BooFest! is an annual Halloween celebration held at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach. It’s a family‑friendly event with costume contests for kids and pets, live entertainment, stilt walkers, and a free evening movie showing. The event is free to attend and draws locals and visitors alike.
Barefoot Landing is a mixed retail, dining, and entertainment complex along the Intracoastal Waterway, with over 100 shops, restaurants, and attractions.
📅 Date & Schedule for BooFest 2025
When | What Happens |
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 | BooFest daytime events from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
Registration opens at 11:00 AM for contests | |
Costume Contests: | • 12:00 PM — age 0 to 3 years • 1:00 PM — ages 4 to 7 • 2:00 PM — ages 8 to 12 • 3:00 PM — pets category |
Evening Movie | At 7:00 PM, free showing of “Hocus Pocus” on the Dockside Village / Pepsi Stage |
Also note | Trick‑or‑treating at Barefoot Landing shops occurs on October 31, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
Location: Barefoot Landing, 4898 Hwy 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC
✅ What to Expect & Tips for Attending
- Free to attend — no admission fee.
- Costume contests for multiple age groups and pets — prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each category.
- Entertainment: stilt walkers, live performers, guest emcees, balloon artists.
- Movie showing: Bring your own chair or blanket for the lawn movie experience at 7:00 PM.
- Registration: Arrive early (by 11:00 AM) to register for contests.
- Trick‑or‑treating: Occurs later (Oct 31) in the shops from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for those who come on Halloween night.
- Weather & comforts: Dress for October weather; bring layers. Arrive early to get good viewing spots, parking, and access.
🎯 Why BooFest Is Worth Your Time
- It’s a safe, festive Halloween event in a controlled, well-known venue
- Fun for all ages, including kids and pets
- No cost, so it’s accessible for families
- Combines daytime and nighttime elements (contests + free movie)
- Located where there’s plenty to do before or after — dining, shopping, and walking through Barefoot Landing