Carolina Country Music Fest - what you need to know

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The Carolina Country Music Fest is almost here!

Three days of live country music on the beach from June 10-12!

Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know about the event.

WIN TICKETS!

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We are giving away two $1,200 Super VIP tickets to the fest. We will choose a winner on May 31.

All you have to do is show us “What does country mean to you?” For example, you might like to enjoy an outdoor bonfire with friends, ride horses through the woods, or just simply wear your cowboy hat to the beach!

Submit your photo for a chance to win!

Click here to enter.

ARTISTS

FRIDAY: Keith Urban, Jake Owen, Joe Nichols, Michael Ray, Outshyne, Maren Morris, and Lauren Jenkins.

SATURDAY: Tim McGraw, Chase Rice, Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Bryant and Kane Brown

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SUNDAY: Florida Georgia Line, Cole Swindell, A Thousand Horses, Davisson Brothers Band, Brett Young and Chris Lane

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KICK-OFF PARTY

If you are in town early, be sure to catch the McDonald’s Kick-Off Party. Gary Allen will kick things off Thursday, June 9. Joining Allen will be Deejay Silver and David Ray. This concert is complimentary to those who purchased general admission tickets before April 22. You can purchase tickets for just this concert online for $39.99 plus fees. Locals can purchase tickets for $19.99 in person at the following locations, The Bowery, Art Burger, Hammerhead Grill, Boathouse, The Chemist and The Noizy Oyster. For more information, click here.

TICKETS

• General Admission tickets are $179. That includes all three days.
• 3 Day Main Stage VIP Tickets are $399. In addition to three days of concerts, get access to the Main Stage Private Viewing  Area, access to private bathrooms, access to private VIP cash bar and a ticket to the Kick-off party.
• 3 Day Super VIP tickets are $1,199. Platform level viewing area with full bar, air conditioned catering tent with seating, all food and beverages, exclusive VIP entrance, posh private bathrooms and a ticket to the Kick-off party.

To purchase tickets, click here.

PARKING AND SHUTTLE SERVICES

CCMF along with GO GROUND is offering three options to help you get to the fest.

• Shuttle Service – There will be a continuous shuttle throughout the weekend from the City Lot. Weekend shuttle passes are $69.99 and are good Thursday-Sunday. If you only want to park for one day, the pass is $24.99. For more details and to purchase your pass, click here.
• Hotel Shuttle Service – This service will make stops at or near 25 different hotels in Myrtle Beach. This service is $49.99 and is good for all days. For more details and to purchase your pass, click here.
• Book-A-Seat – If you are attending from Charleston, Savannah, Charlotte, Raleigh, Greenville,  Columbia or Fayetteville you can reserve a seat on a luxury motor coach. For $79 you will arrive in Myrtle Beach by noon on Friday, June 10 and return on Monday, June 13 at 10 a.m. For more details and to purchase your pass, click here.

WHERE TO EAT

You will need to fuel up before a full day of concerts. There are plenty of great restaurants within walking distance. Here’s a look at a few of them.

The Chemist

ART Burger – Burger & Sushi Bar

Peaches Corner

Moe Moon’s

Oceanfront Bar & Grill

Dirty Don’s Oyster Bar & Grill

LandShark Bar & Grill

WHERE TO STAY

Some of this hotels may already be booked, but here are a few located on Ocean Boulevard.

Bay View on the Boardwalk

The Strand

Holiday Inn The Pavilion

Camelot By the Sea

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For more lodging options, click here.

This story was originally published May 12, 2016 at 8:05 AM.