South Carolina events
South Carolina motorcycle events, rallies and bike nights
South Carolina motorcycle events start on the Grand Strand. The Myrtle Beach Spring Rally in May and Atlantic Beach Bikefest on Memorial Day weekend draw some of the biggest motorcycle crowds in the Southeast, and a smaller fall rally returns in October. Add Darlington race weekends, charity rides, toy runs and weekly bike nights from Greenville to Charleston. Here's how to plan the year and find what's on near you.
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Upcoming South Carolina motorcycle events in Rippin'
The list right below this section comes live from the Rippin' events map: bike nights, meets, rallies, swap meets, charity rides and toy runs in South Carolina that riders, shops and organizers have posted. Dates come from the organizers and can change, so confirm before you ride out.
Rippin' started in Southern California, so South Carolina's list is still filling in. A bike night you post here gets seen by every rider nearby. For roads, seasons and laws in one place, see the South Carolina motorcycle rides hub.
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26 upcoming events and 0 rider-added roads in South Carolina on the map today. This list updates whenever the site is rebuilt; the app always has the latest.
- Fri Nov 6AMA Partzilla Arenacross East Rounds 3-4Florence
- Sat Nov 7Military Appreciation Day at Harley-Davidson of GreenvilleGreenville
- Sat Nov 7Americas 250th Birthday Ride and Car/Truck/Bike ShowNorth Myrtle Beach
- Sat Nov 14American Legion Post 25 Riders 6th Annual Toy DriveLaurens
- Sat Nov 14New Carolinas Ride & Vybe Car and Bike ShowLancaster
- Mon Nov 1636th Annual Greenwood Toy RunGreenwood
- Mon Nov 1623rd Annual Motorcycle Toy RunSimpsonville
- Thu Nov 19November Bike Night at HootersCharleston
- Fri Nov 20LCHD Bike Night at Taco BoySummerville
- Sat Nov 21Precision Track DaysKershaw
- Sat Nov 2124th Annual Motorcycle Toy RunGreenville
- Sun Nov 22Toys for Tots at Low Country Harley-DavidsonNorth Charleston
- Sat Nov 2817th Annual Toy Run RideMyrtle Beach
- Sat Dec 5Cookies & Pictures with SantaGreenville
- Sun Dec 1326th Annual Dorn VA Hospital Vets' Christmas Charity RideColumbia
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The big ones
The Myrtle Beach rallies
South Carolina's biggest motorcycle events all happen on the Grand Strand. Dates change year to year, so check the organizer before you book.
- Myrtle Beach Spring RallyA May rally with roots going back to 1940, often called Harley Week. After city rules changed in the late 2000s, much of the action moved to Murrells Inlet and the southern Grand Strand, with vendors, bike nights and rides out to the coast roads.
- Atlantic Beach BikefestHeld over Memorial Day weekend in Atlantic Beach and across the Myrtle Beach area, with huge crowds, sport bikes and cruisers, music and parties. Myrtle Beach has used special traffic patterns that weekend, so plan your routes.
- Myrtle Beach Fall RallyA smaller rally in October, centered on the southern Grand Strand. Cooler weather, lighter crowds and a good excuse for one more coast ride before winter.
- Book early. Rooms on the Grand Strand fill fast during rally weeks.
- Know the local rules. Noise, parking and traffic rules are enforced closely; see South Carolina motorcycle laws.
- Ride the back roads. US 17 crawls during rallies. Early mornings and side roads beat sitting in traffic.
- Watch the heat. May can be hot and humid. Drink water and take breaks out of the sun.
Races to watch
Racing in South Carolina
Darlington Raceway, nicknamed the track too tough to tame, hosts NASCAR's Southern 500 on Labor Day weekend and a spring race. It's car racing, but the roads through the Pee Dee make it a fine ride in, and race weekend fills every hotel in the area.
Carolina Motorsports Park near Kershaw is a road course that runs motorcycle track days and club racing. Check its calendar. If you want to ride fast, a track day is the place for it, not the escarpment roads.
