Ocean Springs Bud & Burgers Cooking Competition Set for September – Tailgate Edition
(Ocean Springs, MS) – Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism
Bureau and Mitchell Distributing will host its community burger competition, Bud &
Burgers, Ocean Springs Edition Saturday, September 14 from 3-9 p.m. at the L&N
Depot Plaza featuring a Craft Beer Garden.
Beginning at 3 p.m. ticketed guests will be able to sample craft beers from multiple
brewers and watch a popular football game on the big screen. Attendees are
encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and enjoy craft beer and snacks until the
cooking competition begins at 5 p.m.
The teams take to cooking at 5 p.m. The competition allows for home cooks,
restaurants, businesses, or organizations to assemble teams to compete for prizes for
the best burger. Teams will bring their grill and cook burgers of any variety. There will
be multiple winning categories including Best of Show, People’s Choice, and 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd place. Interested teams are encouraged to register by calling the Ocean
Springs Chamber – Main Street or stop by the Ocean Springs Visitors Center to sign
up. A complete listing of cooking competition rules can be found on the Ocean Springs
Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau’s Facebook event page.
“Bringing Bud and Burgers to Ocean Springs has always been a natural fit and
something we’ve always wanted to do,” said Anna Grace Tanner, communications
manager for Mitchell Distributing. “We’re so thankful to partner with the Ocean
Springs Chamber-Main Street for the competition.”
Purchase tickets to attend at: https://oceanspringschamber.square.site/ or stop by
the Ocean Springs Visitors Center. Individuals may purchase tickets for the Bud &
Burgers Cooking Competition tasting for only $15 per person (5-9 p.m.) or purchase a
ticket for $30 to come early (3-9 p.m.) and enjoy the Beer Garden, football,
competition and tasting. Budweiser beverages will be available for purchase during
the event.
For more information, contact the Ocean Springs Chamber-Mai Street at 228-875-
4424 or stop by the Ocean Springs Visitors Center located at 1000 Washington
Avenue.
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ABOUT OCEAN SPRINGS MAIN STREET
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau is a three-tier, non-profit organization created in 1947 that promotes tourism, preservation, community vitality and local culture. In 1989, Ocean Springs became a national main street community. Today, the Ocean Springs Chamber– Main Street – Tourism Bureau located in the heart of downtown not only serves to promote and preserve, but also informs as the official town visitors center. Ocean Springs Main Street is a recipient of the 2013 Great American Main Street Award and voted as “One of America’s Most Charming Main Streets” for 2024.