ALL YOU CAN EAT BARBECUE FUN FAMILY EVENT!

The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Barbecue Under the Oaks will be held Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Oaklawn in Pass Christian. 

The event, now in its 26th year, features the friendly competitive spirit of about 30 cooking teams (“Ribmeisters”) as they try to “out-do” each other to create the most succulent, smoky, fall-off-the bone barbecue delicacies to thrill the crowds, along with a wide array of traditional down home “fixins” and even gourmet accoutrements.   Ribmeister teams prepare for the event long in advance, and many of them fire up their grills and smokers in the dark of night to slow smoke their ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and other offerings long before the crowds arrive.

Once in the door, the more than 1000 guests who attend the event are free to sample any and all of the barbecue specialties at this all you can eat occasion. 

Many guests are drawn to the Barbecue Under the Oaks fundraising event each year by its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.  The event is held in the shade of dozens of centuries-old oaks at Oaklawn, and in addition to enjoying the barbecue meal, guests often take pleasure in listening to music and checking out the items up for bid in the silent auction tent.  Children head towards the play area to have their faces painted, take a ride on a “train,” and have fun with the blow-up bouncy house and slide.

The event is organized by the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra’s Board of Directors and the Symphony Guild.  It is the main fundraising event benefiting the Gulf Coast Symphony, presently performing its 52nd classical season under the direction of Dr. John Strickler. 

Barbecue Under the Oaks has grown tremendously over the years, becoming a much-beloved favorite of barbecue lovers, supporters of the arts, and families across the Gulf Coast and beyond.  The event is well-known regionally, and was recently awarded one of only eight “Awards of Excellence” presented by the League of American Symphonies Volunteer Council, recognizing Barbecue Under the Oaks as one of the best fundraising events in the nation.

INFO:

White Linen Night

Friday, March 28, 2014

Beauvoir: Jefferson Davis Home, Biloxi

7:00pm

White Linen Night is a fun evening of music and fun held in the shade of dozens of centuries-old oaks at Beauvoir. The Molly Ringwalds, The World’s Greatest 80′s experience will be featured entertainment. White attire suggested. 

 

26th Annual Barbecue Under the Oaks

Saturday, March 29, 2013 11:30am-2:00pm

Oaklawn, 7433 Menge Ave, Pass Christian

Tickets:  $40/advance, $45/door, children $10

You may purchase tickets under the SHOP tab on the main page. For more information, contact the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra- 896-GCSO (896-4276)