Major May Events Around Pawleys Island and Litchfield

Pawleys Island and Litchfield are close to several local and Hammock Coast events in May.

One highlight is the return of the SC Crawfish & Music Festival in Pawleys Island, bringing live music, crawfish, local vendors, and community fun to JB’s Celebration Park. The event also supports improvements to the park, including a permanent stage, landscaping, walking trails, and year-round community events.

The Hammock Coast event calendar also lists May activities around Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet, and Georgetown, including outdoor activities, live music, food-focused events, and community gatherings throughout the month.

Brookgreen Gardens is another major nearby attraction, located off Highway 17 between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island. In May 2026, Brookgreen lists Wild Renewal, a mixed-media exhibition by Madeline Dukes, running from April 18 through May 31. Brookgreen is also a major regional destination for gardens, sculpture, history, and Lowcountry nature.

The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art is another well-known local cultural event, though its 2026 main events are scheduled for October rather than May. That helps show how active the area remains beyond spring and summer, with cultural programming continuing into the fall season.

For residents and visitors, May is a wonderful month to enjoy the area before the full summer crowds arrive. Beach days, golf outings, outdoor dining, shopping, gardens, and local events all help showcase why Pawleys Island and Litchfield remain such sought-after coastal communities.