North Myrtle Beach Times Serving our Community and the Grand Strand for over 50 years
By Lauren Jessie
Get ready for one of the area’s most beloved traditions! The 21st Annual Irish Italian International Festival returns to Main Street in North Myrtle Beach on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This one-day, rain-or-shine celebration is filled with a variety of food, live music, shopping and family fun. Admission and parking are free.
More than just a street festival, the Irish Italian International Festival showcases a blend of cultural flair with:
Delicious Eats – Food vendors compete for Best Entrée, Best Dessert, and Best Decorated Booth.
Two Stages of Entertainment – Performers bring nonstop energy with live music and dancing.
Arts and Crafts Vendors – Unique gifts and handmade items.
A festival favorite—the Spaghetti Eating Contest—takes the stage at 1:30 p.m. Whether you participate or cheer on the competitors, it’s always a crowd-pleaser!
Entertainment Lineup —
Irish Stage (sponsored by Flynn’s Irish Tavern)
10 a.m. – The Byrne Brothers
11:30 a.m. – Coastal Carolina Shields Pipes and Drums
12 noon – Clover’s Revenge
2 p.m. – Barleyjuice
Italian Stage (sponsored by Freedom Boat Club)
10 a.m. – Anthony Bucciero
12 noon – Thomas Road
1:30 p.m. – Spaghetti Eating Contest
2 p.m. – Chris Taylor and The Rumor
Road Closure Notice —
Main Street will be closed from Hillside Drive to Cedar Drive from 5:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. the day of the festival.
Free Parking —
Available at First Avenue South/Ocean Boulevard and First Avenue North/Ocean Boulevard.
This year’s festival is proudly sponsored by the City of North Myrtle Beach, WFXB Fox TV and Easy 105.9
For full event details, visit parks.nmb.us.
