2008 Beach Boogie & BBQ Festival Events Listings
Drawing the Sun Fun Festival®– A Celebration of Summer to a close, the 3rd annual Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival will take place on Labor Day weekend the evening of August 29 and all day August 30. The festival will feature family-friendly entertainment and events, including live music, the official barbeque competition of South Carolina, a classic car show, competitive BBQ sandwich eating competition, a HUGE kids’ area, boat rides on the lake, arts and crafts vendors, a car giveaway and so much more! Click here for the festival locator map (PDF).
Friday, August 29
5 - 8 p.m. - Still Cruzin’ Beach Band Live in Concert - Come listen to the sounds of this veteran Carolina beach music band who is most noted for the monster beach anthem “I Love Beach Music” from ‘79. Bring a beach chair or blanket as the band performs your favorite songs. No coolers, please. South Stage, South side of lake. FREE.
6 p.m. – NEW! Beach, Boogie and BBQ 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Run/Walk and 50 yd. Tot Trot – Registration begins at 4 p.m. 5K begins at 6 p.m., 1 Mile begins at 7 p.m. and Tot Trot begins at 7:30 p.m. Registration located near boat dock on North side of lake. Dr. Jim Troxell, 272-1717 or download application online. Download map. Entry fee required.
6 - 8 p.m. - Anything But Pork Contest and Tasting - Come sample dishes from shrimp creole to homemade ice cream and anything in between that is Anything But Pork! Located on Football Field, South side of lake. $5 for five sampling tickets. All proceeds benefit the Omar Shriner charities.
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Get some BBQ! – By popular demand, BBQ sandwiches from competitors will be on sale Friday! Football field, South side of lake.
7 - 10 p.m. – Food Vendors - Curb your sweet tooth, wet your whistle and grab a bite to eat fromone of our many food vendors located throughout Grand Park.
8 – 9:30 p.m. – John Michael Montgomery Concert – Grammy Nominee, John Michael Montgomery, will perform his many hits, such as “I Swear,” “Sold” and “I Love the Way You Love Me,” as well as introduce some new material from his CD “Time Flies” that will be out in September. Bring a chair or blanket and a partner to dance with. No coolers, please. Main Stage, North side of lake. FREE.
Approx. 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks presented by The Market Common – Best viewing from The Market Common and Valor Memorial Garden located on Farrow Parkway at the former Air Force Base. www.MarketCommonMB.com. FREE.
Approx 10 p.m. - Announcement of Anything But Pork Championship Winners: Best Booth, Best Dessert, and Best Sauce - With over $3,000 total prize money to be given away for these categories, you won’t want to miss this! Come root on your favorite team as the day one winners are announced. South Stage, South side of lake. FREE.
Saturday, August 30
8 - 10 a.m. - Official Barbeque Championship - Look on as the teams prepare their barbeque for judging of ribs, chicken, whole hog/butt. Football Field, South side of lake. FREE.
10 a.m. - Official Beach Boogie and Barbeque Welcome Ceremony - Officially kickoff this Labor Day weekend festival. Appearances by Miss Sun Fun 2009 and Miss Sun Fun Teen 2009 and more! Welcome hosted by Diane D. Stokes. Main Stage, North side of lake. FREE.
10 a.m. – Noon – Free Celebrity Meet and Greet with Austin Peck – Come meet Austin Peck, “Brad Snyder” from As the World Turns. Get an autograph or take a photo! Meet and greets will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Tent #1 near Main Stage, North side of lake. FREE.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Wheels at the Beach Car Show presented by Beach Bouncers - Car enthusiasts can view a variety of classic and antique cars organized by the Myrtle Beach Car Club. All proceeds benefit CASA. Come out and vote for your favorite! Located along Farrow Parkway. Free to spectators.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Arts and Crafts Vendors – Be ready to do a little shopping! With vendors selling jewelry, children’s clothing and other unique items, you’re sure to find someone for everyone! Located throughout Grand Park.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Boat Rides on the Lake provided by Coastal Marine - Take a scenic pontoon boat ride around the festival lake. Located on the boat ramp, North side of lake. FREE.
10 a.m. – 10 p.m. - Food Vendors – Curb your sweet tooth, wet your whistle and grab a bite to eat from one of our many food vendors located throughout Grand Park.
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. – Kids Zone presented by AT &T The Real Yellow Pages - Loads of kid-friendly fun abounds at the Kids Zone with awesome inflatable rides, kid’s games, balloon art, face painting and so much more! Throughout South side of lake. FREE.
