2025 Blue & BBQ Annual Benefit

2025 Blue & BBQ Annual Benefit

March 29, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

Event Tickets Here

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 that 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 and libations!

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 Yemmasse’s Black 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 all food, drinks, and entertainment for $125. Proceeds support the year-round work of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park in preserving and sharing the rich history of America’s first self-governed community of freedmen. Get your tickets here.

Parking & Shuttle

Please park at Cherry Hill School (Dillon & Beach City Road) and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service to the park.