The sweet sounds of the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art are back for 2024, as the longstanding event continues to live on in the hearts and souls of locals and visitors for nearly three decades along the South Strand. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting the Myrtle Beach or North Myrtle Beach area, get your tickets and head down to Pawleys Island for a wonderful musical experience.
Festival Details
Pawleys Island Wine & Food Gala
This year’s much-loved Pawleys Island music festival is set to strike up the band, so to speak, on October 3rd at 7 p.m. with its 24th annual Wine & Food Gala at the Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island. Attendees of this benefit that supports the nonprofit charity festival will have the opportunity to sample more than 65 wines from around the globe, dine on hors d’oeuvres crafted by eight of the area’s finest chefs, plus indulge in a dessert tasting and a silent auction featuring a wealth of luxurious prizes. It’s one of the most popular Pawleys Island events! General Admission tickets are still available.
But that’s not all the festival has to offer – there are two more weeks of harmonious performances scheduled to take place under the Performance Tent at the Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island:
Runaway June
October 4, 7 p.m. – The three country stars that make up Runaway June create a harmony you just have to hear for yourself. They’ve earned nominations from the Academy of Country Music Awards and the CMT Music Awards, and are best known for the hit song “Buy My Own Drinks.”
Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes Featuring Donnell “Big Daddy” Gillespie
October 5, 7 p.m. – This American Soul and R&B band got started in the 1970s then tragically lost its main member, Harold Melvin. Later Donnell Gillespie joined Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes to keep his memory alive. Get ready for their hits that include “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” and ” Wake Up Everybody.”
Rick Lindy’s Tribute to Roy Orbison
October 10, 7 p.m. – Rick Lindy takes listeners through the life of Roy Orbison showcasing why many of his classic songs were written. Listen to him croon out classics like “Oh Pretty Woman,” “Only the Lonely,” and “Crying.”
Rumours – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
October 11, 7 p.m. – Rumours is rumored to be the closest thing you’ll hear next to the actual Fleetwood Mac band lineup. The band has been touring the country since they founded in 2014. They played in The Netherlands in 2019 which gave the group even more popularity and have been continuously wowing audiences with their authentic sound.
Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn
October 12, 7 p.m. – Paste magazine named these two “the king and queen of the banjo” and the couple will be performing together live for the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art. Bela Fleck has won 15 Grammy Awards and Abigail Washburn performed with him in the Sparrow Quartet. The two met at a square dance and fell in love and you’ll see their love of music and each other come alive on the stage.
Anthony Nunziata
October 17, 7 p.m. – Anthony Nunziata is an award-winning classical-crossover singer and performs for sold-out crowds all across the nation. He takes on classic songs “Unchained Melody,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and more along with his original music like “I Found a Home.”
The Barricade Boys
October 18, 7 p.m. – These Broadway stars have been in shows like The Book of Mormon, Mamma Mia, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, and more. Now they’re bringing their talents to Pawleys Island where they’ll tackle some of the most popular songs from those musicals as well as songs by Billy Joel, Elton John, and Queen.
Tabled Event – Groovin’ On Tour
October 19, 7 p.m. – Groovin’ On Tour performs hits from your favorite “Flower Power” era artists like Santana, Boy Dylan, The Beatles, Three Dog Night, Janis Joplin, Carole King, and so many more amazing artists! Sit back, relax, and get your groove on.
Nearby Resort: Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort
You can choose to stay at one of the beautiful resorts in Myrtle Beach when you attend Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art. A short drive away from the event venue is Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, a peaceful, private retreat for your family. Choose from one- to five-bedroom oceanfront condos, homes, or fairway-view villas. The onsite amenities will not disappoint, from the three golf courses to the day spa and wellness studio to the Play Pool Plaza, indoor pools, sauna and so much more.
