WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND LAKE MURRAY

Check This Out

Events, festivals and upcoming fishing tournaments around Lake Murray.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

AROUND THE LAKE

Upcoming events

4 upcoming

Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026DON’T MISS

Major Regional Event

South Carolina State Fair

South Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive · Columbia, SC

The South Carolina State Fair runs October 15–25 in Columbia with rides, food, entertainment and exhibits, making it a major regional option for a Lake Murray weekend.

Details ↗

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026

Major Community Festival

Famously Hot SC Pride Festival

Downtown Columbia · Columbia, SC

Lake Murray Country's current October calendar lists the Famously Hot SC Pride Festival in downtown Columbia for October 16–17.

Details ↗

Nov 1, 2026

Community Parade

Lexington County Veterans Parade

Lexington County · Lexington, SC

Lexington County's annual Veterans Parade honors veterans from across the county and surrounding Lake Murray communities on November 1.

Details ↗

Nov 19, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026

Arts Family Event

Chapin Theatre Company Presents Annie

Chapin Theatre · Chapin, SC

Chapin Theatre Company brings the family musical Annie to its Main Stage for a holiday-season run from November 19 through December 13.

Details ↗

FISHING CALENDAR

Upcoming tournaments

3 upcoming

Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship presented by Native WatercraftB.A.S.S. · Lake Murray and Columbia, South CarolinaView official info ↗Oct 24, 2026CATT Lake Murray Fall FinalCarolina Anglers Team Trail · Hilton Recreation AreaView official info ↗Feb 18, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Lake MurrayMajor League Fishing · Dreher Island State ParkView official info ↗