Dust off your boots and break out your blues—Blue & BBQ is back for 2026! Join us at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park for the annual Blue & BBQ Benefit, a one-of-a-kind outdoor celebration blending cowboy flair with Lowcountry soul. This unforgettable evening features live music, line dancing, Southern barbecue favorites, and immersive cultural experiences—all supporting Historic Mitcheville Freedom Park. $150 per person. Your ticket includes full access to food, drinks, and entertainment.
All proceeds benefit the year-round work of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park in preserving and sharing the story of America’s first self-governed community of the formerly enslaved. 4-7 p.m. Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 40 Harriet Tubman Way. Free parking and complimentary shuttle service will be provided from Cherry Hill School, Dillon and Beach City Rd. For more information and tickets, visit exploremitchelville.org/events/blue-bbq/.