Weekend List: Marathon, Oyster Roasts, and Compassion through Fashion
📅 March 1-2, 2025 🥂Grand Strand Weekend List
🥂 GRAND STRAND WEEKEND LIST
📅 March 1-2, 2025
Enjoy the weekend, Grand Strand explorers! ☀️
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🏃♂️ ON YOUR MARK
Myrtle Beach Marathon
📍 TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark
📅 Saturday, March 1 | 7:00 AM
🏅 Whether you're chasing a PR or just running for fun, this fast and flat course is a Grand Strand classic. Choose from the full marathon, half, or 5K! [More info]
🎭 MARDI GRAS MAGIC
LuLu’s Golf Cart Parade
📍 LuLu’s at Barefoot Landing
📅 Saturday, March 1 | 1:00 PM
🎷 Decorate your golf cart, throw some beads, and laissez les bons temps rouler at this festive parade. Dress in your Mardi Gras best for a chance to win prizes! [More info]
🦪 SEAFOOD + SUPPORT
Oyster Roast for the Coast
📍 Boardwalk Billy's
📅 Saturday, March 1 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
🦪 Enjoy fresh oysters, live music, and good vibes while supporting coastal conservation efforts. This event is all about great seafood and giving back. [More info]
🎨 FASHION + PHILANTHROPY
Compassion Through Fashion
📍 Myrtle Beach Convention Center
📅 Saturday, March 1
👗 Watch one-of-a-kind designs made from recycled and unique materials hit the runway in this creative charity fashion show. Proceeds benefit New Directions of Horry County. [More info]
🎶 TWIST & SHOUT
Chubby Checker Live
📍 Carolina Opry
📅 Sunday, March 2 | 7:00 P.M.
💃 Get ready to do The Twist with a legend! Chubby Checker is bringing his timeless hits to Myrtle Beach for a night of nostalgia and fun. [More info]
🦪 OYSTERS & BLOODY MARYS
11th Annual Oyster Roast & Bloody Mary Contest
📍 Wicked Tuna, Murrells Inlet
📅 Sunday, March 2
⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🍹 Murrells Inlet’s most beloved event is back! Sip creative Bloody Marys from top local restaurants (and cast your vote for the best one!), slurp fresh local oysters, and enjoy live music, local brews from New South Brewery, and waterfront views. 🎶🌊
🎟️ Admission is FREE! Oyster tickets are only sold at the event. Bring your own shucker to save a few bucks! [More info]
💙 Proceeds support the Sea Beyond Foundation.
🎭 MARDI GRAS MEETS GEORGETOWN
Baxter’s Brewhouse Inn Fat Tuesday Parade
📍 Baxter’s Brewhouse Inn, Georgetown
📅 Saturday, March 2
⏰ Duration: 4 Hours
🎷 Cruise down historic Front Street and end the ride at The Inn for a true Cajun-style celebration! Expect festive vibes, King Cake from Indigo Bakery, Cajun dishes, plenty of beads, and of course—great beer. 🍻🎭 Come hungry, thirsty, and ready to let the good times roll! 💜💛💚 [more info]
🦪 OYSTERS & ADOPTIONS
Liberty Tap Room Oyster Roast
📍 Liberty Tap Room & Grill, Myrtle Beach
📅 Saturday, March 1
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎉 Steamed oysters, live music & a great cause! Enjoy $14 oyster buckets, live tunes from If Birds Could Fly, and onsite dog & cat adoptions benefiting the Grand Strand Humane Society. 🐶🐱
📢 Bonus: Bring a donation for the Humane Society Supply Drive (pet food, litter, towels, blankets, etc.) and get 20% off your next visit! [more info]
🛒 NOW OPEN
BJ’s Wholesale Club
📍 136 Las Palmas Drive, Myrtle Beach
📅 Open as of February 28
🛍️ A new spot to stock up on everything—groceries, gas, home essentials, and more. Bonus: BJ’s Gas station is on-site, so you can fuel up while you shop. [Read more]
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🍷 Sipping & Savoring: A Night with Justin Vineyards
📸 Photo Recap from Hook & Barrel’s Wine Dinner
Six courses. Five wines. Endless delicious moments. The Justin Vineyards Wine Dinner at Hook & Barrel was a true feast for the senses—bold reds, elegant whites, and perfectly paired bites made for an unforgettable evening. From the first pour to the last bite of dessert, every sip told a story of craftsmanship, terroir, and passion.
🎭 Mystery, Music & a Wicked Good Time
📸 Photo Recap from Long Bay Theatre’s Murder Mystery Fundraiser
A little bit Wicked, a little bit Wild West, and a whole lot of intrigue! The WICKED in the Wild West murder mystery for Long Bay Theatre at Murder in the Wild West had it all—gripping performances, a thrilling whodunit, and even a Broadway star in the mix! 🌟 The best part? It was all for a great cause, raising funds to keep the magic of live theater alive in Myrtle Beach.
The Next Long Bay Theatre Show
Matilda: The Musical
📍 Venue: Dream House Theatre (Inside Mall)
10177 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
📅 Dates: April 16 – May 4, 2025
🎟️ Tickets: [Get Tickets Here]
Opening Night Event: $56 (Includes Champagne post-show reception)
VIP: $42 (first 2 rows)
General: $36
Senior (60+)/Military/Veteran: $32
Student: $28
Children (12 and Under): $22 (No toddlers or infants admitted)
🌟 COMING SOON…
🚗 Run to the Sun Car Show | March 13-15
🍀 North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival | March 15
🍷 Caymus Wine Tasting | March 13th | [Get tickets]
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