Don't Miss the Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival

Mark your calendar now so you don’t miss one of the biggest events in the Myrtle Beach area. The Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival takes place every year at Grand Park at The Market Common, Myrtle Beach. If you’ll be here at the end of the month staying in a North Myrtle Beach condo from Tilghman Resort you’ll be close to the festival. It’s a whole lot of tasty fun that you won’t want to miss out on!

The Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival takes place from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2, 2012. The hours are Friday 6-9:30 p.m., Saturday 12-9:30 p.m., and Sunday 12-5 p.m. You get to enjoy unlimited samples for only $10 on Saturday while supplies last. There is a free kids zone on Sat. and Sun. afternoons from 12-5 p.m. Check out the various arts and crafts exhibitors. There’s also a Beer Garden open all three days.


Friday, Aug. 31
6:30 p.m. “Anything Goes” competition samples for $1 each. Beef, seafood, desserts and everything in between while supplies last.
7:00 p.m. Wakeboarding Demo on Grand lake

Saturday, Sept. 1
12-5 p.m. Sample BBQ from 40+ teams with a $10 wristband while supplies last
12, 2, 4, & 6 p.m. Free boat rides
1, 3, & 5 p.m. Wakeboarding Demos on Grand Lake
2-3 p.m. Free watermelon while supplies last

Sunday, Sept. 2
12-5 p.m. Free Kid’s Zone
12-5 p.m. Come out and see what the arts and craft vendors have for sale.

If you’re looking for a North Myrtle Beach condo where you can stay, give a call to Tilghman Resort. You’ll be very pleased with what they have to show you.

Check Out These Grand Strand Winter Rentals

If this is the year you’re going to spend winter in the South then check out the company I use that found me a really nice assortment of Grand Strand winter rentals to look at. It’s not too early to make your reservations. Doing it now while it’s still summertime gives you the greatest selection of rentals to choose from.

Maybe you’re not ready to make the jump into spending the winter there. Maybe you’re coming for a week this time. Next winter you can make that two weeks, and then a month, before making the jump to spending the entire winter in one of these Grand Strand winter rentals. Any one of which would meet your needs. They have small single bedroom condos to larger eight bedroom houses.

The winter season is a pleasant time to visit coastal South Carolina. You will mostly have the beach to yourself. It’s quieter at that time as there are less people and traffic since the tourists are gone. Enjoy the wide open sandy beaches and walk miles up or down the coast. It’s a great time of year to work on your golf swing and take your time moving through the courses.

Many places in the area are open year round. Be sure to check out Brookgreen Gardens. They have a beautiful display during the Christmas season definitely worth visiting.

July 4th Events in Myrtle Beach

There are many events taking place in Myrtle Beach to celebrate the July 4th holiday. You’ll be in the heart of the action when you stay in these Myrtle Beach SC resorts and the prices are affordable with the specials they have on them. You can see the firework displays from the balcony of these Myrtle Beach SC resorts too. Following are some things taking place on Wednesday the 4th of July.

Come watch the parade in Murrells Inlet. The 29th Annual July 4th Boat Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. from Garden City Point. The parade theme is "Red, White & View! Inlet-style Tried and True." Follow the parade to the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk and then down the Murrells Inlet shoreline down to the Hot Fish Club. 

The 19th Annual North Myrtle Beach Fireworks Display will take place at the Cherry Grove Fishing Pier starting at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4th.

The Barefoot Landing fireworks exhibit will be held at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday. This shopping and entertainment complex in North Myrtle Beach offers a myriad shops, restaurants and more to entertain you on your vacation.

Check out the Surfside Beach Fourth of July Celebration that promises loads of fun for the whole family. The Independence Day Celebration will be held from 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 at 13 North Ocean Blvd.

Murrells Inlet Marshwalk restaurants will have a spectacular fireworks display shot off from the end of the Veterans Pier at 10:00 p.m. on the fourth.

Bringing a Baby On a Beach Vacation

Summer time is here and with that comes beach vacations. If you’re facing a vacation with a baby on board this summer you should know about such things as flotation swimsuits, flotation belts and reusable and disposable swim diapers.

Here are some tips about bringing your baby on a beach vacation. You’ll discover many rentals that are suitable for a family with a baby so take your time and look around.

• Plan ahead. If you’re flying to the area be sure to schedule your flights during your baby’s normal nap time.
•  Keep on schedule. Maintain the same schedule you have at home as closely as you can while on vacation.
• Ask about accommodations. Do your accommodations provide sleeping arrangements for a baby? Is there a crib provided? Also ask about car seats with the airline and the car rental agency. Do you need to use one to fly?
• Stay calm. Don’t stress out preparing for your trip because the baby will sense that and be on edge.
• Just do less. Babies can be easygoing if Mom stays calm and you don’t try to do too much. Make sure the baby takes naps in quiet and comfortable surroundings like at home.
•  Use sunscreen. Keep babies protected when in the sun. Dress them in disposable swim diapers and flotation swimwear before going to the beach. Use beach umbrellas or tents. Apply sunscreen to any areas of skin showing.