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Organizer

North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation
North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation
Phone
843-280-5570
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://parks.nmb.us

Location

Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
Main Street, North Myrtle Beach

Date

Sep 28 2024

Time

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Irish Italian International Festival

The City of North Myrtle Beach will host the 20th Annual Irish Italian International Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This one-day rain or shine event brings approximately 15,000 people to celebrate different cultures. This festival will feature:

  • Art and Craft Vendors
  • Festival Food Favorites
  • Street Performers
  • Two Stages of Live Entertainment

Festival Vendors

Application Information: Waitlist Only June 21 – September 8, 2024

  • Apply here. You must have an account in Civic Rec to complete the application. If you already have an account, please do not create a new one. Reset your password if you cannot get logged in.
  • Applications will be accepted from May 15, 2024 through June 20, 2024.
  • Application decisions will be emailed by Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
  • Waitlist applications will be accepted from June 21, 2024 through September 8, 2024. You will NOT receive communications from Parks & Rec unless you are invited to participate. Please do NOT email Parks & rec in regards to waitlist inquiries or application status as it is extremely unlikely waitlist applicants will be able to be included.
  • Use the Vendor Email List sign up to receive emails about future festival applications being open.

Vendor Requirements:

All vendor questions should be directed to [email protected]. If applications are closed, please do not inquire about available space, instead use the links above to add your business to the waitlist.

Vendor Competitions

Food vendors will compete for the title of Best Entrée and Best Dessert.

All vendors are welcome to participate in Best Decorated Booth.

Festival-goers can also join in a friendly spaghetti eating competition sponsored by Ledo Pizza!

Entertainment Schedule

Irish Stage | Sponsored by Flynn’s Irish Tavern (located across from Flynn’s Irish Tavern)

10:00 am – 11:30 am      Barleyjuice (Irish)

11:30 pm                         Coastal Carolina Sheilds Pipes and Drums

12:00 – 1:30                    Treehouse (Reggae)

2:00 – 4:00 pm               Reggie Sullivan Band (Variety/R&B)

Italian Stage | Sponsored by Freedom Boat Club (located near Hillside Drive)

10:00  am – 11:30 am     Vince Chiarelli (Italian)

12:00  pm – 1:30 pm       Southside Saints (Rock Variety)

2:00 pm- 4:00 pm            Six Piece Suits (Variety)

Photo Gallery

View photos from the Irish Italian International Festival.

Spaghetti Eating Contest sponsored by Ledo Pizza

Think you have what it takes? Enter into the 19th Annual Irish Italian International Festival Spaghetti Eating Contest. First to clear their plate (without using their hands) wins bragging rights and a prize.

Individuals may sign up at the Info Booth between 10 am and 12 pm at the festival. No entry fee. Once registered, participants should arrive at the Hillside Drive Stage by 1 pm. The contest begins at about 1:30 pm at the Italian Stage located at Hillside Drive (400 Main Street – in front of Hope Taylor and Company).

FREE Parking

• Public Parking lot beside Convenience Store & More: 250 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

• McLean Park: 93 Oak Drive, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

• 1st Ave North & Ocean Blvd. Lot

• 1st Ave South & Ocean Blvd. Lot

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