Events

Field for 2021 Myrtle Beach Invitational Revealed

Field for 2021 Myrtle Beach Invitational Revealed

The third annual Myrtle Beach Invitational will be played November 18, 19 and 21 at the HTC Center on the campus of Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C., featuring Davidson (Atlantic 10), East Carolina (American), Indiana State (Missouri Valley), New Mexico State (Western Athletic), Oklahoma (Big 12), Old Dominion (Conference USA), Penn (Ivy) and Utah State (Mountain West).

World Chili Organizers Invite Grand Strand Businesses To Participate In A Spicy Challenge

World Chili Organizers Invite Grand Strand Businesses To Participate In A Spicy Challenge

The International Chili Society (ICS), the creators of the World Championship Chili Cook-off (WCCC), has announced a fun, spicy and charitable event for businesses in the Myrtle Beach, S.C. area. The 2021 WCCC Corporate Cup Challenge will be a unique opportunity for members of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and other companies throughout the Grand Strand to show off their passion for chili and charity.

Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place Chosen As Venue For 54th World Championship Chili Cook Off

Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place Chosen As Venue For 54th World Championship Chili Cook Off

The International Chili Society (ICS) has announced that the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place will be the official event site for the 54th Annual World Championship Chili Cook Off (WCCC) in Myrtle Beach, S.C. From April 9 -11, 2021, WCCC event organizers will transform this central location on Myrtle Beach’s Grand Strand into a chili lover’s paradise.

BUSHS Beans Joins Chili Championship to Myrtle Beach

BUSHS Beans Joins Chili Championship to Myrtle Beach

To bean, or not to bean. That is no longer a question at the World Championship Chili Cook-Off (WCCC), which will be held April 9-11, 2021, for the first time in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The International Chili Society (ICS), the sanctioning body for the WCCC, announced today that it will be featuring BUSH’S® Beans as the presenting sponsor of the iconic cookoff.

Chili Championship Moves To Myrtle Beach, SC in 2021

Chili Championship Moves To Myrtle Beach, SC in 2021

The International Chili Society (ICS) made a big splash in the world of Food Sport today by announcing that the 54th Annual World Championship Chili Cook-off (WCCC) presented by Bush’s® Best Beans will be moving to the beach - beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to be exact.

Celebrate the Spirit of Travel during National Travel & Tourism Week

Celebrate the Spirit of Travel during National Travel & Tourism Week

As we approach National Travel and Tourism Week, May 3-9, 2020, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber and CVB celebrates the dynamic tourism industry that is the backbone of our region’s economy.

Be Prepared for Marathon Traffic on March 7th

Be Prepared for Marathon Traffic on March 7th

The Myrtle Beach Marathon, one of America’s “10 great winter marathons” according to USA Today, will run again on March 7, 2020! With a Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Team Relay, 5k, and Family Fun Run, there is something for people of every age, ability, and fitness level. During that day, traffic will be impacted with road closures. Following is some guidance from the City of Myrtle Beach:

Visit Myrtle Beach, S.C. Announces Latest New Developments

Visit Myrtle Beach, S.C. Announces Latest New Developments

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina continues to rank as one of the fastest-growing family and vacation destinations in the nation, attracting approximately 20 million visitors annually. Given its accessibility and variety of attractions for couples and families alike, the Myrtle Beach area received several new accolades in 2019 including being ranked number one on USA Today’s list of “50 Cities Where Everyone Wants to Live,” one of Yahoo! Finance’s “30 Most Affordable U.S. Vacations for Families,” and one of Southern Living’s “The South’s Best Beach Towns 2019.” The following is the latest information on new tourism developments in the region.

Myrtle Beach Rallies in Support of Travel and Tourism Industry

Myrtle Beach Rallies in Support of Travel and Tourism Industry

Business Leaders Gather to Endorse Travel’s Economic and Cultural Benefits During National Travel and Tourism Week  in Myrtle Beach and chamber provides an update on promotional and advocay activities.

New Artists Announced for Hurricane Florence Benefit Concert

New Artists Announced for Hurricane Florence Benefit Concert

The Myrtle Beach community is coming together to help our neighbors impacted by Hurricane Florence with a benefit concert on November 11, 2018 with appearances from many of your favorite country artists. The latest artists announcements include Chase Bryant, Josh Philips, Blue Dogs and a special guest appearance with South Carolina’s own Darius Rucker. Following is the full line up announced to date with more to come.