As a celebration of the great music of bluegrass, Myrtle Beach will host the South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival for its forty-first year. More than twenty bands will perform over the course of the three-day festival at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Chairs will be provided and parking is free.

Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak St. Thursday-Saturday, times vary. $20-$95. (843)918-1225, www.aandabluegrass.com