Looking for a relaxing fall event during your Myrtle Beach vacation? The 51st Annual Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival, taking place September 25-27, 2026, is one of the area’s most beloved traditions and a must-see for art lovers of all ages. Set inside historic Atalaya Castle at Huntington Beach State Park, this unique festival combines incredible artwork with one of the most beautiful natural settings on the South Carolina coast.
More than 100 talented artists from across the Southeast will showcase handcrafted pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, woodwork, textiles, sculpture, and much more. Visitors can browse one-of-a-kind pieces while enjoying live music, delicious local food vendors, and demonstrations from skilled artisans throughout the weekend.
The festival’s location makes it even more special. Atalaya Castle, the former winter home of sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington and philanthropist Archer Huntington, provides a stunning backdrop of Spanish-Moorish architecture just steps from the Atlantic Ocean.
Guests staying at Ocean Sands Beach Resort can easily make a day trip to Huntington Beach State Park, explore the festival, enjoy wildlife viewing, walk the beach, and even visit nearby Brookgreen Gardens before returning to relax by the ocean.
Festival information, tickets, and event details are available at https://southcarolinaparks.com/huntington-beach/atalaya-festival. For additional information, contact Huntington Beach State Park at (843) 237-4440.
Celebrate the beauty of fall while discovering some of the finest artists in the Southeast during your stay at Ocean Sands Beach Resort.