Dining for a Cause Returns to Bit of the Sip

One of Bit of the Sip's most popular community events is returning for its second year! Dining for a Cause invites residents and visitors to enjoy a great meal while supporting local nonprofits, proving that giving back can be as simple as dining out.

Taking place on Thursday, August 6, Dining for a Cause will serve as the kickoff to the Bit of the Sip Food & Drink Festival weekend. Participating restaurants throughout Oxford and Lafayette County will donate a portion of their sales to a local charity of their choice, creating a meaningful partnership between local businesses and organizations working to make our community stronger.

Whether you're grabbing lunch with coworkers, enjoying dinner with family, or meeting friends for a night out, every meal purchased at a participating restaurant helps support important causes throughout our area.

"We're excited to bring Dining for a Cause back for a second year," said Madalyn Huff, Events and Sponsorship Coordinator for the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. "The event highlights the incredible generosity of our local restaurant community while creating awareness and support for nonprofits that make a difference in the lives of so many people."

Dining for a Cause is designed to celebrate what makes Oxford special, its vibrant culinary scene and its strong spirit of community. The event provides restaurants with an opportunity to showcase their businesses while supporting causes they care about, and it gives diners a chance to make a positive impact simply by choosing where they eat.

Restaurants interested in participating still have time to join the event. Participating businesses can select the charity they wish to support and determine the percentage or proceeds they would like to donate during the designated event period.

Dining for a Cause is just the beginning of an exciting Bit of the Sip weekend. Additional festival events, culinary experiences, competitions, tastings, and family-friendly activities will be announced soon.

Stay tuned for the full Bit of the Sip lineup, and start planning where you'll dine for a cause on August 6. Together, we can celebrate great food, support local businesses, and give back to the organizations that help our community thrive.

Interested restaurants can sign up here: https://forms.gle/cSRANZaBg3FLzYrj9