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The Grove, Oxford MS | Nearby Businesses


University Ave
Oxford, MS 38655


The Grove is the legendary tailgating area located at the center of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) campus. It is approximately 10acre in size. The Grove takes its name from "the oak, elm and magnolia trees surrounding the area.Surrounded by ancient oaks, mysterious elms, and Mississippi magnolias, the 10-acre sized plot known as “The Grove” plays host, most autumn Saturday afternoons, to thousands of Ole Miss Rebel tailgaters. Not only does the grove play a major role in game days, it is also a vital part of student's lives during the off season.HistoryOriginally, gathering in The Grove was an informal tailgating get-together when most serious pre-game socializing took place at the fraternity and sorority houses. By the 1950s, the Grove started to become its own pregame tradition.Automobiles, including RV campers, have been kept out of The Grove since a rainstorm in 1991 that reduced the Grove to a rutted swamp. The autos were replaced by tents. As a result of fans claiming certain areas within The Grove for their tents, and often being angered when they arrived and found another person in "their spot." The Ole Miss Alumni Association's Grove Society began in 1998 to preserve the 10acre green space. The Grove Society posts a strict schedule for the event.Game dayDescribed as "the Holy Grail of tailgating sites" by Sporting News, The Grove comes to life for Ole Miss Rebels football home games with as many as 25,000 fans. Fans arrive often around noon the day before the game (campus rule is no one allowed to "stake their claim" before 9:00 pm, which is strictly enforced by campus police) to grab their spot in The Grove. This usually serene area of campus becomes a sea of red, white and blue tents. Ole Miss students generally dress in their Sunday best: Men wear slacks, button-up shirts, bow ties, Sperry Top Siders, and coats while women wear cocktail dresses or brightly colored sundresses and high heel shoes. Some older fans also dress in this style.

Arts and Entertainment Near The Grove

Swazye Field--Ole Miss Baseball!!!
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
400 University Place
Oxford, MS 38655

Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
351 University Ave
Oxford, MS 38677

(662) 915-2787

The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts shall enrich the intellectual and cultural environment of the University of Mississippi and the region by providing a venue for programming in performing arts, public affairs and the humanities. The Ford center will complement the University's commitment to excellence in education, research and service while celebrating imagination, innovation and creativity.

Swayze Field
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
400 University Pl
Oxford, MS 38655

Oxford-University Stadium at Swayze Field is the home of the University of Mississippi Rebels college baseball team and is located in Oxford, Mississippi. It is named in honor of Tom Swayze, a former Ole Miss baseball player and coach. Tom Swayze was a 3 year letterman and over 21 years of coaching. He achieved a record of 361–201–2. He also was at the helm of the team for four SEC Championships and three College World Series appearances. The last College World Series appearance by Mississippi occurred in 2014 and their last SEC Championship was in 2009. The 1972 College World Series appearance came with Jake Gibbs as head coach and Larry Williams as his assistant. Gibbs was an All-American quarterback and third baseman at Ole Miss and played professionally as a catcher with the New York Yankees.The $3.75 million stadium opened on February 19, 1989 with a double header sweep of Cumberland University. The actual stadium sits on city property off-campus and was built by the City of Oxford, using a 2% Local Tourism Tax on prepared food and alcohol to pay for it.FeaturesRight field terraceThe hill beyond the right field wall was equipped with a seating area in 1993 that sits comfortably between the field and eight tennis courts. This has historically been a section for students. Since the 2000 season the area has undergone many improvements. What began as a gathering place for about 100 students has grown into an area of about 1,000 students per game during conference season, and on big weekends between 3,000 and 4,000 students. Students routinely show up 2 or 3 hours before game time to wait on the first pitch. In the past few years, the students have started making t-shirts including ones that say: "Ole Miss - The best collegiate baseball atmosphere in America."

