Blue and BBQ Annual Benefit

Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location:  Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 40 Harriet Tubman Way

Benefit Tickets:$125 By Clicking Below or the “Booking Now” Button to the right. 

 

2025 Blue & BBQ Annual Benefit

Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 40 Harriet Tubman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Dust Off Your Boots & Hats & Saddle Up for the 2025 Blue & BBQ Annual Fundraising Benefit

Saddle up and join us for an unforgettable afternoon at the 2025 Blue & BBQ, where the Old West’s charm meets the Lowcountry’s soulful vibes. Put on your cowboy boots and hats, and get ready to enjoy Hilton Head Island’s only outdoor Lowcountry Dance with a modern twist on classic cowboy charm.

Join Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park for the 2025 Blue & BBQ Annual Fundraising Benefit, a unique event combining music, food, and immersive activities with a Modern Cowboy twist. This year’s benefit supports Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park’s 2025 fundraising efforts, including the completion of key park projects that bring the Mitchelville story to life.

Live Music & Dancing

  • Two bands will surely have you up and dancing.
  • Tap your boots to the rhythm of a live bluegrass band and join in guided dancing sessions led by a professional instructor.

All Inclusive Food & Beverage Experience 

  • Enjoy some of South Carolina’s finest BBQ from Da Shack
  • Enjoy Beer and Wine from the bar!

Exciting Event Activations

  • Watch a live blacksmith in action.
  • Explore our archaeology dig site tours and uncover history.
  • Stroll through our ghosted structures while enjoying delicious food stations.
  • Enjoy Yemassee’s, The Carolina Cowboys, and their horses.

Dress Code
Embrace the Modern Cowboy spirit—cowboy boots, hats, and a touch of blue are a must!

Tickets
Admission includes food, drinks, and entertainment for $125. Tables and Sponsorships are also available; please email Joyce Wright at jwright@exploremitchelville.org for more information! Proceeds support Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park’s year-round work in preserving and sharing the rich history of America’s first self-governed community of the formerly enslaved.

Parking & Shuttle

Complimentary shuttle service is available from Cherry Hill School (Dillon & Beach City Road).

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