences found nowhere else.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- If you ask a local when Myrtle Beach is at its best, many will point to fall. The days remain pleasantly warm, making it easy to spend the entire day outdoors. But the weather is only the beginning. Distinctive traditions, unexpected celebrations and new experiences give fall a character all its own along the Grand Strand.
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