Taste of Lake Murray 2024 | Lake Murray’s 4th of July Fundraiser
Thursday, March 21 @ 6:00 pm
$125Events
The Lake Murray Country Region’s most popular “Party With A Purpose” is set for March 21, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton!
Dance the night away while listening to music from The Voltage Brothers on the main stage and Under the Sun on the outdoor stage. Sample flavors from around the region and vote for your favorite chef to join Team Lake Murray Country at the World Food Championships. Bid on the silent auction and have fun at everyone’s favorite “party with a purpose!”
Tickets: $125/person | BUY NOW
*Early bird ticket sales ended February 14 at 11:59 PM
Optional Add on**: $25 Reserved Seating Sold Out
**Reserved seating is limited. Only Sponsors and Paid Reserved Seat Holders are guaranteed seating at this popular event!
Ticket includes:
-Event Entry
-Food with all the vendors
-Beer and Wine
-All the fun you can have!
After purchasing, your entry ticket will be at WILL CALL at the event entrance. This ticket does not guarantee a seat at the event as reserved seating is a separate fee.
Tickets are non-refundable and can not be exchanged for any other Lake Murray Country item.
4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray Fundraiser
Taste of Lake Murray is the sole fundraiser for the Annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray! The funds raised at the event help light up the sky with fireworks launched from 2 lake locations each year on the Saturday PRIOR to the 4th of July, scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024.
What’s on the menu?
From savory to sweet, the event menu boasts an impressive array of dishes prepared by some of the region’s most talented chefs and culinary teams. Here’s a sneak peek at what attendees can expect to indulge in:
- 518 Smokehouse | IG @518smokehouse | Smoked Pork Coppa with low country succotash, Carolina gold grits, and chipotle maple gastrique.
- Bessies Bites & Sweet Delights | FB @bessiesweetdelights | Mini cupcakes: red velvet, triple chocolate, key lime, and strawberry; banana pudding
- Big Boys BBQ | FB @bigboysbbq | BBQ Pork sliders
- Blue Marlin | FB @bluemarlin_sc | World-renowned shrimp and grits
- Cinnamon Hill Kitchen | IG @cinnamonhillkitchen | Mini jumbo lump crab cake with jalapeño remoulade, corn maque choux, and vegan & gluten-free sweet potato salad
- Columbo’s at DoubleTree by Hilton | FB @doubletreecolumbia | Basil pistachio crusted lamb loin with wild mushroom risotto
- Hall’s Chophouse | IG @hallscolumbia | Braised Beef Martinis
- Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant | IG @ironhillbrewery | Pub Burger Sliders and Pretzel Bites
- Lexington Innovation Center | IG @lexington2_culinaryarts | Blackened peach bruschetta with salmon crostini
- Luzianna Purchase | IG @luziannapurchase | Chicken & Andouille Jambalaya
- Moe’s Southwest Grill | FB @moescolumbia | Mini rice bowls with black beans, adobo chicken, pico de gallo, and cilantro
- Nothing Bundt Cakes | FB @nothingbundtcakeslakemurraysc | Lemon squares, bundt cakes: red velvet and strawberries & cream
- Roy’s Grille | IG @roysgrille | Jerk chicken street tacos with roasted poblano crema, eggplant caponata, and pickled veggies
- Sarah’s Rockin’ Kitchen | IG @sarahsrockinkitchen | Fresh grilled chicken wrap with premium fresh ingredients
- The Bistro | IG @bistro_on_the_blvd | Braised short rib over heirloom grits with pickled red onion and braising jus.
- Verde | IG @eatatverde | Mesa Verde-inspired shrimp dip with chipotle lime marinated shrimp with pickled onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and Cilantro
- Beverage South’s “Spirit Walk” | FB @beveragesouthcolumbia | Enjoy samples of Lo-Fi Mexican Lager and Surfside Vodka while supplies last
* Please note that while every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the menu, menu items are subject to change without prior notice due to availability and unforeseen circumstances.
Vote for your Favorite Chef
The Taste of Lake Murray is a super-regional qualifier for the World Food Championships. You’ll have a chance to vote for your favorite bite of the night. One participating chef will win a golden ticket to compete in the 2024 World Food Championship, representing Team Lake Murray Country and their restaurant. (Chain restaurants and chain food trucks are eligible for the World Food Championships)
Raffle
$20 – 1 Ticket, $50 – 3 Tickets, $100 – 10 Tickets
Purchase entries online now, to enter our raffle drawing. The more you enter the more chances you have for winning 1 of 3 prizes!
- $1,000 Cash
- $500+ in Restaurant Gift Cards
- 2 Tickets for a Spirit of Lake Murray dinner cruise (Valued at: $200)
The 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.
Silent Auction
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.
Book your hotel room
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: https://hil.tn/yrt4u8