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

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