A festival that supports and showcases the Grand Strand and local Little River community, the 34th Blue Crab Festival is one of the largest festivals in the Southeast. The event will feature around 200 arts and crafts vendors, great entertainment, a children’s area and delicious seafood. Little River waterfront. Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. $5. (843) 249-6604, www.bluecrabfestival.org