10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Clay Brown and Legend Band Live in Concert - Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a variety of music performed by Clay Brown and Legend Band! Remember, bring a beach chair or blanket and a friend. No coolers, please. Main Stage, North side of lake. FREE.
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. - Barbeque Sandwiches and Plates for Sale - Come taste the mouth-watering, jaw dropping barbeque from some of the best barbeque cookers in the country. All proceeds benefit the Omar Shriner charities. From barbeque plates to barbeque sandwiches we promise you won’t go away hungry! Ticket booths and BBQ tents located throughout festival grounds. Value prices are $3 for a BBQ sandwich, $6 for a combo (BBQ sandwich, chips, and soda) and $8 for a BBQ plate (BBQ meat, bakes beans, coleslaw, bread and soda).
Noon – 2 p.m. – Free Celebrity Meet and Greet with Murray Bartlett – Come meet Murray Bartlett, “Cyrus Foley” from Guiding Light. Get an autograph or take a photo! Meet and greets will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Tent #2, South side of lake. FREE.
12:30 p.m. - Witness Giveaway of the Sun Fun Car - Watch on as finalists compete to win the Sun Fun Car, a brand new 2008 Ford Focus. The Sun Fun Car has traveled around to various locations throughout the summer while the public has entered for a chance to win in person or online at www.SunFunFestival.com. Baseball Field, South side of lake off Meyers Ave. FREE to spectators.
2 p.m. - International Federation of Competitive Eating – BBQ Sandwich Eating Championship - Be astounded as you watch some of the nation’s finest competitors vie for the Barbeque Sandwich Eating Championship trophy. The 2007 winner was National World Champion Joey Chestnut. Organized by the International Federation of Competitive Eating and Major League Eating Association. Front of Main Stage, North side of lake. FREE to spectators.
2 – 4 p.m. – Free Celebrity Meet and Greet with Austin Peck – Come meet Austin Peck, “Brad Snyder” from As the World Turns. Get an autograph or take a photo! Meet and greets will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Tent #1 near Main Stage, North side of the lake. FREE.
3:30 - 4 p.m. - Wheels at the Beach Awards Presentation Sponsored by Beach Bouncers - Make sure your favorite was awarded and see the winner of the 50/50 raffle. The total funds raised from the raffle will be presented to a representative of CASA. Main stage, North side of lake. FREE.
4 - 4:30 p.m. - South Carolina Education Lottery’s “Summer Escape SM 2008” Grand Prize Event – On your mark…get set…SCRATCH! Five pre-selected finalists will scratch off oversize tickets to uncover fabulous travel-themed prizes! One Grand Prize winner will receive a Ford F-150® truck, a Carnival® cruise for four people, and one million airline miles all valued at more than $60,000! Two second place finalists will each win $3,000 cash and two third place finalists will win $1,000 each. Stop by the Lottery tent on the North Side of the lake to spin the Prize Wheel and enter to win one of two 50,000 airline miles packages and one Carnival cruise for two. Merchandise prize packs will be given away throughout the day. Presentation will take place on the Main Stage, North side of lake.
4 – 6 p.m. – Free Celebrity Meet and Greet with Murray Bartlett – Come meet Murray Bartlett, “Cyrus Foley” from Guiding Light. Get an autograph or take a photo! Meet and greets will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Tent #2, South side of lake. FREE.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. – The Flashbacks Beach Band Concert - Playing all your favorites from the 50’s, 60’s and Beach music – you’re sure to enjoy their “Rock ‘n’ Roll…Beach and Soul! Remember, bring a beach chair or blanket and a friend. No coolers, please. Main Stage, North side of lake. FREE.
5:30 p.m. - Announcement of Smoke on the Beach Barbeque Championship Winners - Come witness premier competitors of the Official Barbeque Championship of South Carolina vie for the $3,000 Grand Champion title and potentially go home with over $20,000 in winnings. Main Stage, North side of lake. FREE.
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – The Flashbacks Beach Band Concert - Return to the stage to entertain you with their “Rock ‘n’ Roll…Beach and Soul! Don’t forget bring a beach chair or blanket and a friend. No coolers, please. Main Stage, North side of lake. FREE.
8:00 p.m. – Clemson Tigers v. Alabama Crimson Tide - Game Night at Grand Park presented by Time Warner Cable! - Watch the Clemson Tigers take on Alabama’s Crimson Tide on the big screen. Kick off at 8pm. Get in the spirit! Wear your team’s colors and bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the game! No coolers, please. FREE!
Approx. 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks presented by The Market Common – Best viewing from The Market Common and Valor Memorial Garden located on Farrow Parkway at the former Air Force Base. www.MarketCommonMB.com. FREE.
