Dinner in White

Schedule

Sat Aug 15 2026 at 05:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Fort Maurepas City Park & Nature Preserve | Ocean Springs, MS

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An elegant outdoor community picnic featuring all-white tablescapes, fashion, food, entertainment, & community connection.
About this Event

Dinner In White


An elegant coastal dining experience benefiting Prepare HER Now
When | Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Where | Fort Maurepas Park | 499 Front beach drive, ocean springs, MS


Dress in white. Dine under the open coastal sky. Create a table experience uniquely your own while enjoying live entertainment, community connection, & an unforgettable summer evening on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!


This private, ticketed event blends luxury picnic culture with elevated community gathering, all in support of a meaningful local nonprofit initiative.


Limited tickets available. Ages 18+ only.



About the experience

Dinner in White is a thoughtfully curated outdoor dining experience where guests transform a shared greenspace into a visually stunning evening of all-white tablescapes, fashion, food, & celebration.


Guests bring their own:
  • Tables & chairs
  • Dinnerware & décor
  • Food & beverages
  • Luxury picnic styling elements

Once setup is complete, guests enjoy:
  • Live entertainment
  • Sunset dining
  • Coastal ambiance
  • A beautifully unified all-white atmosphere

A majority of proceeds directly benefit Prepare HER Now, supporting programs dedicated to preparing girls ages 8-18 for womanhood & equipping caregivers with supportive resources.



Important Event Guidelines

To preserve the elevated aesthetic of Dinner in White, all guests are required to follow event standards.


Required
  • White attire required
  • White tablescape décor required
  • Real dinnerware, glassware, flatware, & cloth napkins required
  • Guests must bring their own tables, chairs, food, drinks, décor, & ice (rental tables, chairs, & tablecloth available at ticket checkout)
  • Guests must remove all trash & belongings upon exit

Not Permitted
  • Plastic plates, cups, or cutlery
  • Paper products
  • Open flames
  • Onsite cooking
  • Excessive noise or speakers
  • Large visible storage items during dinner

Beverage Policy
  • Non-alcoholic beverages permitted
  • One bottle of wine permitted per two guests ages 21+
  • IDs may be checked at entry



What to expect

A luxury picnic atmostphere, curated live entertainment, coastal sunset setting, photo opportunities, elevated date night energy, community centered experience, & a limited capacity event.


Agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Check-In & Setup Opens

Info: Guests will arrive, check in, receive their sparklers, & be directed to their designated setup area. This time is reserved for unloading, arranging tables, styling décor, & preparing food service. All tables, chairs, décor, & place settings must be fully set up by 7pm. All carts, coolers, totes, wagons, & storage containers must be returned to vehicles before the event officially begins. Event representatives will be available to answer questions & assist with guest navigation.


🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Welcome & Dinner

Info: All guests should be seated & ready to dine at this time. Live entertainment will begin, creating the perfect backdrop for an elegant evening of dining, conversation, & community. Guests are encouraged to enjoy their meals, connect with fellow attendees, & take in the beautiful all-white atmosphere. This portion of the evening is intended to be relaxed, elegant, & enjoyable for all guests


🕑: 08:30 PM
Photo Experience

Info: Guests will gather for the signature Dinner in White photo-op. Event representatives will make an announcement & provide instructions to ensure a coordinated experience for everyone participating.


🕑: 08:40 PM - 09:30 PM
Event Breakdown & Clean Up

Info: Following the photo-op, guests may begin breaking down their tablescape & packing all belongings. Guests are responsible for removing all décor, packing all dinnerware & glassware, collecting all trash, & returning the space to its original condition. Please bring totes or bins for transporting used dishes & serving pieces. All breakdown, cleanup, & load-out activities must be completed by 9:30pm. Leave only footprints. Take home every memory!


🕑: 09:00 PM
Entertainment Ends

Info: Live entertainment will end at 9pm as the event transitions into final cleanup & departure. Guests should continue packing & preparing for exit while remaining mindful of other attendees & venue property.


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Where is it happening?

Fort Maurepas City Park & Nature Preserve, 499 Front Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, United States

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Tickets

USD 3.00 to USD 30.00

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