Taste of Lake Murray 2024 | Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration Fundraiser

Schedule

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia (Columbia, SC) | Columbia, SC

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Taste of Lake Murray 2025, presented by Lexington Medical Center, is set for 6 PM on March 27, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia!
Taste of Lake Murray is the sole fundraiser for Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration! The funds raised at this annual event help light up the sky with fireworks launched from two lake locations each year on the Saturday prior to the Fourth of July. Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025.
⭐️ At Taste of Lake Murray 2025, you’ll be able to:
- Dance the night away with music from Band of Oz on the main stage, and The Reggie Sullivan Band on the outdoor stage.
- Sample flavors from around the region and vote for your favorite chef to join Team Lake Murray Country at the 2025 World Food Championships.
- Place bids in the silent auction and purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win amazing prizes.
- Have a whole lot of fun!
⭐️ Raffle and Silent Auction
The raffle drawing will be at the Taste of Lake Murray and announced via Facebook LIVE at 9:00 PM. Winners do not have to be present to win. Buy tickets online or in-person for your chance to win one of three amazing prizes:
- $1,000 Cash
- $1,000 in Amazon Gift Cards
- Bentley Pontoons Fireworks Cruise (Valued at: $2,500)
The cruise includes: A personalized cruise for up to 8 people – food and beverages and a Bentley Pontoons Captain
Optional 90-minute tour of Bentley Pontoons’ manufacturing facility
And don’t miss out on the silent auction! Bid on exclusive items and experiences while enjoying delicious food and great company the night of the event.
You don’t want to miss the fun at everyone’s favorite “party with a purpose!”
⭐️ What’s On The Menu?
From savory to sweet, this year’s event menu boasts an impressive array of dishes prepared by some of the region’s most talented chefs and culinary teams. Details coming soon!
⭐️ Vote For Your Favorite Chef!
Taste of Lake Murray is a super-regional qualifier for the World Food Championships where you’ll have a chance to vote for your favorite bite of the night! One participating chef will win a golden ticket securing their spot to compete in the 2025 World Food Championships representing their restaurant and Team Lake Murray Country! *Chain restaurants and chain food trucks are not eligible for the World Food Championships.
⭐️ Tickets!
Tickets: $125/person
*Reserved seating is SOLD OUT; only sponsors and paid reserved seat ticket holders are guaranteed seating. Guests must be 21 and over to attend!
Ticket includes:
- Event entry
- Food from all of the vendors
- Beer/wine, tea, water, and an assortment of sodas
- A guaranteed good time!
Wristbands will be available for pick-up at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center starting on March 1, 2025 and will also be available for pick-up at WILL CALL at the event entrance.
*Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for any other Lake Murray Country item.
⭐️ Adopt-a-Firework!
If you are unable to attend Taste of Lake Murray and would still like to support Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration, you can Adopt-a-Firework. Your contribution will help us light up the sky on June 28, 2025! *This is a symbolic donation and does not give you ownership of a physical firework.
⭐️ Take The Elevator Home!
Get a sitter or make it a date night and spend the night at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia and “Take The Elevator Home” with this special rate.
Learn more about Taste of Lake Murray 2025: https://www.lakemurraycountry.com/event/taste-of-lake-murray/
Learn more about Lake Murray's Independence Day Celebration 2025: https://www.lakemurraycountry.com/event/lake-murrays-independence-day-celebration/
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Where is it happening?

DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia (Columbia, SC), 2100 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210-5656, United States,St. Andrews, South Carolina

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