Major May Events Around Murrells Inlet and Garden City

Murrells Inlet and Garden City are close to several May events that bring extra energy to the south end of the Grand Strand.

The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk continues to be one of the area’s main attractions, with waterfront restaurants, live music, and scenic inlet views. The MarshWalk calendar also lists its 75 Days of Summer on the MarshWalk beginning June 1, which means May is a great time to enjoy the area before the full summer season begins.

The broader Hammock Coast calendar also lists May activities around Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, and Georgetown, including local music, food, outdoor, and community events throughout the month.

Garden City visitors and residents are also within easy reach of Grand Strand events, including the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic from May 7–10, 2026 and the Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally from May 8–17, 2026. Garden City Realty’s event calendar lists both of these major May events for the area.

For those who enjoy a short drive to nearby attractions, Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet remains one of the area’s most treasured destinations. It is a 9,100-acre outdoor museum, garden, and wildlife preserve with one of the country’s largest collections of American figurative sculpture.

For homeowners, these events and attractions help tell the story of why Murrells Inlet and Garden City are so appealing. This area offers more than just a home. It offers waterfront dining, beach days, boating, fishing, golf, live music, local restaurants, and the kind of coastal lifestyle many buyers are searching for.