BankPlus Red Beans & Rice Festival

October 29, 2022 @ 11:00AM — 4:00PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Mississippi Museum of Art : 380 S Lamar St Jackson, MS 39201 Get Directions

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Join us at the BankPlus Red Beans and Rice Festival, where local congregations, businesses, restaurants, and individuals vie for the coveted title of the Best Red Beans and Rice in town! People from all around the metro area turn out to sample the competitors’ beans, listen to the bands, and enjoy the festivities. This year's event will be held on Saturday, October 29th at The Mississippi Museum of Art from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Hosting the event at the Museum of Art provides a rain-or-shine venue for the food, kid’s activities, music and all of the other festivities. Tickets are on sale now! Get them in advance for $10 or you can purchase them at the event for $15. Children 10 and under receive FREE admission!

EVENT FAQ

Where do I park?
Guests are encouraged to use the Convention Center Complex public parking lots. Lots right next to the Museum will be reserved for contestants, vendors, and volunteers. There will be two event entrances - one at the corner of South Lamar & Pascagoula, and one at the corner of South Lamar & Court St.

What if I need to purchase tickets?
You can purchase tickets online for $10 at redbeansandrice.org until Friday, October 28th at midnight. After Friday at midnight, online ticket sales will close, but tickets will be available for $15 at the gate. As always, kids 10 and under get in free

What security measures will be in place?
We will have a team of Jackson Police Department officers present throughout the event as well as Museum security. Bags that are not clear will be subject to search. Each attendee will be scanned with a handheld metal detector to ensure public safety. Absolutely no weapons of any kind are allowed.

What should I bring with me to the event?
Make sure to bring: your ID if you're 21+, your ticket confirmation if you purchased tickets online, your Halloween costume if you're participating in the Halloween Costume Contest at 2:00, and an empty stomach!

Will there be food options other than red beans and rice?
Yes! Food trucks Eddie Wright BBQ and One Guy Steak & Chicken will be set up throughout the event on Lamar St.

How do I vote for the team who has the best beans?
Each attendee will be given a raffle ticket when they enter the event. After you sample as many beans as your heart desires, drop a ticket in the bucket at your favorite team's tent. Voting buckets will be collected at 3pm and the winners will be announced around 4pm

What activities will there be for children?
Children's activities will be from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and include face painting, balloon art, and a spooky slime station! Cooking teams will also have candy at each of their tents for children to come and trick-or-treat. And don't forget about the Halloween Costume Competition at 2:00!

Will there be alcohol?
Yes! Be sure to get your ID checked at the event entrance so that you can receive an age-verified wristband. You must keep your wristband on at all times. Cash and card are both accepted.


EVENT SCHEDULE
11:00am: Entrance opens
11:00am: John Causey
12:00pm: Children's Area Opens
12:00pm: Restaurant Blind Taste Test On Stage
12:30pm: Chris Gill & The Sole Shakers
2:00pm: Kids Costume Contest
2:30pm: Buffalo Nichols
3:00pm: Children's Area Closes
3:00pm: Stewpot Art Auction closes
4:00pm: Winners are announced

2022 ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS
'Sippsi Good Tea
Bri's Gallery
Stewart's Screen Printing
Butta Scrubs
2 Cute Boutique
Nature Up Naturally LLC
Unexpected Candle
Born to Pop
Wilson's Consulting and Event Planning

Are you a craft vendor interested in setting up a booth at the event? Email ceason@stewpot.org for more information, or choose the "Craft Vendor Registration" ticket option to sign up.


Proceeds from the BankPlus Red Beans & Rice Festival benefit Stewpot Community Services, your favorite Homegrown Charity, that serves neighbors in our community who are experiencing hunger, poverty, and homelessness, offering food, shelter, clothing, mentoring, care and concern.

A big thank you to our sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor
Bankplus
The Andouille: $2,500
Dallas Anthony & Jeffords, PLLC
Globe Life Insurance
Lyle Machinery
St. Germain Investments
Wesley A. Caldwell Foundation
The Kidney Bean: $1,500
Jones Walker, LLP
The Kidney Bean: $1,000
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
McNeely Plastics

$40,316 raised by 160 people

$50,000

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