Ask Myrtle Beach: Bike Week
Elissa Jarvis, Lead Reporter Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Q . I want to come down for Myrtle Beach Bike week in May, when is it and where all the vendors going to be?
A. Bike week in Myrtle Beach is a huge attraction and thousands of bikers attend, but it’s actually not one week of events and more like a whole month of events. This year there will be three weeks of events according to the Sun News:
- “The first weekend, May 10-14, is viewed as “the light weekend.” No vendor permits are allowed that weekend, but businesses that cater to motorcycle enthusiasts and riders will offer live performances and celebrity appearances; some hangouts will extend their hours with food and drink specials, indoor contests, giveaways and a classic car show.
- The second week, May 15-20, is traditional Harley rally people have come to know. Businesses all around Horry County, from Little River to Murrells Inlet, will put on their big parties, according to Jamin Leather’s adjunct site, myrtlebeachrallies.com. This is when vendors will be allowed, and organizers plan new events as well. This weekend coincides with the Blue Crab Festival in Little River.
- The third portion, May 18-28, will begin with the Cruisin’ The Coast kickoff on May 18. That will include charity events, bike runs and many other events.” This week also coincides with Atlantic City Bike week.
Vendors won’t be allowed to set-up show until May 15th and they often set up in three main areas:
- Barefoot Landing
- By Suck Bang Blow and the Beaver Bar in Murrells Inlet
- HB Spokes in Little River
But if you drive up and down the Grand Strand, you will be likely to find other vendors scattered about. So where is your favorite place to hang out during Bike Week?