Taste of Lake Murray

Fireworks don’t just happen… patriots make them happen!

Taste of Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Health, will take place on March 26, 2026 at 6 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia. This signature event is the sole fundraiser for Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration. Since 1989, Capital City/Lake Murray Country has proudly produced and brought this show to Lake Murray, ensuring that the sky lights up with fireworks from two lake locations each year. The 2026 celebration will be especially meaningful as the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War is commemorated.

This year’s party with a purpose will be truly revolutionary and will debut exciting updates, including a new event logo and a refreshed experience from start to finish.

New vendors such as Bessie's Burgers and More, Cola’s Restaurant, Ember, Mother’s Oysters + Pies, SouthShore Grill & Grocery, and TakoSushi join returning favorites including 518 Smokehouse, Bev South, Big Boys BBQ, Blue Marlin, Columbo’s, Halls Chophouse, Juniper, Lexington 2 Innovation Center, Roy’s Grille, Sarah’s Rockin’ Kitchen, Savage Craft Ale Works, The Bistro, and even more to come!

The Liberty Lounge, presented by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, will serve as a new outdoor experience where guests can step outside the ballroom into a lively expanded area with a DJ, local samples, and food trucks. This space also highlights an enhanced farm-to-fork initiative partnered in part with Fresh on the Menu, celebrating locally sourced ingredients and the farms and flavors that make the region special.

Inside, a rethought ballroom layout will create a more dynamic, engaging atmosphere for guests while also providing improved visibility and value for sponsors.

Entertainment will keep the night lively. Right To Party will energize the ballroom dance floor with a high-energy live show featuring multiple vocalists, horns, and favorite hits from past and present. Outdoors, the Spirit of ’76 Dance Floor will feature DJ Stingray 803, keeping the vibes in the Liberty Lounge going all evening.

Hollow Creek Distillery is the event’s Signature Spirit Sponsor, and this year’s featured cocktail, the Lakeside Lemonade, will highlight their Low Water Vodka.

Guests will also have the chance to bid in the Stars & Stripes Silent Auction, sponsored by Michelin, featuring a wide variety of exceptional items and experiences.

Tickets for Taste of Lake Murray 2026 are available now! Tickets must be purchased in advance, as none will be sold at the door. General admission is $150 per person.

Reserved seating is sold out. Only sponsors and guests who purchase reserved seating are guaranteed a seat. All attendees must be 21 or older.

Each ticket includes event entry, food from all participating vendors, and beverages including water, tea, beer, wine, and assorted sodas.

Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for any other Lake Murray Country item.

Be part of the spark that makes the fireworks happen.

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Stay up to date!

New Taste of Lake Murray Instagram and Facebook pages make it easy to stay in the know. Follow for real-time updates, restaurant announcements, sneak peeks, and everything leading up to event day.

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Get involved!

Limited sponsorships remain available. For information about supporting this party with a purpose, contact jennifer@lakemurraycountry.com.

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Thank you, sponsors!

CCLMC extends sincere appreciation to the event sponsors whose support helps make Taste of Lake Murray and the annual fireworks celebration possible. Sponsors to date include Lexington Health, DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia, Dominion Energy, First Community Bank, Michelin, Tidewater Boats, US Foods, South Carolina Department of Agriculture, Bentley Pontoons, Caughman-Harman Funeral Homes, Freetimes Post & Courier, Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative, N.W. White & Company, Solara Hospitality, Jan Jernigan - Morgan Stanley, Independence Solutions, Spirit of Lake Murray, Impact Consultants, Barnhill’s Services Inc., Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology, Dick Dyer, Palm Beach Tan, Hollow Creek Distillery, and Marine360.