Fords at the Shore 2026: Myrtle Beach’s New Ford Week After Mustang Week
The full local guide to Fords at the Shore: nine days of Ford events, the Grand Strand Stampede, the local context behind the new week, and the practical details supplied for organizer review.
Category: news | Published: 2026-09-07
Private organizer-review draft. This restored full version retains the supplied schedule, price, participant, and community details for confirmation before any public release. Event information can change; check the official organizer page before going.
The closing weekend is the payoff
If you only care about the part of Fords at the Shore Myrtle Beach that is most worth your time, start with closing weekend—especially Saturday’s Grand Strand Stampede 2026 at Broadway at the Beach. That is the cleanest answer for locals who want one solid Myrtle Beach car show September 2026 pick instead of chasing a full week of scattered meetups.
This is the inaugural 2026 Ford enthusiast week on the Grand Strand, running Saturday, September 5 through Sunday, September 13, across Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, and Surfside Beach. It is the first year under this name after official Mustang Week moved its event to Charlotte/Concord. That matters, because locals already know this is a Mustang Week replacement story—but not in the lazy “same event, new name” sense. It is a new Grand Strand event, not the same official Mustang Week organization. [1] [2]
Organizer CD Rozsa is the contact behind it, and the supplied public contact is fordsattheshore@yahoo.com.
The supplied event information welcomes a broad Ford family: Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Edsel, Merkur, Meteor, Monarch, Frontenac, Mustangs, Broncos, F-Series trucks, classics, and other Ford-associated vehicles. The main venue is Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, with the Grand Strand Stampede set on the Dave & Buster’s side.
Private organizer-review cover image: Ford lineup outside The Hangout from a Coastal Carolina Mustang Club Fords at the Shore Party promotional post. It is an event-host promotional image, not confirmed coverage of the 2026 event. Organizer and host confirmation are required before any public use. Source: Coastal Carolina Mustang Club.
Friday, September 11
The supplied event schedule lists a full Friday split between Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet:
| Event | Location | Supplied time |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor CD’s Swap Meet | Beaver Bar, Murrells Inlet | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Carolina Mustang Meetup | Carolina Ale House, Myrtle Beach | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Patriots’ Day | Beaver Bar, Murrells Inlet | 5–11 PM |
The supplied schedule also lists the Mustang merchandise semi trailer on site.
Saturday, September 12: Grand Strand Stampede
The anchor event is the 16th Annual Grand Strand Stampede — All Ford Show, hosted by Coastal Carolina Mustang Club.
| Detail | Supplied event information |
|---|---|
| Where | Broadway at the Beach, Dave & Buster’s side |
| Time | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Spectators | Free admission |
| Car registration | $40 through ccmc.clubexpress.com |
| Club contact | (304) 549-3433 |
The supplied details list multiple judged classes, modified MCA judging rules focused on cleanliness, 1st/2nd/3rd-place awards in each class, a 50/50 raffle benefiting the club’s 2026 charities, sponsor vendors, the Mustang merchandise semi trailer, and fire extinguishers required in show vehicles. The new Mustang GTD is also listed for display.
Then there is the evening social piece:
| Event | Location | Supplied time |
|---|---|---|
| FATS After Party | The Hangout, 1181 Celebrity Circle | 5–10 PM |
The supplied description calls it a public event with food, drinks, and live music.
Sunday, September 13
The supplied schedule lists the CCMC “Meet Up Before You Peel Out” Cruise In at Bagel Factory 2, Myrtle Beach. A start time was not published in the supplied material, so check the official Fords at the Shore Facebook page before heading out.
If you are only choosing one public-facing event, the Grand Strand Stampede 2026 is the obvious move.
Why locals are paying attention
This part needs plain English, not PR.
Official Mustang Week 2026 moved to Charlotte/Concord and ran August 24–29, 2026. That left a hole on the Grand Strand after 23 years of Myrtle Beach-area association. Fords at the Shore is stepping into that space, but it is not claiming to be the same official event. [2]
That distinction matters because locals remember both sides of the old story.
According to WMBF’s reporting, Rozsa characterized Mustang Week’s previous annual local economic impact at roughly $50 million and said he would like to recover at least half of that, while hoping for more. That figure should be read as Rozsa’s estimate, not an independent study. WMBF also reported that City of Myrtle Beach data showed more than 11,000 police calls for service and 771 incident reports connected to Mustang Week from 2021 to 2025. [3]
Rozsa also said the old mix of noise, burnouts, and street racing would not be tolerated at Fords at the Shore. Good. That is the line this event has to hold if it wants local support. In a welcome letter dated August 24, 2026, Mayor Mark Kruea described the event as family-friendly and thanked volunteers, sponsors, and local businesses. The supplied material does not treat that as a promise about the week; it is the city’s public welcome and a different starting point from what many residents remember.
The NASCAR name most people will miss
One draw in the supplied event material is Chad Finchum, who is scheduled to attend the September 12 Grand Strand Stampede with his registered 2009 Shelby GT500.
The supplied biography describes Finchum as a Knoxville, Tennessee native who drives the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Garage 66 / MBM Motorsports. It notes NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series competition, a 2016 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East win at Bristol Motor Speedway, and eight laps led at Talladega Superspeedway in 2026—his first Cup Series laps led.
