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The annual Myrtle Beach Bike Week is currently taking place, attracting motorcycle enthusiasts to Murrells Inlet. This year’s event features music, food, and exciting activities, while Spokes & Bones marks its 25th anniversary as a key venue. Attendees enjoy live performances, dancing, and unique attractions like a dunk tank. Despite some traffic congestion, the community spirit shines through as residents and visitors come together to celebrate this vibrant motorcycle culture.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – The annual Myrtle Beach Bike Week is currently underway from May 15 to May 18, 2025, drawing motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country to the Grand Strand. This year’s event marks over 85 years of celebration, now centered primarily in Murrells Inlet instead of its traditional location in Myrtle Beach.
This year’s Bike Week features a variety of activities, music performances, and communal gatherings that highlight the thriving motorcycle culture in the area. A significant venue, Spokes & Bones in Garden City Beach, is marking its 25th year as a key participant in the festivities, providing a lively atmosphere for attendees.
On the event’s opening day, a dancer performing elaborate fire tricks captivated crowds at Suck, Bang, Blow in Murrells Inlet. Musical performances, including a band playing “Tennessee Whiskey,” brought couples to the dance floor, where they enjoyed dancing on plywood laid out in the dirt at Spokes & Bones.
As the event progresses, women can be observed dancing on stages, bars, and other platforms at Suck, Bang, Blow, reflecting the vibrant energy of the gathering. However, attendees have also noted congested traffic in the area, particularly near the U.S. 17 fork close to Suck, Bang, Blow.
Key service elements at the event include cleaning and maintenance support. Jaquez Green has been seen assisting patrons with the portable toilets at Spokes & Bones, which have become essential for the influx of participants. The portable toilets also contain a whimsical surprise—a clown prop—that managed to elicit humor from individuals like Valerie Kirkland from Chapin, S.C., who embraced the quirky atmosphere regardless of any discomfort.
At Spokes & Bones, the bar area has been bustling with activity as patrons and bartenders engage with the facilities. Michelle Caton, a bartender with 20 years of experience at various bike rallies, has been serving drinks since 2019 and emphasizes the camaraderie among workers and bikers alike. Fellow vendor Rosemarie Rakowski shared her journey from attendee to participant in the local motorcycle scene, having worked numerous major bike events in the past.
Food options have also been a highlight of the event, with a food truck working hard to serve an eager crowd at Spokes & Bones. Hand sanitizer stations were provided by staff members, such as Lay Lay Graham, ensuring health protocols are maintained amidst the festivities.
The exciting fusions of entertainment and community are apparent at this year’s Bike Week, blending tradition with modern entertainment. One popular attraction includes a dunk tank featuring a local personality known as “the dunk tank girl,” further enhancing the lighthearted spirit of the event.
Morale is high among attendees, as demonstrated by Peggy Criscio’s quirky twist on enjoying the event from a golf cart while observing the motorcycles pass by—an experience she initially thought she would never embrace. The expansive lineup of motorcycles on display in Murrells Inlet reinforces the rich tapestry of motorcycle culture that thrives during this event.
This exciting occasion serves not only as a rally for bikers but also as a festival of music, food, and community spirit, symbolizing the enduring tradition of the Myrtle Beach Bike Week. Vendors have set up diverse shops, allowing attendees to peruse a variety of products, helping to create a festive and engaging atmosphere that encourages interactions among participants and visitors alike.
As the event continues through the weekend, residents and visitors alike share in the celebration, contributing to the sense of community that has long defined Myrtle Beach Bike Week.
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