2009 Annual Events & Festivals

27th annual Craftsmen's Summer Classic Arts & Crafts Festival. August 7-9, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Myrtle Beach. Original Designs/Work from more than 250 artists/craftspeople from across the nation. 336-282-5550 or gilmoreshows.com/craftsmens_classics_myrtle_summer.shtml

Beach Boogie and Barbeque Festival. Sept. 4-5. Grand Park (former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base). 843-916-7221.

4th annual Oktoberfest. Sept. 12-13, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Little River waterfront. Celebrate Oktoberfest on the waterfront featuring authentic German cuisine and music. 843-249-6604.

Irish / Italian International Festival. Sept. 26; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street, North Myrtle Beach. The festival highlights delectable entrees from local restaurants that feature Irish and Italian foods, arts and crafts. 843-281-3737.

19th annual Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art. Sept. 18-27. Various concerts and art exhibits are scheduled throughout Georgetown County. For more information and events listings, visit www.pawleysmusic.com

The 34th annual Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival. Sept. 25-27. Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet. Featuring more than 100 of the finest artisans. 803-734-0450 or 843-237-4440.

5th annual Little River Shrimp & Jazz Festival. Oct. 12-13, Little River waterfront. Located on the historic waterfront in Little River, this festival provides a family oriented party that is fun for all ages. Entertainment includes arts and crafts vendors, live Jazz music all day and a famous Shrimp Cookoff. 843-249-6604.

Loris Bog-Off Festival. Oct. 17, downtown Loris. This annual event consists of arts, crafts, food, parade and entertainment in downtown Loris. www.lorischambersc.com

North Carolina Oyster Festival. Oct. 17-18, Ocean Isle Beach. The29th annual North Carolina Oyster Festival will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, festival food, a road race, kid's area, North Carolina Oyster Shucking Championships and an Oyster Stew Cook-off. 800.426.6644

Southeastern Doll and Bear Extravaganza, Oct. 23-25, Springmaid Beach Resort, Myrtle Beach. At the Expo 2009, presented by Knight Shows and Doll Castle News, you will be able to meet some of your favorite doll and bear artists, designers, manufacturers and dealers. 803-783-8049 or www.knightshows.com

28th annual Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals. Nov. 12-15, Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Tis the season for Dickens! The Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals is an authentic re-creation of 19th century London with all the color, warmth and merriment of Christmas during the time of Charles Dickens. 843-448-9483 or www.dickenschristmasshow.com.

40th annual S.C. Bluegrass Festival. Nov. 26-28. Noon to 10 p.m., Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Presented by Adams and Anderson, the festival is a celebration of bluegrass music. Featuring www.aandabluegrass.com.

Annual Intracoastal Christmas Regatta Boat Parade. Nov. 28, 5 to 7 p.m., Little River Inlet. Fundraising boat parade that benefits children of Horry County. 843-249-8888.