The Corner
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
1002 Jackson Ave E
Oxford, MS 38655

(662) 380-5029

Oxford's newest bar! Located on the historic Oxford Square, The Corner features 18 HD TVs, Oxford's Hottest DJs and Live Entertainment, coldest beer in town and the best burger in Oxford!

David H. Nutt Auditorium
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
University Avenue
Oxford, MS 38655

(662) 915-2036

Studio Whimzy
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
807 College Hill Rd
Oxford, MS 38655

(662) 202-2895

Powerhouse Community Arts Center
Distance: 0.9 mi Competitive Analysis
413 S 14th St
Oxford, MS 38655

(662) 236-6429

Hotty Toddy Land
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
307 W Jackson
Oxford, MS

Kappa Alpha Order
Distance: 0.9 mi Competitive Analysis
60 Fraternity Dr
Oxford, MS

Oxford Station
Distance: 0.8 mi Competitive Analysis
Mogridge Ln
Oxford, MS 38655

Gertrude Ford Performing Arts Center
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
100 University Ave
Oxford, MS 38677

662-915-2787

Oxford Town
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
916 Jackson Ave E
Oxford, MS 38655

(662) 234-4331

The Union @ Ole Miss
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
419 Student Union
University, MS 38677

Ole Miss Theatre
Distance: 0.8 mi Competitive Analysis
100D Isom Hall
Oxford, MS 38655

(662) 915-5816

Ya Heard Me Productions
Distance: 1.4 mi Competitive Analysis
000 Sadie Cove
Oxford, MS 38655

(614) 507-0773

Tyson "DVDJ Hype" Phillips
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
Highway 6 West
Oxford, MS 38655

(662) 801-8394

Contact DVDJ Hype at 662-205-6053 or [email protected] for wedding, sweet 16, class reunion, family reunion, birthday party, and other event consultations.

Youth Art Show
Distance: 0.9 mi Competitive Analysis
413 S 14th St
Oxford, MS 38655

(662) 236-6429

Miss-I-Sippin'
Distance: 0.9 mi Competitive Analysis
413 S 14th St
Oxford, MS 38655

6629152621 or 6622366429

Miss-I-Sippin' is a craft beer and food tasting benefitting arts and education here in Oxford, MS. The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council at the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management teamed up to create this event to showcase food done by students majoring in hospitality management and dietetics, as well as involve the arts community in a new and unique fundraising opportunity.

Top Bar Entertainment
Distance: 0.9 mi Competitive Analysis
113 Chinkapin Loop
Oxford, MS 38655

(662) 234-2724

Currently based out of Oxford, Mississippi, Top Bar Entertainment is the very latest in talent and promotional management. Grounded in the music industry, Top Bar is a constantly expanding entity thriving on the ability to assist its artists and clients in accomplishing their goals and reaching their full potential. Our proven marketing strategies and relentless dedication to helping creative people achieve their dreams are what separates us from the competition. Constantly in search of new, prolific ideas and forms of art, our company was built on the theory that solid people can obtain their goals if they are willing to come together and put in the work. At Top Bar Entertainment, we want to put in the work to help you reach a higher level of success. Whether you need assistance from a full-service management perspective, or are simply looking for some marketing and promotional assistance, we cover it all. As a company we encourage you to never lose your creativity. It makes you unique as an individual and ignites change in the world. If you are interested in working with us, don't hesitate to reach out. This should be an incredible journey and we look forward to taking the next step with you.

Miss University of Mississippi Scholarship Pageant
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
419 Student Union
University, MS 38677

(662) 915-1044

The Miss University Scholarship Pageant is sponsored annually by the Ole Miss Student Union and Student Activities Association and is a preliminary pageant for the Miss Mississippi and Miss America pageants. Each contestant competes in the areas of interview, talent, swimwear, on-stage question and evening gown. The winner of the Miss University Pageant will represent the University throughout the year through speaking and entertainment engagements and will compete for the title of Miss Mississippi in Vicksburg, MS during the summer. Previously five Miss University titleholders have won Miss Mississippi, and two have won Miss America.