Myrtle Beach Bike Week®

                      Temporary Vendor Permit Procedures & Prices

This is the only location and event in the United States that limits the number of Vendor Permits.  This is the only location and event in the United States that vendor permits are so drastically overpriced.  (Way Too Damn High)  
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Vending permits have became a common way for most cities or counties that have major events in or around them to collect revenue.  Horry County is no different except they have possibly the highest fees in the United States.   Depending on where you are vending at you will have to get a county permit and the county vending permit info is posted below.

If you have any questions the phone numbers are posted below to the three offices you will need signatures from.

Obtaining a County Permit - easy as 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... follow the steps. If you have any questions on permits please call the numbers listed below. They will be able to answer all your questions.

Step 1 . . visit our Zoning Department -- County Courthouse Phone NO# (843) 915-5490
Each vender must obtain a temporary use permit from the Horry County Zoning department. Zoning approval should be obtained prior to obtaining the Hospitality and Hawkers and Peddlers license.

Step 2 . . let us know if you're serving food or drink (required) Treasurer's Office -- County Courthouse Phone NO# (843) 915-5470
Hospitality fee has not been decided for 2009.   A hospitality fee is applicable from the Treasurer's Office if prepared or modified food or beverage including alcoholic beverage is sold. If the hospitality fee is not applicable they will note that on the permit.

Step 3 . . get the final approval -- County Courthouse Phone NO# Clerk of Court (843) 915-5080
Hawkers and Peddlers fee has not been decided for 2009.  The Clerk of Court will sign the permit in issuance of a Hawkers and Peddlers license.

Permits are valid for a 7 day period May 11-17, 2009 only in the Spring and a 5 day (Sept 30 - Oct 4, 2009) period only in the Fall.

Permit must be signed by all three (3) departments and displayed in a visible location at all times by the vendor. ( Zoning Department, Treasurer's Office, and Clerk of Court )

All Horry County permits are issued for the days of the Event.
Vending days and Permit Prices for the Bike Weeks have not been decided for 2009.