Aquapalooza

View of the stage.
Down the row. Doesn't do the number justice.

Fire and rescue always available.

The Lancaster brothers have taken over the operations at Midway Marina and have added their special touch with their great food and their management style that makes for an environment where people want to be when they are relaxing. Mark is the owner of Lancaster Dock & Dredge and he brings his equipment and knowledge to the business to improve the docks and appearance of the operation. Jeff, owner of Lancaster's and Jeffrey's, adds the great food from his restaurants and the atmosphere that they are know for. And Freddy, owner of Big Daddy's brings the legendary influence of that great seafood restaurant to the site. Fittingly, the grand opening of the marina was Aquapalooza, sponsored by Sea Ray boats and Homesley, Goodman & Wingo, PLLC among others. This massive boat dock raft up featured a performance by the Spongetones, a longtime Charlotte band known for their flawless Beatles covers and for being "big in Japan". Mark had 3,000 pound concrete anchors spaced out towards the main channel that allowed a stable raft up for perhaps 2,000 boats. The massive crowd enjoyed the music and festivities at this well organized event. Kudos to all law enforcement and rescue that helped this event to be flawless. These organizations included the Catawba County Sheriff's Department, the State Highway Patrol and numerous volunteer fire departments and rescue squads. It was a great event that allowed folks to let down their hair a little.