Coastal Events and Festivals in the South East

Middleton Place in Charleston, SC is famous for their guided garden and plantation walking tours... have you walked the walk?

Middleton Place in Charleston, SC is known for its expansive, meticulously laid out gardens. One of the best times to enjoy these gardens is Spring, and there is no shortage of opportunities to walk through the gardens this year... whether alone or on historic Charleston plantation tours.

The Gardens at Middleton Place are America's oldest landscaped gardens and are rich with history. According to tradition, it took one hundred slaves an entire decade to complete the garden. For Spring 2012, Middleton Place is offering several plantation tours, seminars and luncheons to give visitors an opportunity to enjoy the gardens. Learn some of the history of Middleton Place, and have fun while doing it!

The Camellia Walks at Middleton Place start at 11am every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from February 11- March 24. Admire hundreds of varieties of Camellias as you take a guided tour through the Middleton Place Gardens. See Camellias dating back to 1786, one of the first varieties planted in America. Tickets can be purchased at Middleton Place or online.

Another Spring 2012 event is the Wine Stroll at Middleton Place. Starting March 7, you can enjoy a wine tasting in the Middleton Place Gardens. Sip and stroll through a different garden each week, then enjoy dinner at Middleton Place Restaurant.

As Easter approaches, celebrate at Middleton Place! The Easter "Eggstravaganza" will be held on Saturday, April 7. Kick off the event with the Easter Bunny and bring your children to hunt for eggs! Afterwards, enjoy a buffet or a bagged picnic lunch.

If you would like to make your visit to Middleton Place Gardens longer than a day trip, The Inn at Middleton Place is conveniently located on the grounds. During your stay at The Inn at Middleton Place, you can enjoy all of the beauty and history that Middleton Place offers, while only being a short drive away from downtown Charleston SC.

Spring is arriving early with the warm weather this year, so SPRING IT ON! Come celebrate and enjoy one of the most beautiful places in Charleston SC- Middleton Place.

Get ready for all of the green beer you can handle-- St. Patrick's Day 2012 falls on a Saturday this year! And with the day-long festivities planned in the Myrtle Beach area, there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't celebrate!

Everyone is Irish on St. Patty's day, so start your celebration off by attending the St. Patrick's Day 2012 Parade in North Myrtle Beach! Known for being the biggest parade on the Grand Strand, the 2012 parade will being at 9 AM sharp On Main Street! Put on your favorite green attire and get to Main Street by 8:30 AM to ensure you get a good spot to see over 100 parade entries!

The celebration in North Myrtle Beach doesn't end with the parade. Afterward, visit the St. Patrick's Day festival at the end of Main Street and browse over 125 vendors displaying local arts and crafts! The festival also features food vendors and live entertainment. The main street festival also has a kid zone, so your little ones can take part in the celebration of all things Irish as well!

Heading South to Myrtle Beach, check out Plyler Park downtown for yet another St. Patrick's Day 2012 celebration! This celebration is right on Ocean Boulevard and will feature all kinds of St. Patty's Day Fun. There will be traditional Irish food and drink, along with awesome live performances including Rusted Root! The Plyler Park St. Patrick's Day 2012 celebration will also offer "kid friendly" zones, including an alcohol free zone and a large area with inflatable games.

Along with the awesome North Myrtle Beach Parade and the festival in Myrtle Beach, the grand strand area is home to hundreds of bars and restaurants, many of which throw their own St. Patrick's Day parties! Finn McCools in North Myrtle Beach is known for throwing a great all day St. Patrick's day event, and many restaurants and clubs in at Broadway at the Beach run specials as well! If you're on the south end of the strand, O'Keefe's Irish Pub boasts the "largest celebration in Murrells Inlet".

Myrtle Beach is known as one of the most fun places to visit on the East Coast, and St. Patrick's day is no exception! Make your St. Patty's Day 2012 a Saturday to remember!

If you're searching for Myrtle Beach hotels to relax and re-charge in during your St. Patricks Day celebration, there are many hotels along the strip in North Myrtle, Downtown, and South Myrtle!

Planning on traveling a little deeper into the south in search for some green sand and beer (not mixed together)? Savannah, GA is (and has been for a long time) a destination for St. Patties day fun. This year marks the 188th annual St. Patrick's Day in Savannah, and the festivities aren't only on March 17th!

Irish celebrations start on March 4th at 2:45 PM at the Savannah Civic Center, with the Grand Marshal Public Investiture. Then things get a little more exciting... The St. Patrick's Day Rugby Tournament starts on March 11th and goes until the 13th at Daffin Park! If you aren't exactly into the roughness of Rugby, Tara Feis will be at Emmet Park on March 10th, and the Celtic Cross Mass and Ceremony will be taking place on March 11th.

On the eve of St. Patrick's Day (March 16th) The Jasper Green Ceremony will be taking place at Madison Square at 5 PM. Then, finally as we reach St. Patrick's Day on March 17th, start your day out on a light note, St. Patrick's Day Mass at The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist begins at 8 AM! Immediately following mass, the parade will begin at 10:30 AM.

If you are new to the Savannah scene, there are a few things that will be helpful to know and understand while visiting.
The "hot spots" or areas you want to float around and visit are Reynolds Square and anywhere surrounding in the downtown area. A lot of people know that Savannah has no "open intox law" but many don't know exactly what this means. This means that you can in fact consume alcohol on public sidewalks, but it must be contained in plastic (no one wants to be around broken glass). Also, you must be within the downtown limits to consume alcohol publicly... or you WILL be ticketed and possibly taken to the drunk tank for public intoxication.

