Nightingale’s Nursing is more than your #1 provider for in-home care. We also are extremely involved in the communities that we serve. This weekend in Myrtle Beach is going to be an exciting one! Here is what’s going on:

Irish Italian International Festival

The City of North Myrtle Beach will host the 12th Annual Irish Italian International Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2015. This one day rain or shine event brings approximately 15,000 to celebrate different cultures. The festival begins at 10:00 a.m. and continues until 4:00 p.m. on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach; featuring food from local restaurants, two stages of live entertainment, street performers, art & craft vendors, and dance groups all surrounding an Irish Italian International theme. Restaurants will compete for the title of Best Entrée, Best Decorated, and Best Dessert. Festival goers can also join in a friendly spaghetti eating competition! A children’s area will offer a variety of entertainment that suits all ages; magic, balloon art and inflatables.

St. John’s Greek Festival

St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church of Myrtle Beach will hold its 24th Annual Greek Festival September 24th – 27th. This 4-day event will be in the fellowship hall and on the Church grounds on the corner of Hwy 17 By-pass and 33rd Avenue North, on Thursday from 11AM – 9PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., and on Sunday from noon until 7p.m. Admission is only $1 for adults, and children 10 and under were free. Thousands come out each year and enjoy mouth-watering Greek foods such as Gyros, Roasted Lamb, Greek Salad, Spanikopita and Mousaka – as well as a wide assortment of Greek pastries and breads. Soft drinks, beer and Greek wines are also available.