2008 Events Listing (PDF)

Highlights of
Canadian-American Days®
March 8 - 16, 2008

March 1 – United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus Concert – 6 p.m., Free but tickets are required and available on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last, Myrtle Beach Community Church, Fantasy Harbor, off Hwy. 501, Myrtle Beach. Tickets available beginning Feb. 18 at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber office, 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, 626-7444.

March 6 – 8 – National Shag Dance Championships – 6:30 p.m., $15 - $25, Studebaker’s, 2100 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, 222-6706.

March 8 – 16 – Canadian Appreciation Days in Georgetown County – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 531 Front Street, Georgetown, 546-8436.

March 10 – Canadian-American Days Kickoff Celebration Expo – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Horry-Georgetown Technical College Grand Strand Campus Business and Conference Center, Corner of Hemlock Ave. and Myers Ave., on former Air Force Base, Myrtle Beach, 626-7444.

March 11 – South Strand Can-Am Reception - 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Free, Lakewood Conference Center, 5901 S. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, 650-9548.

March 11 – United States Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble Concert – 7 p.m., Free but tickets are required and available on a first come first serve basis while supplies last, Myrtle Beach Community Church, Fantasy Harbor off Hwy. 501, Myrtle Beach. Tickets available beginning Feb. 28 at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber office, 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, 626-7444. The last 200 tickets will be given out at the Kickoff Celebration Expo on March 10, 626-7444.

March 12 – 14th Annual South Strand Wildlife and History Day - 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Free Activities for all ages, Huntington Beach State Park – Atalaya Castle, 16148 Ocean Hwy, Murrells Inlet, featuring Wendy’s International Kitefest, Can-Am Little Olympics, a Taste of Murrells Inlet, Live Entertainment and more. 235-8755.

March 13 – Conway Loves Canadians and Americans Day – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Free, City of Conway Visitor Center, 903 Third Ave., Conway, 248-1700 (See details below).

March 13 - 15 - 2008 Run to the Sun Car Show – 8a.m.- 5p.m., Free, Pee Dee Street Rodders, Hard Rock Theme Park, Fantasy Harbor, off Hwy. 501, Myrtle Beach, 667-9720

March 15 - St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival – 9 a.m. Parade, 11 a.m. Festival, Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, 450-1443.

March 15 – 16 - 10th Annual Can-Am Junior Team Matches – 8 a.m., Free, Wachesaw Plantation, Wachesaw Road & Riverwood Drive, Murrells Inlet, 803-732-9311.

Here's your complete lineup of Can-Am Days Events:

March 8th

Can-Am Cup ’08 presented by Withers Preserve – all day, Free to public, fee for teams vary, Grand Strand Family YMCA, 904 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, 449-9622. Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 4 p.m., $10 per person for a 75 minute tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, 246-1495.

Taste of the Coast at Barefoot Landing - 11 a.m., Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach. Sample premier local restaurants and business featuring the East of Chicago Kids Zone. Presented by Risen Christ Lutheran School. For more info contact us at 272-8163

National Shag Dance Championships – 6:30 p.m., $15 - $25, Studebaker’s, 2100 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, 222-6706.

Tom Jones in Concert – 7 p.m., tickets are $54.70 - $63.80 - $72.95, Alabama Theater, Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, 800-342-2262.

March 9th

Can-Am Cup ’08 presented by Withers Preserve – all day, Free to public, fee for teams vary, Grand Strand Family YMCA, 904 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, 449-9622. Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 4 p.m., $10 per person for a 75 minute tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, 246-1495.

Festive Brass “Pops” Concert – 3 p.m., Free, First United Methodist Church, 901 North Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, Free, 357-6877.

March 10th

Canadian-American Days Kickoff Celebration Expo – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Horry-Georgetown Technical College Grand Strand Campus Business and Conference Center, Corner of Hemlock Ave. and Myers Ave., on former Air Force Base, Myrtle Beach, 626-7444.

Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 4 p.m., $10 per person for a 75 minute
tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, 246-1495.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Boating in Myrtle Beach – 10 a.m., Freedom Boat Club at Barefoot Resort Yacht Club, North Myrtle Beach, 280-8700, RSVPs Required.

March 11th

South Strand Can-Am Reception - 9a.m. – 12 p.m., Free, Lakewood Conference Center, 5901 S. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, 650-9548.

Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 4 p.m., $10 per person for a 75 minute
tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, 246-1495.

Lunch & Golf Cart Tour of Ocean Keyes Walk to Beach Community – 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., Free, Ocean Keyes Welcome Center, 506 2nd Ave N., North Myrtle Beach, 444-4400.

Tales for Tots – 10 a.m., Children’s Museum of South Carolina, Activities are Free with price of admission, 2501 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, 946-9469.

