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Irish Italian International Festival
17th Annual
Irish Italian International
Festival
Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Saturday, September 25, 2021 (subject to change)
10 AM - 4 PM
Free Admission
The City of North Myrtle Beach will host the 17th Annual Irish Italian International Festival on Saturday, September 25, 2021. This one day rain or shine event brings approximately 15,000 to celebrate different cultures. This festival will feature:
- Art and Craft Vendors
- Festival Food Favorites
- Street Performers
- Two Stages of Live Entertainment
- Children's Area
Food Vendors Competition
Food vendors will compete for the title of Best Entrée, Best Decorated, and Best Dessert. Festival-goers can also join in a friendly spaghetti eating competition!
Children's Area
A children’s area will offer a variety of entertainment that suits all ages; activities, inflatables, and more (nominal fee).
Festival Vendors
- Vendor applications
- Read important information from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (PDF).
- Please contact the South Carolina Department of Revenue directly for more information.
- Read important information from the North Myrtle Beach Fire Marshal regarding food vendor tents and setups (PDF).
Entertainment Schedule
Entertainment Schedule – TBA
Photo Gallery
View photos from the Irish Italian International Festival.
Spaghetti Eating Contest
Think you have what it takes? Enter into 17th Annual III Festival Spaghetti Eating Contest. First to clear their plate (without using their hands) wins bragging rights and a plaque.
Individuals may sign up at the Info Booth between 10 am and 1:45 pm at the festival. No entry fee. Once registered, participants should arrive at the Hillside Drive Stage by 2 pm. The contest begins at about 2 pm at the Hillside Drive Stage (400 Main Street - in front of Hope Taylor and Company).