That is enough to make him worth noticing. There is no verified autograph schedule in the supplied material, and there is no reason to promise one.
Meet Delilah, Fords at the Shore’s official “mutt”
One of the more useful ideas attached to this week has nothing to do with horsepower.
According to the supplied organizer material, Grand Strand Humane Society was asked to choose a dog who had been having difficulty getting adopted. The shelter selected Delilah, a black-and-white pup who is now the official Fords at the Shore “mutt.” The supplied material says she is expected at multiple events wearing an official Fords at the Shore Mutt bandana, with the hope that the week helps her get noticed by the right adopter.
Photo for private organizer review: Delilah image supplied with the Fords at the Shore source material. Organizer confirmation is required before any public use.
That is a smart local touch. It gives the week some community purpose beyond chrome, noise, and merchandise.
If you are interested, contact or visit Grand Strand Humane Society and ask about Delilah’s current adoption status. Do not assume she is still available unless the shelter confirms it at the time you check.
Earlier-week schedule, without the bloat
Here is the shorter version locals actually need. The schedule below is restored from the supplied event material for organizer confirmation before publication.
| Date | What’s happening |
|---|---|
| Sat. Sept. 5 | Team Shelby’s Car Show — Beach Truck and RV Center, 567 George Bishop Parkway, 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sun. Sept. 6 | CCMC Breakfast Cruise In — Bagel Port, 9666 N. Kings Highway, 9–11 AM; SES & BMR Meet & Greet — Liberty Tap Room, 7651 N. Kings Highway, 11 AM–2 PM; CCMC Cruise In — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre, 701 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, 2–5 PM |
| Mon. Sept. 7 | Dyno Day — Let’s Go Automotive & Performance, 112 S Service Court, 9 AM–5 PM; CCMC Party at The Hangout, 4–10 PM |
| Tue. Sept. 8 | Breakfast Cruise In at Bagel Port, 9–11 AM; Family Fun Day and Cruise In — Fun Warehouse, 2349 Dick Pond Road, 11 AM–5 PM; CCMC and Team Shelby Cruise In — Capt. Quarters, 901 S Ocean Boulevard, 3–6 PM; Mikey Hotrod Mach 1 Mania — Burky’s Grill, 4001 N Kings Highway, 5–9 PM |
| Wed. Sept. 9 | CCMC Ladies Day Cruise In — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre, 2–5 PM; Unofficial Fox Body’s & Daisy Dukes Night — Beaver Bar, Murrells Inlet, starts 5 PM |
| Thu. Sept. 10 | Classic Mustangs — Liberty Tap Room, 11 AM–2 PM; CCMC & Team Shelby Cruise In — Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Surfside Beach, 2–5 PM; Marshwalk Take Over — Wicked Tuna, 4123 US-17 Business, Murrells Inlet, 5–10 PM |
One schedule problem to watch
The supplied official graphic lists the CCMC Breakfast Cruise In at Bagel Port twice—Sunday, September 6 and Tuesday, September 8, both 9–11 AM. List both for planning purposes, but confirm the dates before you go. The duplication may be intentional, or it may be a graphic error.
Practical details locals will actually use
Costs and basics
| Item | Supplied detail |
|---|---|
| Stampede spectators | Free |
| Car registration | $40 through ccmc.clubexpress.com |
| Other cruise-ins and meetups | No listed admission in the supplied schedule; do not assume every event is free |
Family Kingdom vouchers
The supplied Fords at the Shore material describes Family Kingdom vouchers as $25 per person for all-day passes with a voucher, covering up to six people. It lists a regular all-day price of $55 without a voucher, says vouchers are valid September 5–13, 2026 only, and notes that parking is not included. It directs buyers to Family Kingdom’s on-site office under the Swamp Fox roller coaster. Confirm all voucher terms directly with Family Kingdom before purchase.
Merchandise
The supplied material says merchandise is available at some, not all, events:
| Item | Supplied price |
|---|---|
| Shirts | $25 |
| Hats | $15 |
| Large decals | $8 |
| Round decals | $5 |
Before you leave
Verify the venue, time, parking setup, and any event change before you head out. The official Fords at the Shore Facebook page is the supplied primary update source. The official Instagram page is listed as an additional organizer channel, but Facebook is the one to check first for schedule movement.
The local takeaway
Fords at the Shore is a new Grand Strand Ford week with its own name, its own organizer, and its own shot at doing this better. The Grand Strand Stampede 2026 is the public centerpiece. Chad Finchum gives the week a motorsports angle. Delilah gives it a community purpose that goes beyond cars.
For locals, the question is not whether this copies old Mustang Week. It does not. The question is whether this new version can keep the fun, cut the nonsense, and give people one good September weekend reason to show up. If you are trying it for the first year, Saturday is your safest bet.
More from Myrtle Beach Unlocked
Use What’s Poppin in Myrtle Beach, the Myrtle Beach Events Calendar, Getting Around the Grand Strand, and the Parking Finder for additional planning context.
References
[1] Fords at the Shore official public event page
[2] Mustang Week: Move to Charlotte beginning in 2026
[3] WMBF News: New Ford event looks to fill void left by Mustang Week’s departure
[4] Broadway at the Beach: 16th Annual Coastal Carolina Mustang Club Grand Strand Stampede
[5] Mustang Club of America: 16th Annual Grand Strand Mustang & All-Ford Stampede