Crazy over Crabs – 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Myrtle Beach State Park, Free with park admission ($4 ages 16 & up, $1.50 ages 6 – 15, Free under 5) 4401 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, 238-0874.

Riverboat Rides – 12:30 p.m., Wacatee Zoo (dock behind Zoo), $14 adults, $7 children 3 – 12, children under 2 Free, 8500 Enterprise Rd., Myrtle Beach, 650-6600.

Martin’s PGA Tour Superstore Skills Challenge – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Free, Martin’s PGA Tour Superstore, 1400 29th Ave N., Myrtle Beach, 839-4653.

United States Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble Concert –7 p.m., Free but tickets are required and available on a first come first serve basis while supplies last, Myrtle Beach Community Church, Fantasy Harbor off Hwy. 501, Myrtle Beach. Tickets available beginning
Feb. 28 at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber office, 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, 626-7444. The last 200 tickets will be given out at the Kickoff Celebration Expo on March 10, 626-7444.

March 12th

South Strand Wildlife and History Day – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Free, Huntington Beach State Park, Atalaya Courtyard, Murrells Inlet. Join us for a fun-filled day of natural and cultural history. The setting will be the courtyard of the Atalaya castle. A variety of agencies, organizations and exhibitors will present displays, tours, and hands-on activities, while you enjoy live musical entertainment by Mo Vint. Free admission to the park today only, 235-8755.

Taste of Murrells Inlet – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Come enjoy specialties of some of the finest restaurants in Murrells Inlet including Drunken Jack's, Divine Fish House/Bovine's and Creek Ratz.

Can-Am Little Olympics – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., beach games for children ages 3 – 12.

Wendy’s International Kitefest – 1 p.m., Free kites to the first 300 participants
ages 15 and under, Sponsored by Wendy’s.

Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 4 p.m., $10 per person for a 75 minute tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, 246-1495.

Backyard Bird ID – 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Free with park admission ($4 ages 16 & up, $1.50 ages 6 – 15, Free under 5), Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, 238-0874.

Story Starts to Science – 2:15 p.m., $3 + admission, Children’s Museum of South Carolina, 2501 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, 946-9469.

Riverboat Rides – 12:30 p.m., $14 adults, $7 children 3 – 12, children under 2 Free, Wacatee Zoo (dock behind Zoo), 8500 Enterprise Rd., Myrtle Beach, 650-6600.

Martin’s PGA Tour Superstore Skills Challenge – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Free, Martin’s PGA Tour Superstore, 1400 29th Ave N., Myrtle Beach, 839-4653.

March 13th

Conway Loves Canadians and Americans Day – 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Free, City of Conway Visitor Center, 903 Third Ave., Conway, 248-1700.

• 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Kick Off Welcome – Free, Light refreshments, live entertainment and door prize drawings. Kingston Presbyterian Church Social Hall, 3rd Ave., Conway.
• 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Glass Blowing Demonstrations – Free, watch local artisans create vases, paperweights and ornaments. Presented by Pops Glass Station, 911A Norman Alley, Conway.
• 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. – Guided Historical Walking Tours – “River Heritage Tour”. Free. Tours are approx. 1 hour. Meet at Conway Visitor Center, 903 Third Ave., Conway.
• 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – The History of Blue Grass in Horry County – Free. Lecture and music provided by Jennings Chestnut of Chestnut Mandolins. The Historic Hut Bible Class Chapel of First United Methodist Church, Conway.
• 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. – The Castaways Theatre Company – Free. Enjoy an entertaining theatrical production, Kingston Presbyterian Church Social Hall.
• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Quilt Display – Free. See a special exhibit of 2008 Quilt Gala winners! Horry County Museum (located on corner of Fifth Ave. & Main St.), Conway, 915-5320.
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Conway’s New River Tour “River Memories” – $5 per person. 30 minute scenic boat rides depart on the hour. Tours depart from floating dock under Main Street, Conway, 246-1495.

Holiday Sands South 1st Annual Snow Bird Games – 11 a.m., Free, Holiday Sands South, 2411 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, 448-4439.

Riverboat Rides – 12:30 p.m., $14.00 adults, $7.00 children 3 – 12, children under 2 Free, Wacatee Zoo (dock behind Zoo), 8500 Enterprise Rd., Myrtle Beach, 650-6600

Something’s Fishy! - 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Free with park admission ($4 ages 16 & up, $1.50 ages 6 – 15, Free under 5), Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, 238-0874

Can-Am Pancake Supper – 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., $6.00 per person, Harry’s Pancake Restaurant, 2306 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, 946-3577

2008 Run to the Sun Car Show – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Free, Pee Dee Street Rodders, Hard Rock Theme Park, Fantasy Harbor off Hwy. 501, Myrtle Beach, 667-9720

March 14th

2008 Run to the Sun Car Show – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Free, Pee Dee Street Rodders, Hard Rock Theme Park, Fantasy Harbor off Hwy. 501,, Myrtle Beach, 667-9720.

Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 4 p.m., $10 per person for a 75 minute
tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, 246-1495.

March 15th

10th Annual Can-Am Junior Team Matches – 8 a.m., Free, Wachesaw Plantation, Wachesaw Road & Riverwood Drive, Murrells Inlet.   The Matches feature the top eight (8) junior golfers from Ontario playing a Ryder Cup style event against our SC top eight (8) junior golfers, 803-732-9311.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival – Parade starts at 9 a.m., Festival starts at 11 a.m., Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, 450-1443.

Beach Combing Treasures – 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Free with park admission ($4 ages 16 & up, $1.50 ages 6 – 15, Free under 5), Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, 238-0874.

Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 4 p.m., $10 per person for a 75 minute
tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, 246-1495.

St. Patty’s at the Avista – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., $6.99 + tax for adults, $4.50 + tax for children, Avista Resort, 300 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, 417-5543.

Southern Style Cookout – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Free, Seabrook Plantation, 1602 Hwy 17, N. Myrtle Beach, 280-4600.

Grande Shores Southern Hospitality Bar-B-Q – 12 p.m., $12 adults, Grande Shores Ocean Resort, 201 77th Avenue N., Myrtle Beach, 877-798-4074.

MoVint – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, 913-9325.

Anne Murray in Concert – 7 p.m., tickets are $47.95 - $51.85 - $59.95, Alabama Theater, Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, 800-342-2262.

St. Patrick’s Day Dance – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Free, Dick M. Johnson Civic Center, (behind Surfside Town Hall) 115 US Hwy 17 N, Surfside Beach, 650-9548.

Fireworks – 8 p.m., Free, Broadway at the Beach, 21st Ave. N. and Hwy. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach, 913-9325.

2008 Run to the Sun Car Show – 8 a.m. 5 p.m., Free, Pee Dee Street Rodders, Hard Rock Theme Park, Fantasy Harbor, off Hwy. 501, 211 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach, 667-9720.

March 16th

10th Annual Can-Am Junior Team Matches – 8 a.m., Free, Wachesaw Plantation, Wachesaw Road & Riverwood Drive, Murrells Inlet. The Matches feature the top eight (8) junior golfers from Ontario playing a Ryder Cup style event against our SC top eight (8) junior golfers, 803-732-9311.

Scenic Waccamaw River Boat Tours – 10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 4 p.m., $10 per person for a 75 minute
tour, departs from Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, 246-1495.

Myrtle Beach Pipe Band – 4 p.m., Free, Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, 913-9325.

Enjoy These Shows & Events Throughout Can-Am Days!

February 21 – March 22 – Exhibition of New Work by Bruce Chandler – 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Free, The Rice Museum, 633 Front Street, Georgetown, 546-7423.

March 6 – 8 – National Shag Dance Championships– 6:30 p.m., $15 - $25, Studebaker’s, 2100 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, 222-6706.

March 8, 10 – 15 – Legends In Concert – 8 p.m., $34.95 - $39.95 adults, $14.95 - $19.95 children, Legends In Concert, 301 Hwy 17 S., Surfside Beach, 800-960-7469.

March 8 - 16 - Canadian Appreciation Days in Georgetown County – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Free, Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 531 Front Street, Georgetown, 546-8436.

March 8 – 16 – Carolina Opry Loves Canada! – 8 p.m., (Buy tickets to Carolina Opry show and add tickets to Good Vibrations Show for as low as $25), The Carolina Opry Theater, 8901-A Hwy 17 Bus. N., Myrtle Beach, 800-843-6779.

March 8 – 16 – Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Can-Am Discount Days – 6 p.m., $38.95 adults, $24.95 children ages 3 – 12, Medieval Times, Fantasy Harbor, Myrtle Beach, *Must Mention Code: CAM08, 800-436-4386.

March 8 – 21 – Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction – 6 p.m. & 8 p.m., $5 off regular adult, $1 off regular children, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, 800-433-4401.

March 9 – 14, 16 – One The Show – 7:30 p.m., tickets are $34.65 - $36.85 - $43.35, Alabama Theater, Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, 800-342-2262.

All of March – Canadian Casino Cruise Days – Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, $10 (includes boarding, buffet, transportation and $10 casino cash), Southern Casino Cruises, 4491 Waterfront Drive, Little River, 249-9811.

All of March – The Magical Spirit of Ireland - 6 p.m., Monday – Saturday, The Palace Theater, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, 800-905-4228.

All of March – Le Grande Cirque – various times, Monday – Saturday, The Palace Theater,
Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, 800-905-4228.