Swampfox Entertainment Complex Explained

The Swampfox Entertainment Complex was an amphitheater in Marion, South Carolina, United States. The space has been vacant since 2009, with Hartmann Group of Connecticut reopening the venue on May 8, 2015. The facility, previously known as the Carolina Amphitheater, had over 7,000 fixed seats with additional seating on the lawn.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

The first event at the facility was the Swamp Fox Biker Bash, starring Scott Weiland, Molly Hatchet and The Chimpz.^[5]

The venue struggled to attract events due to weather and other issues. In 2020, Hartmann announced the removal of the amphitheater and the development of the property as a residential community oriented to retirees with retail and other components.^[6] A bar on the complex continued to operate until March 2021.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Connecticut-based Hartmann Group to buy South Carolina amphitheater, create 300 jobs. nhregister.com. December 18, 2014 . March 30, 2015.
2. Web site: Amphitheater in Marion County set to reopen, add 272 jobs. SCNow. December 17, 2014 . March 30, 2015.
3. Web site: Marion amphitheater to reopen, creating 270 jobs. December 16, 2014. Carolina Live. March 30, 2015.
4. Web site: Marion County amphitheater to rebirth in 2015. Brooke Holden. December 16, 2014. wmbfnews.com. March 30, 2015.
5. Web site: Scott Weiland And The Wildabouts, Molly Hatchet, And The Chimpz Added To... -- MARION, S.C., March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --. LocoDistro, Inc.. March 26, 2015. prnewswire.com. March 30, 2015.
6. News: Kummerer . Samantha . January 14, 2020 . Plans show Swamp Fox Entertainment Complex transforming into major development . en . WMBF . January 6, 2022.
7. News: Karacostas . Chase . March 19, 2021 . 'Best kept secret' Pee Dee bar celebrates one last weekend before likely closure . The Sun News . January 6, 2022.