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The Carolina Country Music Fest鈥檚 10th anniversary is bringing some of the biggest names in country music to the city of Myrtle Beach this weekend, June 5-8.

鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to welcome Carolina Country Music Fest back for its 10th year. We鈥檙e looking forward to a fun, safe and, of course, very busy weekend.鈥� Myrtle Beach spokesperson Meredith Denari said. 鈥淭his is the largest festival and concert here in Myrtle Beach.鈥�

About 30,000 people from around the country and Horry County flocked to last year鈥檚 festival at Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place, making an estimated $50 million economic impact to the city, Denari said.

As thousands are expected to descend to the downtown district, city officials are planning for road closures and offering safety tips ahead of the outdoor country music concert series.

鈥淗ydrate and pack a poncho," said Dana O鈥橞rien, Myrtle Beach emergency management specialist.聽"It鈥檚 South Carolina in June. So, plan on it being hot and we always have the potential for pop-up thunderstorms as well."

O鈥橞rien said they are working closely with the National Weather Service and CCMF officials to monitor weather conditions.

The National Weather Service forecasters say there's potential for rain showers Thursday through Sunday, with temperatures reaching the warmest at 90 degrees on Saturday.

Denari recommends concertgoers download the CCMF phone app to stay up-to-date on any potential evacuations and concert-related news.

Public Works and Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism departments will be seen around 812 N. Ocean Blvd. in the days leading up to the event as they stage barricades and monitor traffic in coordination with the Myrtle Beach Police Department.

Cpl. George Johnson, special events representative from MBPD, said the safety features such as fencing, hydrabarricades, and meridian vehicle barriers are meant to help guide traffic, protect concertgoers and maintain a secure environment in and around the venue.

Johnson said to 鈥減ack your patience鈥� and use navigation apps such as Waze and Google Maps that have been updated to include the current traffic pattern.

He encourages concertgoers to include a designated driver, ride-share service or walking route in their travel plans. Ninth Avenue North at Oak Street is a designated ride-share pick-up point.

鈥淏e proactive. For a long time my chief of police has always said, 鈥楽ee something, say something鈥� 鈥� and we are all about that. If something feels out of place or something is concerning, let an officer know or let event staff know,鈥� Johnson said, adding that officers will be wearing yellow polo shirts and are positioned inside and outside the venue.

Troy Marron, PRST special events supervisor, said 80 employees are scheduled onsite amongst three eight-hour shifts and operating 24 hours a day throughout the week.

鈥淭o anyone that is attending, if you see a guy or girl in orange trying to pull a garbage barrel, give them a little grace and a little space. They鈥檙e just trying to make the experience better for you,鈥� Marron said, adding that there 350 blue garbage barrels onsite for attendees鈥� disposals.

During the festival, public works and PRST provide solid waste pick-up throughout the night and into the early morning hours to get the event ready each day. Denari said in past years, they picked up 90 tons of trash from the festival.

Marron said cyclists and pedestrians traveling along Ocean Boulevard should detour using the boardwalk between Seventh Avenue North to Ninth Avenue North.

Travis Glatki, Myrtle Beach emergency manager, said the Myrtle Beach Fire Department, in partnership with Horry County Fire Rescue, Regional Medical Assistance Team and Tidelands Hospital have developed a robust emergency response framework for the four-day outdoor concert.

He said, depending on the time of day, between five and seven medical response teams, an emergency medical tent, two fully equipped ambulances and a dedicated fire engine will be stationed at the event site.

鈥淭his partnership with Tidelands Hospital will ensure that festival medical operations maintain hospital-grade standards, while providing patient care convenience and accessibility that large-scale special events demand,鈥� Glatki said.

In the years leading up to 2022 an average of 30-40 hospital transports would take place over the four-day festival. By implementing onsite medical assistance and fire safety, the ambulance patient transports have reduced by 90% since 2022.

Ashley Capps, Tidelands Health vice president of operations and chief nursing officer, said the most common medical assistance provided is for dehydration, slips, strains, sprains and sunburns. She said the forecast suggests a warm weekend and advises concert goers should drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen, wear hats or sunglasses for eye protection, and wear proper footwear.

In honor of 10 years in the hometown of Myrtle Beach, CCMF sent out a bid for a Hometown Star to perform at the festival. Mariah Faith, Conway native and former American Idol contestant, is traveling from Nashville to perform with Bailey Road Band on the Tito's stage Saturday at 8 p.m.聽

鈥淚 am so excited. I have been in the audience almost every year. So, it will be fun getting to see it from the other side,鈥� Faith said, adding that they will be debuting three original songs.聽

She said one of the original songs, 鈥淐arolina Gypsy,鈥� embodies her spirit being a wild child, free-willed Carolina kid. 鈥淭ango鈥� and 鈥淩oamer鈥� are some heartbreak anthems.聽

The inspiration for one of her heartbreak anthems might be in the audience and he should know which one is about him, Faith said with a laugh.

She will announce a release date for audiences to stream the new original songs the week following the festival.聽

鈥淲e put together a great set and were really excited to perform it for everybody. I鈥檓 really looking forward to connecting with people and hoping everyone in the audience has a great time,鈥� she said.

Rascal Flatts will perform at the kickoff concert on Thursday, June 5. Lainey Wilson headlines Friday night alongside the theme 鈥淐oastal Cowgirl.鈥� CCMF organizers say this look combines the laid-back vibes of the beach with the rugged charm of the Wild West. The festival recommends bohemian lacy tops and shell accessories with a classic cowboy hat and boots.

On Saturday, June 7, festival goers can blend in to see Jelly Roll by decking out in their best camouflage for the 鈥淐AMO鈥� theme. For the finale, show off your patriotism by rocking out in red, white and blue for 鈥淯. S. OF A. DAY鈥� and see John Stamos perform with the Beach Boys Sunday afternoon.

Traffic closure information

• Ocean Boulevard, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues North, including sidewalks
• 5 p.m. Friday, May 30 - 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 12.
• Ocean Boulevard, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues North
• 8 a.m., Sunday June 1 - 5 p.m., Wednesday June 11
• Eighth Avenue North, all lanes and parking spaces
• 8 a.m., Sunday, June 1 - 5 p.m. Wednesday June 11
• Chester Street, Between Seventh and Eighth Avenues North, all lanes and parking spaces
• 8 a.m., Sunday June 1 - 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 11
• Ninth Avenue North, westbound lane between Chester Street and Ocean Boulevard
• 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 - 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 10
• Ninth Avenue North, eastbound lane between U.S. 17 Business and Ocean Boulevard, eastbound lane parking spaces
• 6 a.m. Monday, June 2 - 5 p.m. Thursday, June 12
• Eighth Avenue North Beach Access
• 7 a.m., Sunday, June 1 - 8 a.m., Wednesday, June 11
• York Street
• 8 a.m., Sunday June 1 - 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 11
• Ocean Boulevard, between Ninth Avenue North and Mr. Joe White Avenue, with limited access for business deliveries from Mr. Joe White Avenue
• 12 p.m., Tuesday, June 3 - 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 10
• Ninth Avenue North, Between Broadway Street and Kings Highway,
• eastbound lane access only for rideshare after event gate opens
• Chester Street, between Ninth Avenue North and Mr. Joe White Avenue
• Limited access for buses and local businesses during event
• Alleyways on either side of Ground Zero
• 8 a.m., Wednesday June 4 - 8 a.m., Monday, June 9