CCMF 101

WHEN
June 4-7, 2026
Thursday | Gates Open at 3 p.m. and close at 11:30 p.m.
Fri-Sun | Gates open at 1 p.m. and close at 11:30 p.m.

WHERE
Fest: 812 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Box Office: Ground Zero, 904 Chester Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (will be open closer to event date)
Rideshare Pick-up/Drop-off: Chester St between Mr. Joe White Ave & 12th Ave N 

WHAT
The East Coast’s largest 4-day outdoor country music fest.

WHO
40+ of the industry’s biggest stars and national recording artists! Past years have included names like; Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Kid Rock, Toby Keith, Florida Georgia Line, Zac Brown Band, Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Morgan Wallen, Keith Urban and many more! To see this year’s line up so far, visit: carolinacountrymusicfest.com/lineup/

TICKETS
Get yours here. Payment plan options available.

#CCMFBEKIND PROGRAM
You know, they say a lot about good things. Good things come to those who wait, good things come in small packages and more good stuff we’ve all heard before. Well, good things are coming to you this year, CCMF’ers! Whenever you least expect it, you might just receive the gift of a lifetime. Click here for more information.

CASHLESS WRISTBANDS

  • You can use your wristband to pay for all your onsite expenses. You can also pay by credit card or cash.
  • Wristbands will be mailed to the address on file from your initial ticket purchase. Those who receive their wristband in the mail prior to the event are urged to register their wristbands prior to the festival to avoid long lines.

TRAFFIC

  • Beach access at 8th Avenue North will be closed for vendor use throughout the fest, as well as the right turning lane from 9th Avenue to Kings Highway.
  • Pedestrian barricades will be placed between 7th Avenue North and 9th Avenue North.
  • Kings Highway will be one lane during the fest. The boulevard will be closed from 8th-9th Avenue North.
  • Side streets will be closed, but officers will be monitoring posts allowing people into businesses.
  • Police will be using hydro-barricades. Message boards will be located throughout the city encouraging drivers to use Grisson Parkway and Highway 31.

RIDESHARE & TRANSPORTATION
We’ve set up a dedicated page to outline the latest information regarding rideshare and drop-off options. Click there for additional details.

PARKING OPTIONS
Parking with continuous shuttle service to/from the fest is available in the Myrtle Beach City Lot (Former Mall Lot), located at 2400 North Oak Street. You’ll receive a window cling with your wristbands to display on your dashboard, and you’ll be scanned in at the lot entrance for easy access. Each parking pass includes shuttle access for everyone in your vehicle.

Parking passes are available for purchase here.

The parking lot will be open on Thursday from 2 p.m. until midnight and Friday through Sunday from noon until midnight.

ADA FANS WITH DISABILITIES
The festival site has limited accessibility for ADA. Availability in the ADA section is provided on a first come, first serve basis and is limited.  The site map will denote entrances and exits. If you have any questions or concerns, email info@ccmf.com.

BAG POLICY
Carolina Country Music Fest® has a clear bag policy to provide everyone with a safer festival experience, as well as to decrease the time it takes to get into the show. Please take note of the following, before making your way to the festival.

  • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC, without holograph, tint, or color, and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
    (Official CCMF Logo clear plastic bags will be available through festival merchandise outlets.)
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or smaller)
  • Small, non-clear bags, that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” in size, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the fest with one of the clear plastic bags.
  • An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.