Myrtle Beach Bike Week is almost here. Here’s what to know

Maya Brown
JASON LEE/jlee@thesunnews.com

Myrtle Beach Bike Week starts Monday, and there’s a lot to know for the fall rally that brings thousands of bikers to the Grand Strand.

It is much smaller than the more popular rally in the spring, but organizers still expect about 25,000 people to show up. The spring rally, in May, draws hundreds of thousands of bikers to town.

The annual event will run from Sept. 26 through Oct. 2.

However, events may fall on dates outside of that time period because for some, the rally will last for 10 days, according to Myrtle Beach Bike Week LLC, which provides information about bike week events on their site.

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A busy Bike Week

Vacation rentals like Airbnb across the Grand Strand are expected to be about 65% full around the time of Bike Week, according to the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Hotel occupancy typically tracks slightly above that of vacation rentals.

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However, hotels and vacation rentals could fill up more in the coming week, as tourists can book last-minute stays the same day that they arrive.

Events to attend

Sept. 26

  • Rally Kick-off Party: Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson & The Harley Shop At The Beach is hosting the free party at Dagwoods Deli & Sports Bar in North Myrtle Beach from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be free food, door prizes and live music.

Sept. 27

  • Taco Tuesday: Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson & The Harley Shop At The Beach will have a free taco party at Wicked Tuna from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be drink specials and door prizes.

Sept. 28

  • Biker Olympics: Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson & The Harley Shop At The Beach will be holding this event at The Rat Hole from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Sept. 29

  • Grumpy’s Biker Breakfast: Eggs Up Grill will provide free breakfast from from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. There will be music and free giveaways.

  • Bike Night: Steelhorse Law will host this event at The Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music, door prizes and giveaways.

Oct. 1

  • Scenic Rally Ride: An escorted ride with two stops will be available for bikers in the morning. It will end with an after party at Boardwalk Billy’s in North Myrtle Beach. Registration at Wicked Tuna’s Tuna Shack starts at 9:30 a.m. and ride begins at 11 a.m. A $15 donation is required for riders and a $5 donation for passengers. Money will go to the local Rivertown Riders.

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