Saturday, June 7
8 a.m. - 4 p.m 3rd ANNUAL 3 ON 3 STREETBALL TOURNAMENTS sponsored by the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club - 236-9604, Entry fee required. Free to spectators.
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. OFFICIAL SUN FUN APPAREL SOUVENIR STORE OPEN – Check out the styles and deals at the Official Sun Fun merchandise store. Located near main stage at Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach.
10 a.m. 57th ANNual SUN FUN FESTIVAL KICKOFF CEREMONY presented by THE SUN NEWS – Featuring Ruben Studdard singing the National Anthem, Celebrity Meet and Greets, live entertainment, tethered hot air balloon rides, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, boat rides on the lake, a HUGE Kids Zone and much, much more. On Main Stage, Grand Park across from The Market Common. Free family fun.
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. FREE CELEBRITY MEET AND GREET WITH RUBEN STUDDARD – Come meet Ruben Studdard of American Idol (Season 2), Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Free.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m CORVETTE CAR CLUB – Hard Rock Cafe parking lot, Broadway at the Beach, 424-3200. Free to spectators.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m ARTISTS UNDER THE ARCADE – An arts festival where local, regional and national artists demonstrate and sell their work. Brookgreen Gardens, U.S. Hwy. 17 between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, 235-6019. Adults, $12, Children, $5.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. KIDS ZONE GAMES presented by BEACH BOUNCERS – Inflatable rides and games for all ages, South Side of Lake, Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Free.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 11th ANNUAL NATIONAL SEA DOO SURF & TURF JET SKI RACING CHAMPIONSHIP – Personal Watercraft Racing, Pebble Beach, beachfront between Damon’s Oceanfront Restaurant and Springmaid Beach Resort, Ocean Blvd. Free to spectators.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. FREE MEET AND GREETS FOR THE KIDS with Boomerang’s scooby Doo, Nickelodeons Jimmy Neutron and Many more sponsored by TIME WARNER CABLE – Come out to see your favorite characters at Grand Park on former Air Force Base, Myrtle Beach. Free.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. FREE BOAT RIDES sponsored by COASTAL MARINE – Enjoy free boat rides on the lake at Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Free.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. FREE HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES sponsored by CAROLINA FORD DEALERS ASSOCIATION – Enjoy free tethered hot air balloon rides at Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Free.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. REGISTER TO WIN THE SUN FUN CAR – A 2008 FORD FOCUS sponsored by the CAROLINA FORD DEALERS ASSOC. – Register at tent located in Grand Park or log onto SunFunFestival.com and register online. Car will be given away on August 30th, Free.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Live Entertainment – featuring Latitude Beach Band, Exile, Dixieland Band, Steel Drums and more. Throughout Grand Park.
11 a.m. LEGO BUILDING CONTEST – (10:30 a.m. registration), Children are given under 30 minutes to build anything – prizes given for best creation. The American Institute of Architects will provide the Legos. Age groups: 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Located in the Kids Zone area in Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Free.
11 a.m. LITTLE MISS & MASTER SUN FUN – (reg. begins at 10 a.m.) Girls 0-4 years and Boys 0-6 years. Registration for girls 5-16 years of age and boys 7-12 years of age begins at 11:30 a.m. with pageant beginning immediately afterward. Lori Furr, (704) 888-1470. Myrtle Beach Mall, Myrtle Beach. Entry fee required.
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LATITUDE LIVE IN CONCERT – Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Free.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. FREE CELEBRITY MEET AND GREET WITH CODY LINLEY – Come meet Cody Linley, “Jake” of Hannah Montana. Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Free.
12 - 3 p.m. FREE CELEBRITY MEET AND GREET WITH ERIC BRAEDEN – Come meet Eric Braeden, “Victor Newman” of The Young and the Restless. Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Free.
12:30, 3:30, & 5:30 p.m. Dixieland Cat Scratchers Strolling Band - near Main Stage in Grand Park.
1:30 - 4 p.m. FREE CELEBRITY MEET AND GREET WITH ACE YOUNG – Come meet Ace Young of American Idol (Season 5), performing on main stage at 1 p.m., Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Free.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. EXILE LIVE IN CONCERT – On main stage, Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Free.
2 - 5 p.m. FREE CELEBRITY MEET AND GREET WITH DEMI LOVATO – Come meet Demi Lovato, “Mitchie Torres” of Disney’s movie Camp Rock. Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Free.
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. LATITUDE LIVE IN CONCERT – Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Free.
6 p.m. SUN FUN BEACH RUN – for 5K Run/Walk, 6:30 p.m. for 1-mile Fun Run, Oceanfront at 1st Ave. S., City Park, North Myrtle Beach. Sponsored by Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and City of North Myrtle Beach in cooperation with the North Myrtle Beach Chamber and Recreation Department. Gregg Barnhill, 280-5673 or download application from SunFunFestival.com. Entry fee required.
