The Dress Code provides guidelines for guest attire. The Garden Party recommends spring/summer smart casual clothing. Management may deny admission to anyone whose attire is deemed inappropriate, such as clothing with offensive symbols or language.

Appropriate Dress:

• Jackets and blazers (optional but encouraged)
• Suits
• Vests
• Shirts with collars
• Dresses
• Pantsuits
• Hats
• Dress shorts
• Slacks

Inappropriate Dress:

• Cargo shorts
• T-shirts
• Athletic wear
• Swim wear
• Frayed or torn denim or shorts

The following items are NOT allowed inside the Ridgeland Mansion:

• Outside Food or Beverages
• Coolers or Picnic Baskets
• Bags prohibited by Bag Policy Description
• Guns, knives or weapons of any kind
• Illegal Substances
• Mace or Pepper Spray
• Pets/Animals
• Glass or metal containers
• Skateboards, Scooters, Bikes or Personal Motor Vehicles
• Drones or Aircrafts
• Hammocks or Slacklines
• Carts or Wagons of any Kind
• Chairs with canopies/covers
• Blankets or beach towels
• Tents or Canopies
• Laser pointers
• Unauthorized solicitation materials (handbills, flyers, samples) No illegal vending is permitted. No unauthorized/unlicensed vendors allowed.

The Garden Party reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone.

The Garden Party on Saturday, August 16, 2025, will be held outside at the Ridgeland Mansion. This is a rain-or-shine event.

• Indulge yourself in a culinary experience like no other at The Garden Party, set amidst the stately ambiance of The Ridgeland Mansion. The event promises to be a delightful celebration of gourmet food and premium spirits, creating an unforgettable evening for all our esteemed guests.
• NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED

The following items are NOT allowed inside of the Ridgeland Mansion 

• Outside Food or Beverages, Coolers or Picnic Baskets
• Bags prohibited by Bag Policy Description
• Guns, knives or weapons of Any Kind / Illegal Substances
• Mace or Pepper Spray
• Pets/Animals
• Glass or metal containers
• Skateboards, Scooters, Bikes or Personal Motor Vehicles
• Drones or Aircrafts
• Hammocks or Slacklines Carts or Wagons of Any Kind
• Chairs with canopies/covers
• Blankets or beach towel
• Tents, Canopies
• Laser pointers
• Unauthorized solicitation materials (handbills, flyers, samples)
• No illegal vending is permitted. No unauthorized/unlicensed vendors allowed

We are pleased to inform our guests that parking is available on the campus of Ridgeland Mansion. We strive to ensure a convenient and enjoyable visit for all, and we hope this amenity adds to your experience at our historic venue.