The historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre has announced its 12th annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ event, set for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Bowing Oaks (7743 Alphons St. in Jacksonville). General ($50) and VIP ($100) tickets are on sale now. To buy tickets, go to secure.qgiv.com/event/25bluesbrewsbourbonandbbq?launchmodal=1.
General admission includes some of Jacksonville’s best barbecue, unlimited craft beer and bourbon sampling, silent auction bidding, access to live entertainment and tickets to vote for the best Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ restaurant on site.
VIP admission includes VIP parking, early access (4:30 p.m.) to Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ with special tastings during the VIP hour, a commemorative gift and everything that is listed above under general admission.
Attendees of this annual event can expect an electrifying evening of live, continuous blues music, unlimited local barbecue (wings, pulled pork, smoked brisket), the best craft beer and a curated bourbon selection. A complete band, vendor and sponsor lineup is forthcoming.
Sponsorships are available. For sponsorship information or to apply to become a vendor, contact Florida Theatre Special Events Manager Shelissa Morris at Shelissa@floridatheatre.com or 904-562-5980.
This is the third year Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ has been at Bowing Oaks. Bowing Oaks has been a corporate partner of the Florida Theatre since 2019.
All proceeds from the annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ fundraiser go to the historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre.
Since its inception in 2013, Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ (formerly Blues, Brews & BBQ) has raised $399,446.98 for the historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre.