Worth the ride
Big rallies within reach of South Carolina
These come around every year. We don't list exact dates because they change, so check each organizer before you plan.
- Daytona Bike WeekDaytona Beach, Florida, every March. A straight run down I-95 or a slower ride down the coast roads.
- BiketoberfestDaytona Beach in October, the fall counterpart to Bike Week, and a good end-of-season trip.
- Barber Vintage FestivalA big vintage motorcycle weekend at Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham, Alabama, usually in October.
- The Distinguished Gentleman's RideEvery May, riders dress sharp on classic and vintage-style bikes to raise money for men's health. South Carolina cities usually host rides; register on the DGR site.
Give back
Charity rides, poker runs and toy runs
Charity rides fill the rest of the calendar: memorial rides, poker runs for local causes, rides for veterans and first responders, and holiday toy runs in November and December. Clubs, dealers and chapters usually post them a few weeks out, so check the events map as the season goes.
A charity poker run works a lot like poker runs in Rippin': ride to stops, collect cards, best hand wins. In Rippin', each stop deals one card when you arrive, no QR codes, and your best five-card hand posts to the poker leaderboard.
Every week
How to find bike nights in South Carolina
Rallies are once or twice a year. Bike nights are every week, and they're how you find riders to ride with.
Thanks to mild winters, South Carolina bike nights run most of the year, especially on the coast. If your regular night isn't on the map, post it.
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Open Meets
In Rippin', open the meets and events list for bike nights, meets, rallies, swap meets, charity rides and toy runs.
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Set your area
Pick Greenville, Spartanburg, Columbia, Charleston, Myrtle Beach or wherever you ride. Events show nearest first.
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RSVP
Tap RSVP so the organizer knows you're coming and riders can see who else is going.
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Ride in together
Start a group ride so the crew is on one live map on the way there.
Add yours
Post your South Carolina motorcycle event
Any rider can post a meet or event for free: name, time, place and a short note on what to expect. A weekly bike night or a monthly breakfast ride can repeat, so you post it once and the next date always shows. Share it to your squad and the feed, and riders RSVP from the app.
Shops, clubs and brands that host a lot can use Organizer Pro ($8.99/mo) for unlimited and recurring meets and official events on the calendar. A bar or shop that hosts a bike night can also become a poker stop. More on motorcycle events in Rippin'.
Seasons
South Carolina's motorcycle event calendar, by season
Spring (March to May): Bike nights pick up, Daytona Bike Week draws riders south in March, and May is the big month: the Spring Rally, Atlantic Beach Bikefest and the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.
Summer (June to August): Evening bike nights beat the heat. Watch hurricane forecasts for coastal events.
Fall (September to November): The Southern 500 on Labor Day weekend, the fall rally on the Grand Strand in October, and Biketoberfest to the south. Upstate color rides peak late in the season.
Winter (December to February): Toy runs in December, and coast meets keep going in mild weather. Check the best time to ride in South Carolina for the full picture.
FAQ
Questions riders ask.
When is Myrtle Beach Bike Week?
The Spring Rally is in May, Atlantic Beach Bikefest is over Memorial Day weekend, and a smaller fall rally is in October. Dates change every year, so check the organizers.
Where is the Myrtle Beach spring rally held now?
Much of it has moved to Murrells Inlet and the southern Grand Strand since city rules changed in the late 2000s. Check the organizer for this year's venues.
What is Atlantic Beach Bikefest?
A big Memorial Day weekend rally in Atlantic Beach and the Myrtle Beach area, with huge crowds. Expect special traffic patterns and book lodging early.
How do I find bike nights in Greenville or Charleston?
Open Meets in Rippin', set your area and browse what's nearest. If your regular night isn't listed, post it and set it to repeat.
Can I post my own motorcycle event in Rippin'?
Yes. Any rider can post a meet or event for free. Organizer Pro adds unlimited and recurring meets and official events for shops and clubs.
When is the Southern 500 at Darlington?
NASCAR's Southern 500 is traditionally run on Labor Day weekend. Check the track's schedule for this year.
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