Ok Jackson…I always hear someone say that there is never anything going on well here is something!!! This Saturday, July 16 at F. Jones Corner on historic Farish Street is Beer and Bones: “The Duece”- a Backyard Grilling Competition, Art and Music Festival.
I have a special place in my heart for this particular event for many reasons:
1. I’m a supporter of downtown Jackson revitalization.
2. My good friend, Justin Gann/Party Like a Professional is putting this wingding on.
3. I love live music and my husband is playing in one of the bands.
4. I love art.
5. I love food.
6. I am selling tickets up here at Lemuria.
This is what I suggest you do. Come by Lemuria and pick up an advanced ticket for $15.00 (they are $20.00 at the gate) and then you will have a little extra “beer money”. The Beer and Bones Grilling Competition will start off about noon. The four person grilling teams will follow the Memphis in May cooking guidelines and compete in ribs, chicken and burgers categories. These teams are really going to have to step it up with the judging panel including many of Jackson’s top chefs, tv personalities and city officials but with names like The Drive-by Smokers, The Bull Moose Smokers (2010 overall champions), FatBacks, Natural Born Grillaz, I think they are up to the task!! Oh and don’t forget that you all get to sample all that good cookin’!
While you are waiting for all the food to be prepared you can also take a look at the booths of talented Mississippi artists that will be set up. Last year, I helped my friend Teresa with her booth and we had a great time talking to the other artists and to all the folks at the festival. There will be an eclectic group here this year, Billy Moore Folk Art, Hoggy Bottom Creations, and Kynd South Art, just to name a few so I know that you will find something that you just can’t live without!
You are going to bring a chair because after you have seen the art, tasted the food, stopped off at the Cat Head, Lazy Mag and 
Raise your Pints booths you are going to want to have a seat and relax and listen to all the great music that is happening through out the day and night. There are four bands and over 12 hours of music and the line up is great!
Otis Lotus 3:00-5:45
M.O.S.S. 6:00-8:45 (the cute guy playing the sax is my husband Steve)
Kudzu Kings 9:00-11:45
The Legendary House Rockers 12:00-4:00 (yes the am)
With this much music there really isn’t any excuse for anyone to miss this even if you do have to work on Saturday!!
I will expect to see all of you there!! Come on downtown and support Jackson and all of your friends that have been working hard to plan this great event.
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