12th Annual Irish Italian International Festival
The City of North Myrtle Beach will host the 12th Annual Irish Italian International Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2015. This one day rain or shine event brings approximately 15,000 to celebrate different cultures. The festival begins at 10:00 a.m. and continues until 4:00 p.m. on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach; featuring food from local restaurants, two stages of live entertainment, street performers, art & craft vendors, and dance groups all surrounding an Irish Italian International theme. Restaurants will compete for the title of Best Entrée, Best Decorated, and Best Dessert. Festival goers can also join in a friendly spaghetti eating competition (see below)! A children’s area will offer a variety of entertainment that suits all ages; magic, balloon art and inflatables (nominal fee). Festival admission & parking are FREE.