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oin us to celebrate homecoming and MCHO's
150th anniversary! This year's theme is a blend
of past Alumni Homecoming celebrations, St.
John's Day and of course, honoring our 150th year
of service to North Carolina's children. Mark your
calendars, because you don't want to miss the music,
food and fun. Read on for highlights.
The weekend kicks off on Friday morning with
our Annual Chip Shots for Children Alumni Golf
Tournament at the South Granville Country Club.
That evening, the Yard Party on campus features live
music from Who Shot John and tasty food options
at Andrew Jackson Lodge #576.
Saturday, the Shrine and Community parade starts
at 11:00 a.m. from downtown Oxford. Later, two
bands will rock the main stage at 12:30 pm. Enjoy
the music of 20 Ride (from Charlotte) followed by
Nationwide Coverage (from Nashville), featuring
one of Oxford's own as lead singer.
As always, the festival will offer a BBQ cook-off,
games and activities, carnival rides, the crowning of
the Homecoming Queen, tours of the museums and
campus, and more. Enjoy plenty of great food options
to choose from, including food trucks and free
samples of BBQ and chicken in "The Pit" courtesy
of the BBQ teams.
Sunday's events round out the festival with
worship service at The Chapel at 11:00 a.m., followed
by lunch "Under the Oaks."
Homecoming 2023:
Celebrating MHCO's 150th Year
Our 11th Annual Masonic Homecoming Festival runs from
October 13 – 15, 2023 at the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford
See our Festival page for the
full schedule of events and
BBQ Cookoff Brochure
https://mhc-oxford.org/masonic-homecoming-festival/
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