{"id":8713,"date":"2026-07-07T15:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T15:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/07\/lake-murray-palooza-returns-saturday-with-music-boating-and-patriotic-celebration\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T15:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T15:00:09","slug":"lake-murray-palooza-returns-saturday-with-music-boating-and-patriotic-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/07\/lake-murray-palooza-returns-saturday-with-music-boating-and-patriotic-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Murray Palooza Returns Saturday with Music, Boating and Patriotic Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">CHAPIN &ndash; Thousands of music fans and boaters are expected to gather on Lake Murray this Saturday, July 11, for Reggaetronic Presents Lake Murray Palooza, one of South Carolina&#8217;s largest on-the-water music festivals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fat Frogs Marina, 1701 Dreher Island Road in Chapin. Festival-goers can enjoy live music from the shoreline while hundreds of boats anchor offshore, creating a unique floating concert venue on the lake.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">This year&#8217;s festival also celebrates America&#8217;s 250th anniversary, with attendees encouraged to wear patriotic clothing and decorate their boats, floats and beach areas in red, white and blue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">In addition to live entertainment, the event will feature food and beverage vendors, VIP experiences, sponsor exhibits and family-friendly activities throughout the day. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Game Changers, helping support programs that serve local children and families.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">&#8220;We&#8217;re excited to welcome everyone back to Lake Murray for an incredible day of live music, lake life and community,&#8221; said Reggaetronic founder Ronnie Alexander. &#8220;This event has become a summer tradition, and we&#8217;re proud to continue growing it while supporting a meaningful local cause thanks to the help of many regional and local sponsors, including Tidewater Boats, Monster Energy, Coogler Construction and many more.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Guests arriving by vehicle should park at 124 Long Pine Road in Chapin, where complimentary shuttle service will transport attendees to and from the marina.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Boaters are encouraged to arrive early and follow all South Carolina Department of Natural Resources boating regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets and additional event information are available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reggaetronicsc.com\"><strong>www.reggaetronicsc.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHAPIN &ndash; Thousands of music fans and boaters are expected to gather on Lake Murray this Saturday, July 11, for Reggaetronic Presents Lake Murray Palooza, one of South Carolina&#8217;s largest on-the-water music festivals. 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