Irish Italian International Festival

18th Annual
Irish Italian International
Festival

Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Saturday, September 24, 2022

10 AM - 4 PM

Free Admission

Details

The City of North Myrtle Beach will host the 18th Annual Irish Italian International Festival on Saturday, September 24, 2022. This one-day rain or shine event brings approximately 15,000 people to celebrate different cultures. This festival will feature:

Art and Craft Vendors
Festival Food Favorites
Street Performers
Two Stages of Live Entertainment

Festival Vendors

Vendor applications are OPEN:
- Please use the link to access the vendor application. https://secure.rec1.com/SC/north-myrtle-beach-sc/catalog
- For additional information on how to register via the link. Vendor Registration Help - Irish Italian International Festival
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).

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 sponsored by Ledo Pizza!

Entertainment Schedule

Irish Stage - Sponsored by Flynn's Irish Tavern

10:00 Brendan O'Conner
10:30 Opening Ceremony
10:45 Brendan O'Conner
11:45 Coastal Carolina Shields Pipes and Drums
12:00 Mark McKinney & Co.
2:00 Clover's Revenge

Italian/International Stage - Sponsored by Freedom Boat Club

10:00 Austin Giorgio (The Voice, Season 14)
10:30 Opening Ceremony
11:30 Jebb Mac Band
1:30 Spaghetti Eating Contest (Sponsored by Ledo Pizza)
2:00 The Yacht Club

Photo Gallery

View photos from the Irish Italian International Festival.

Spaghetti Eating Contest

Think you have what it takes? Enter into 18th 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 12:00 pm at the festival. No entry fee. Once registered, participants should arrive at the Hillside Drive Stage by 1 pm. The contest begins at about 1:30 pm at the Hillside Drive Stage (400 Main Street - in front of Hope Taylor and Company).