Sun Fun Festival

Myrtle Beach’s Sun Fun Festival to feature free Uncle Kracker concert, celebrity meet-and-greets

The Myrtle Beach area will officially kick off the summer season along the Grand Strand with the 59th annual Sun Fun Festival celebration June 4-5. The festival will take place at Grand Park across from The Market Common. The fun lasts all summer long with numerous free, family-friendly events, concerts and much more, promoted under Sun Fun Festival Celebration of Summer, sponsored by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Sun Fun Festival will feature live entertainment, celebrity meet-and-greets, H2X Racing’s 2010 Tour of personal watercraft racing and demonstrations on Grand Park Lake, food and arts/crafts vendors, fireworks, Miss Sun Fun/Miss Sun Fun Teen pageant, to name a few activities.

David Powers attends U.S. Chamber Small Business Conference

David Powers, chief operating officer at Ocean Breeze Awnings & More, is attending the U.S. Chamber America’s Small Business Summit, May 17-19, 2010, in Washington, D.C. Here are his observations …

Day 2 – Our day started off with a steady rain that never stopped or slowed down. We didn’t let it slow us down though. We started the day off at Washington National Cathedral. We walked our way around the grounds looking at gargoyles and then toured the inside and the crypt.

After a great lunch at Murphy’s Irish Pub, I went back to the hotel for the start of the America’s Small Business Summit. We kicked off with a short trip over to the U.S. Chamber offices across the street from the White House. Herman Cain, radio talk show host, got us warmed up with a rousing speech. Next was a panel discussion with several small business leaders. The overwhelming response from both the panelists and the audience was “We have to find a way to repeal the new health care bill. It’ll kill small business in America.” I have to admit that I agree.

The day ended with cocktails and networking at the U.S. Chamber. 

Day 1- Landed in D.C. and negotiated the Metro to the hotel area. The underground train is great transportation except when two of three escalators are down and become hot, sweaty stairways. Really fun with luggage.

Ate in a French restaraunt near the hotel and had … pizza.

Looking forward to tomorrow. Reception night at the U.S. Chamber headquarters is always fun. I always hop at the chance for photos from the roof with the White House in the background. A great chance to network with folks from all over the country and Herman Cain is delivering the keynote session.

Memorial Day Weekend 2010

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend 2010 on  May 29, downtown Myrtle Beach on Ocean Boulevard between 8th Avenue North and 9th Avenue North. Parking available throughout downtown area. From 9 a.m.-9 p.m., this free event features concerts and celebrity meet-and-greets.

9-10 a.m.
Free Col. Buzz Aldrin Recognition Ceremony
Downtown Myrtle Beach on Ocean Boulevard between 8th Avenue North and 9th Avenue North. Open to the public.

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  
Memorial Day Parade starts at 27th Avenue North on Ocean Boulevard and heads south and ends at 9th Avenue North. Appearances by Grand Marshal Buzz Aldrin, plus high school marching bands, helium balloons, floats, walking groups, static displays and more. Will be the biggest and best parade yet in Myrtle Beach! Disney stars Savannah Outen of Radio Disney, Jasmine Richards of ”Camp Rock” and Tiffany Thornton of ”Sonny With a Chance” will be in the parade, as well as Marvel Characters Hulk and Iron Man and Milestone Characters Garfield, Classic Batman, Funshine Care Bear and Pink Panther

Performing in Concert:

Jordin Sparks, American Idol Season 6 Winner
Mitchel Musso, ”Oliver” on Hannah Montana
Jasmine Richards, “Peggy” on Camp Rock
Savannah Outen, Radio Disney
Drake Bell, “Drake” on Drake and Josh
ENVISION

Participating in Meet & Greets:

Debby Ryan, “Bailey” on Suite Life on Deck
Tiffany Thornton, “Tawni” on Sonny with a Chance
Nathan Kress, “Freddie” on iCarly
Jasmine Richards, “Peggy” on Camp Rock
Savannah Outen, Radio Disney
Drake Bell, “Drake” on Drake and Josh
Javier “Javy” Lopez, former Atlanta Braves player
Mllestone Characters Garfield, Classic Batman, Funshine Care Bear and Pink Panther and Marvel Characters Hulk and Iron Man

Also check out  Military Appreciation Days activities with various veterans groups, food and art & craft exhibitors and fireworks.

Beach Blast! Christian Music Festival

Myrtle Beach’s Largest Christian Music Festival!
Live on stage for this ticketed event is American Grammy Award-winner, TobyMac. TobyMac brings his high-energy, crowd-engaging performance to Myrtle Beach, along with today’s modern rock band favorite Kutless, The Afters, KJ-52 and special guest speaker David Nasser.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Former Myrtle Square Mall Site
Kings Hwy. between 23rd and 27th Ave. N. 
2-10 p.m. ~ Tickets on sale now!

National Tourism Week, May 8-16

MBACC is celebrating National Tourism Week with activities and promotions for visitors and locals. Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet welcome centers will serve complimentary refreshments during the week. Myrtle Beach International Airport welcome center will host live music:
May 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Tim Peterman, steel drums
May 11 and May 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Joan Burton, guitar
May 13 and May 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Doug Fankhauser, variety

Saying ”Thank You” to locals during National Tourism Week
Throughout the year, local residents faithfully support the tourism industry by spending their money within the Myrtle Beach area. MBACC members are saying ”Thank You” during National Tourism Week by offering money-saving coupons. Download these discounts and save a bundle.

Col. Buzz Aldrin Recognition Ceremony

On May 29 from 9-10 a.m. a free recognition ceremony honoring Memorial Day parade grand marshal Buzz Aldrin, along with military veterans, will take place on Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach between 8th and 9th Avenue North. MyrtleBeachMayFest.com

Memorial Day weekend parade

Head to downtown Myrtle Beach on May 29 at 10:30 a.m. for the Memorial Day weekend parade (runs from 27th Avenue North to 9th Avenue North). Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin will serve as celebrity grand marshal. The parade will feature more than 25 parade floats, eight giant helium-filled balloon characters, 10 walk-around inflatables, marching and military bands, nonprofit and veteran walking groups, cars with celebrities, beauty queens and dignitaries and other participants.

Businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring a float or participating in the parade can contact BRAVO! Event & Party Rentals at (843) 758-5304 or paradeinfo@bravoeventrental.com. Registration deadline: May 15.

Beach Music Festival, May 15

On May 15, Myrtle Beach will officially unveil its new oceanfront boardwalk with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Beach Music Festival. The weekend will include free performances by eight beach music acts like Ben E. King and Jim Quick & Coastline plus Buddy Valastro of TLC’s ”The Cake Boss” will create a gigantic flip-flop cake. The festival takes place downtown on Ocean Boulevard between 8th and 9th Avenue North from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. MyrtleBeachMayFest.com