About this Event
🌠The Sapphire Jubilee Cookout
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 12 PM – 4 PM
🎟️ $30 per person (including children)
đź“Ť West Jackson (near Downtown and Jackson State University)
🧾 All ticket proceeds support the John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation and are tax-deductible.
🎉 Come for the community. Stay for the cause.
Join us for the Sapphire Jubilee Cookout—a relaxed afternoon of food, music, and meaningful connection, all in support of a mission that’s been changing lives for 65 years.
Every dollar you give helps fund the youth programs, justice work, and community-building efforts of the John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or just curious, this day is for anyone who values people, purpose, and good conversation.
We’re celebrating 65 years of impact through a legacy of faith, love, and justice—and we want YOU to be part of it.
What to Expect:
🍔 Classic cookout fare
🎶 A live band
🛝 A playground for the kids
đź’¬ Time to gather, reconnect, and share stories
đź’› A welcoming, laid-back atmosphere
Why This Matters:
This cookout is part of the Sapphire Jubilee Weekend, marking 65 years of impact from a small family vision that became a national movement.
We’re honoring the legacy of Drs. John and Vera Mae Perkins by inviting you into it—through a meal, a moment, and a mission worth showing up for.
Tickets are limited. Reserve your spot today and support a legacy that’s still in motion.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1831 Robinson St, 1831 Robinson Street, Jackson, United States
USD 33.85
