Plan your visit
What you need for the Showdown at Walthall Park, from getting there to what to bring.
- When
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 1–4 PM
- Where
- Walthall Park
600 Walnut St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 - Tickets
- Adults $35 · Youth (8–16) $15
Kids 7 and under free · Family $100
Ticket details
Directions and parking
The Showdown is at Walthall Park, 600 Walnut St in Hattiesburg.
Parking
We’ll email parking details to ticket holders as the day gets closer and post them on this page.
Pack for the park
- Your tickets, on your phone or printed out
- A lawn chair or picnic blanket
- An appetite
Frequently asked
How do I get my tickets?
Buy them online from our tickets page. Your tickets are emailed to you after checkout. If they don’t show up, check your spam or promotions folder.
What does admission include?
Admission includes burger tastings from the competing restaurant and amateur teams, one beverage, chips, a sweet treat, and your vote for the People’s Choice award.
What does a family ticket cover?
A family ticket is $100. Includes up to 2 adults and any number of children ages 16 and under.
Where do I park?
Parking details will be emailed to ticket holders before the event and posted on this page.
Should I bring anything?
Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket so you have a place to sit and enjoy the music, plus your tickets.
Who’s playing?
There will be live music. We’ll announce the performer here once they’re booked.
How does People’s Choice voting work?
Taste your way around the teams, pick your favorite burger, and cast your ballot at the event. Learn more about the competition.
Where does the money go?
The Showdown is a fundraiser for Crestwood School of Hattiesburg. Proceeds benefit the school.
I want to cook. How do I enter?
Fill out the cook interest form on the competition page. An organizer will follow up with the rules and entry details.
How can my business sponsor?
See the sponsors page for ways to get involved and the sponsor interest form.
Got your tickets?
Adults $35 · Youth ages 8–16 $15 · Kids 7 and under free · Family ticket $100.