{"id":8668,"date":"2026-08-19T09:27:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mhc-oxford.org\/?p=8668"},"modified":"2026-08-19T09:38:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:38:34","slug":"14th-annual-masonic-homecoming-festival-october-9th-11th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mhc-oxford.org\/index.php\/2026\/08\/19\/14th-annual-masonic-homecoming-festival-october-9th-11th\/","title":{"rendered":"14th Annual Masonic Homecoming Festival October 9th \u2013 11th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Join the celebration at The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford\u2019s campus on Saturday, October 9th<\/p>\n<p>The 14th Masonic Homecoming Festival will be held on Friday, October 9th and celebrates the Home\u2019s Alumni, Masonic Fraternity, Local Community, and Friends of the Home. Join us on Friday evening with DJ Jay Rogers.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday the day begins at 10am with the welcome. Complimentary amusement rides and gaming truck are available at 10:30am. At 11am North Carolina\u2019s largest and greatest Shrine Parade steps off with Community groups leading the way. The parade is on campus, so please bring your lawn chairs to get a good seat to enjoy school bands, local youth groups, homecoming court, and the Shrine Units. Following the incredible parade on Saturday, all guests can enjoy BBQ and sides for a $10 charge. While enjoying a delicious meal, relax under the oaks and dance to the music of The Embers. Please check for periodic information updates at the MHCO website at www.mhc-oxford.org. Other family fun events are offered including amusement rides and tours. The event concludes at 3pm. Parking is available in the ballfields. The events are open to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Come see why the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford is a great place to be a kid and be a kid at heart. You will be glad you did!<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8666\" src=\"https:\/\/mhc-oxford.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Facebook-Post-Join-Us-for-the-13th-Annual-Masonic-Homecoming-Festival-3-300x251.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mhc-oxford.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Facebook-Post-Join-Us-for-the-13th-Annual-Masonic-Homecoming-Festival-3-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/mhc-oxford.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Facebook-Post-Join-Us-for-the-13th-Annual-Masonic-Homecoming-Festival-3-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/mhc-oxford.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Facebook-Post-Join-Us-for-the-13th-Annual-Masonic-Homecoming-Festival-3.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8670\" src=\"https:\/\/mhc-oxford.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Smoke-Under-the-Oaks-Flyer-1-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mhc-oxford.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Smoke-Under-the-Oaks-Flyer-1-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/mhc-oxford.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Smoke-Under-the-Oaks-Flyer-1.png 900w, https:\/\/mhc-oxford.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Smoke-Under-the-Oaks-Flyer-1-768x1024.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join the celebration at The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford\u2019s campus on Saturday, October 9th The 14th Masonic Homecoming Festival will be held on Friday, October 9th and celebrates the Home\u2019s Alumni, Masonic Fraternity, Local Community, and Friends of the Home. Join us on Friday evening with DJ Jay Rogers. 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