6:30 p.m. MISS SUN FUN AND MISS SUN FUN TEEN PAGEANT – Winners will go on to compete in the Miss South Carolina USA/Teen USA pageants. Hosted by Joycelyn McElveen, Miss Sun Fun 2006. With reigning queens Jana Snapp, Miss Sun Fun 2008, and Arielle Conklin, Miss Sun Fun Teen 2008. Myrtle Beach High School Auditorium. Admission charged.
7 - 9 p.m. FREE FACE PAINTING – Throughout Broadway at the Beach, 424-3200. Free.
7 p.m. FREE LIVE CONCERT FEATURING THIRD EYE BLIND – On main stage, Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Free.
7:30 p.m. SUN FUN 101 AT THE MYRTLE BEACH SPEEDWAY – NASCAR Late Model Stock Car race along with Limiteds and Mini-Stocks. 4300 Hwy. 501, 236-0500. Adults $12, Children 10 and younger, free.
9 p.m. * FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA presented by MELROSE PYROTECHNICS – Grand Park on the former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Free. *(Immediately following Third Eye Blind Concert)
Sunday, June 8
9 a.m. - Mid-Afternoon SURFSIDE SUPER SUNDAY – Fun for the entire family! On the beach from Surfside Pier to 2nd Ave. S, Surfside Beach, 650-9548. Free.
- 9 a.m. Volleyball Tournament
- 10 a.m Sand Sculpture Contest
- 11 a.m. Horseshoe Pitching
- 11 a.m. Bocce Ball Tournament
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 11th ANNUAL NATIONAL SEA DOO SURF & TURF JET SKI RACING CHAMPIONSHIP – Personal Watercraft Racing, Pebble Beach, Beachfront between Damon’s Oceanfront Restaurant and Springmaid Beach Resort, Ocean Blvd. Free to spectators.
4-7 p.m. SUN FUN GOSPEL FEST FEATURING THE LEGENDARY SOUL STIRRERS – Sponsored by City of Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. On main stage, Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach. Bring your beach chairs, no coolers. Free.
6 p.m. & 8 p.m. SUMMER VACATION 2008 IN CONCERT – Celebrate with 2007 Conway Junior Idol, Sybil Fischer and 2007 Conway Teen Idol, Nathan Teale. Free sunglasses, face painting and balloon sculpting. Breezin’ Up, Broadway at the Beach, 444-0803. Free.
6 - 8 p.m. MYRTLE BEACH REGIONAL PIPE BAND – Broadway at the Beach, 444-3200. Free.
6 - 9 p.m. OFFICIAL SUN FUN APPAREL SOUVENIR STORE OPEN – Check out the styles and deals at the Official Sun Fun merchandise store. Located near main stage at Grand Park on former Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach.
9 p.m. POLYNESIAN FIRE SHOW – Heroes Harbor, Broadway at the Beach, 444-3200. Free.
Monday, June 9
4–7 p.m. SUN FUN KIDS’ FAIR sponsored by HTC Communications - Events for children ages 12-under. Free Pepsi, face painting, balloon art, Lego Building Contest, inflatable rides, flower planting, free watermelon, fire truck tours, music, games, crafts and more! Fuller Park off Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach, 650-9548. Free.
7:05 p.m. MYRTLE BEACH PELICAN’S BASEBALL– Come out and watch the Pelicans take on the Lynchburg Hillcats! For more information check out MyrtleBeachPelicans.com.
ENJOY THESE SHOWS & EVENTS THROUGHOUT SUN FUN
June 5-9 THE CAROLINA OPRY – 8 p.m. The only show to win every major South Carolina tourism award, 8901 Hwy. 17 N., Myrtle Beach, 913-1493. Adults, $32.51-$46.57, Children (ages 3-16) $15.81-$46.57, Others $21.40-$46.57.
June 5-9 DOLLY PARTON’S DIXIE STAMPEDE DINNER & SHOW – 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Myrtle Beach’s most fun place to eat! 8901 Hwy 17 Business, Myrtle Beach. Adults $39.99, plus tax, Children $19.99, plus tax, 497-9700.
June 5-7 & 9 LEGENDS IN CONCERT – 8 p.m., 301 Business Hwy. 17 S., Surfside Beach, 238-7827, Adult’s $34.95-$39.95. Free child’s ticket: Mention code “CHF” and receive 2 FREE childrens tickets with purchase of 1 adult regular priced ticket.
June 5-7 & 9 ALABAMA THEATRE – 7:30 p.m, preshow at 7:15 p.m. One The Show voted #1 by Myrtle Beach Visitors features music, dance and comedy. 4750 Hwy. 17 S., Myrtle Beach, 272-5758. Adults $34.70-$45.50, Children $17.95.
June 13 & 14 BeachFest with Andrew Palau – 2-10 p.m. daily. BeachFest with Andrew Palau is a family-friendly celebration on Father’s Day weekend. Free admission to the festival and all activities. Visit beachfest.org. Located on the former Myrtle Square Mall Grounds, (503) 701-3399. Free.
