Supper on the ‘Sip sells out; United Way warns of scammers, gives info for waitlist

United Way of West Central Mississippi Executive Director Michele Connelly said this year’s Supper on the ‘Sip event sold out in what may be record time, but is also warning those still needing tickets to make sure they are joining the official waitlist and not falling for online scams.

“We may have set a United Way of West Central Mississippi Supper on the ‘Sip event record,” Connelly posted to social media after the event sold out in just over 17 hours.

“Please be aware of scammers trying to sell tickets,” Connelly added.

Connelly said anyone who wasn’t able to purchase tickets may call the United Way of West Central Mississippi at 601-636-1733 to be put on the official waitlist and a United Way representative will place a phone call to those on the list if tickets become available. Connelly also asked that anyone who has already purchased tickets, but is not able to attend the event, call the number in order to connect with someone on the waitlist.

This year’s Supper on the ‘Sip event will take place Thursday, Sept. 19 from 6 until 8 p.m. on the Old Mississippi River Bridge.

It will include culinary offerings from 27 local locations, including: Hannmade Cakes; Triple J’s Tacos; McDonald’s; Fox’s Pizza; Southern Sister’s Café; Riverwalk Casino; Rusty’s Riverfront Grill; 10 South; Billy’s Italian; Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory; Helen Abraham Catering; Solly’s Hot Tamales; Anchuca; Macarons by AK; Merit Health River Region; Tommy’s BBQ; Japanese Express/Sun Poke/Sun Izakaya; The Bistro of Vicksburg; Brick Street Market; B&D BBQ; Cocktails 101; Pink Sugar Bakery; Mulberry Bistro; Don Ho’s BBQ; Vicksburg Catholic Schools Cafeteria; Ameristar Casino; The Tomato Place.

All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the United Way of West Central Mississippi’s programs and initiatives, which aim to address critical needs and improve the quality of life for individuals and families in local communities.