Don't Miss Canadian-American Days 2012!

March 10 – 18, 2012

The Canadian-American Days Festival Celebration has become a major event for the Grand Strand. Known to draw as many as 100,000 Canadian visitors and snowbirds, the festival is the perfect opportunity to showcase South Carolina’s southern hospitality offered to our northern neighbors.

For 8 days, Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand welcome all northern friends to enjoy our glorious sun-soaked beaches and exciting events: live concerts, community-sponsored activities, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Run to the Sun car show and access to the beautiful state park beaches.

While Canadian visitors enjoy a series of exciting events, Myrtle Beach residents and those visiting enjoy an enriching cultural experience to kick-off the spring and summer months. Plus, who doesn’t love the sound of a Canadian accent?! We sure do!

Plantation Resort invites all our Canadian friends to escape the snow and join the Myrtle Beach party! To make your stay comfortable, condos with 1,2 or 3 bedrooms and full kitchens are available for rent. Allow us to be your home away from home. To make reservations, please call 1-800-845-5039.

2012 Can-Am Festival List of Events:

Saturday , March 10

 Can-Am Days Doll & Bear Show

9am-5pm. Admission. Lakewood Campground Conference Center, Myrtle Beach, SC
Call 803-783-8049 for more information.

 

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Festive Brass of Myrtle Beach Annual Can-Am Concert
Free Admission. Starts at 3pm. First United Methodist Church, 901 N. Kings Hwy. Myrtle Beach, SC
Free will donations are accepted. For more details call David Howard at 843-360-9446.

 

Tuesday- Wednesday, March 13-14, 2012

 51st Annual Canadian-American Days Celebration

Inlet Square Mall, 10125 Hwy. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC
Celebrating Canadian-American Days including live entertainment starting at 12pm featuring SEARSON 

 

Thursday, March 15, 2012

24th Annual Run to the Sun 
Myrtle Beach's premier car show with 3 full days of cruisn', car shows, giveaways and fun events! 

Friday, March 16, 2012

51st Annual Canadian-American Days Festival Expo
10am-2pm. Coastal Grand Mall, 2000 Coastal Grand Circle Myrtle Beach, SC
Enjoy free admission, live entertainment and drawings for prizes from more than 40 exhibitors and much more!

St. Patrick's Day Dance
Town of Surfside Beach Civic Center, 115 Highway 17 North Surfside Beach, SC
7-10pm. Questions? Call 843-650-9548. 

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day along the Grand Strand 

St. Patrick's Day Parade and festival in North Myrtle Beach, begins at 9am 
Block Party on Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, starts at noon
Irish Fest at The Market Common, from noon-7pm

Grand Strand Beach Ballroom Social Dance
Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st. Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, SC
A "St. Patrick's Dance" with beverages, decorations and music provided by the fun Harlequin duo. Tickets are $7 available at the Senior Center or by calling Barbara at 843-903-3765. Bring a snack for your table. 7-10pm. For more information, call 843-626-3991. 

Huntington Beach State Park's 18th Annual Wildlife and History Day  
Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, SC
10am-3pm. Explore the various activities and places our community has to offer ranging from cultural history to exciting wildlife. Enjoy music and food from local restaurants. All activities and programs will be free with paid park admission. For more details, call 843-235-8755.

Dog Agility Competition
9am-4pm. A Dog's Way Inn, 761 Pendergrass Avenue (behind T-Bones Steak House), Murrells Inlet, SC 
Hosted by A Way to Play Dog Agility Club, teams of canine athletes and human handlers from Canada to Florida gather for a weekend of competition. With over 200 races through obstacle courses each day, dog agility is an exciting and fun spectator sport. The public is welcome to watch at no charge. There will be refreshments and pet supply vendors available. Call 843-357-4545 for more information.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Dog Agility Competition
9am-4pm. A Dog's Way Inn, 761 Pendergrass Avenue (behind T-Bones Steak House), Murrells Inlet, SC

Hosted by A Way to Play Dog Agility Club, teams of canine athletes and human handlers from Canada to Florida gather for a weekend of competition. With over 200 races through obstacle courses each day, dog agility is an exciting and fun spectator sport. The public is welcome to watch at no charge. There will be refreshments and pet supply vendors available. Call 843-357-4545 for more information.

Epic Musical Portraits

4-6 pm. MBHS Music & Arts Center 3302 Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC

A concert offering up some of the most effective and popular musical portraits in the symphonic literature, including Prokofiev's epic portrayal of the great Medieval Russian hero, Alexander Nevesky. Featuring Carolina Master Chorale. For more information, call 843-448-8379.