Be safe, don't drive, and stay in one of the many downtown hotels in Savannah. Go ahead... flaunt that green. St. Patrick sure knew how to party!

Easter is a great time to get outdoors and celebrate Springtime, and Myrtle Beach offers a variety of fun family-friendly activities! Whether you are a local or just visiting the beach, there are some exciting things happening in and around Downtown Myrtle to celebrate Easter! Easter in Myrtle Beach is full of all kinds of Easter Egg Hunts and events for all ages and skill levels, and there is sure to be an event you will enjoy!

April 7, 10 a.m. - 30th Annual North Myrtle Beach Easter Egg Hunt
This is the oldest Easter Egg Hunt in Myrtle Beach. Wear your cutest Easter outfit and get your picture taken with Ms. Blossom, the Myrtle Beach Easter Bunny! This is a free event taking place at McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach starting at 10 a.m.

April 7, 9-10:30 a.m. - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Come meet the Easter Bunny in The Market Common and have breakfast at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant! $10 per person is a steal of a deal and includes a gourmet breakfast with eggs, french toast, bacon, and breakfast potatoes. You can even have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny, so make sure you bring your camera! Make your reservation at the restaurant... hurry!

April 7, 2 p.m. - Surfside Beach Easter Egg Hunt
There is a morning Egg Hunt in North Myrtle, but how about an afternoon hunt? Surfside Beach's Easter egg hunt will be held at Huckabee Park at 2 p.m., so lace up your egg hunting boots and get ready to go!

These Easter events and much more are close to many oceanfront hotels in Myrtle Beach, so if you are visiting from out of town, you are sure to find a great place to stay! There's not much that is more exciting and relaxing than spending Easter weekend in Myrtle Beach, so make sure you choose to stay at the best location for all events!

Who ever thought you could go to a wine tasting and NOT deal with pretentious connoisseurs? Well, Myrtle Beach has discovered a way to bring fabulous wine, food, baked goods, live entertainment and more to street festival lovers! Are you thinking that it is too hot, crowded, and difficult to navigate Myrtle Beach much less a popular street festival? Don't be discouraged... Coastal Uncorked 2012 is in April, so you won't have to deal with the usual summer crowds!

The 2012 Coastal Uncorked festival is sure to be the best yet, with a new location near the ocean at the former site of the Myrtle Beach Pavilion!
This year, the 3rd Annual Coastal Uncorked festival will take place from April 22-29. The event will feature tasting tents for sampling wine, live music, restaurant and baked good vendors, and even grape stomping (they are making you work for your wine)! Paula Deene is even going to be there cooking up some country southern magic! Tickets are on sale now, and tasting tent passes are only $30.

The fun of the Coastal Uncorked festival isn't limited to the main event. A February 26 Oyster Roast will kick off the countdown to the festivities, and there will be a "Sip, Savor and Stroll" additional event being held at Market Common on April 26. If you love wine and food (and, let's be honest, who doesn't?) this is the event for you!

The Oyster Roast kick-off will be held at Sea Captain's House from 1-4pm on February 26. Listen to a live band while sampling fresh oysters, spirits, wine and desserts!

If you're interested in visiting Myrtle Beach from out of town for the 2012 Coastal Uncorked festival, you may be considering somewhere to stay to sleep off that food and wine coma. There are many Myrtle Beach oceanfront hotels and Myrtle Beach Hotel Condos to choose from that are just minutes away from all of the fun! See you at Coastal Uncorked!

Even if there isn't a special event or festival taking place, there are tons of outdoor adventures to participate in while visiting historic Charleston, SC! A lover of outdoor activities will feel right at home while staying waterfront Charleston hotels. Fishing, hunting, boating and kayaking will be at your doorstep during your stay. Pair these with the beautiful surroundings and incredible wildlife of the Shem Creek in Charleston, SC, and you might think you've found your outdoor paradise.
Fishing
Charleston offers some of the finest fishing in the country, offering both saltwater and freshwater fishing environments! Saltwater fishing opportunities while staying in a Mount Pleasant hotel includes offshore, inshore and near-shore charters. Catch Grouper, King Mackerel, Flounder and much more with a recommended fishing charter!
Freshwater fishing opportunities are also abundant in Charleston, SC, due to the many surrounding waterways. Try your hand at catching Long Nose Gar, Catfish and Striped Bass. Ever considered trying out Bow-fishing? Growing in popularity, bow-fishing is also available to those staying in Charleston waterfront hotels.
Hunting
The Charleston, SC area offers great hunting opportunities year round. A variety of hunting trips can be found in the area for game like turkey, deer, quail, wild hog and coyote. Charleston hunting trips can be designed for people of all skill levels to make your next hunt a success.
Boating/Boat Tours
Charleston's famous harbor and surrounding creeks and rivers are a boaters dream! Take a boat tour to enjoy a romantic sunset, do some sightseeing, or explore historic Charleston, SC. You can even take a spooky "Haunted Harbor Tour"!
Kayaking
One of the biggest reasons why Charleston waterfront hotels are so highly recommended to outdoor enthusiasts is because Nature Adventures Outfitters is located right next door to Shem Creek hotels. Guests won't have to go far to rent a kayak or canoe, or sign up for guided tours of the landscape.
All of these exciting adventures are readily available if you are planning a trip to Charleston and love outdoor activities at Shem Creek and immersing yourself in beautiful scenery!