JACKSONVILLE, FL (August 27, 2025) –– The historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre raised over $50,000 during its 12th annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ event last week at Bowing Oaks. Many thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, members, and Theatre supporters who donated their services and purchased tickets to this amazing fundraiser!
Publix Super Markets Charities was the Presenting Sponsor of the August 21st event benefitting the historic Florida Theatre.
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.
“If the Florida Theatre were a BBQ sauce, it would be a tasty mix of honey, vinegar, and spices. Sweet, with an edge. Jacksonvillians have strong feelings about their BBQ, and the Florida Theatre, too,” said Numa Saisselin, President of the Florida Theatre. “We are deeply grateful to Bowing Oaks and all the food and beverage sponsors and everyone who attended for coming together to raise funds in support of the nonprofit and historic Florida Theatre.”
Attendees of this annual event enjoyed an electrifying evening of live Blues music from Smokestack, Toots Lorraine & The Traffic, and Neil Dixon, plus unlimited local BBQ, the best craft beer, and a curated bourbon selection.
The Florida Theatre wishes to thank all the generous vendors and sponsors below who made this wonderful event possible:
FOOD & DRINK VENDORS…
Bee Friends Farm
Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q
*Brackish Slightly Salty – Craft Master Winner
Graze Craze
Jacksonville Jaguars
Joseph’s Pizza
Julep Palm Valley
Legacy Ale Works
Manifest
Mocama Beer Company
Mojo Bar-B-Q
Pamos Cannabis Cocktails & Spirits
Ruby Beach Brewing Company
Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Southern Swells Brewing Co.
Texas Roadhouse
*V Pizza – Flavor Master Winner
Veterans United Craft Brewery
SPONSORS…
Presented By - Publix Super Markets Charities
Blues Sponsor - Auld & White Constructors
BBQ Sponsors – Community First Credit Union, Uniti Fiber
Brew Sponsors – Mullen Racing, L&L Supply Inc.
In-Kind Sponsors – AVL Productions, Bowing Oaks, Graze & Craze, Joseph’s Pizza, Texas Roadhouse
Media Sponsors – Jacksonville Free Press, Jacksonville Magazine, Resident Community News
Click here to see photos of the event. 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 $449,446.98 for the Florida Theatre.
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About the Florida Theatre
There is something for everyone at the Florida Theatre. From pop, jazz, rock, comedy, country, and blues to ballet, the historic Florida Theatre annually offers over 200 cultural and entertainment events for every taste and age. For tickets or to learn more about our educational performances for schools, rentals, membership, or the nonprofit corporation that manages this majestic place, please visit us at www.floridatheatre.com.