The Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association has announced its plans to give something back to Mississippi restaurant consumers through the “Dine Out Mississippi” campaign.

Mississippi is recognized for having a vibrant and diverse culinary scene. This summer, consumers will be able to receive a rebate for dining at MHRA member locations.

“From July 1 through Aug. 31, we encourage consumers to save their receipts when they dine at any and all MHRA locations,” said Mike Cashion, the executive director of the MHRA. “Once they have collected at least $100 in receipts, they can send them to our office and we will issue them a gift certificate for 10 percent of their food and beverage purchases. Those gift certificates can then be used at MHRA locations. It is our way of saying thank you to our valued and loyal guests as well as showcase the members of the MHRA family.”

To read more about the campaign and to view a list of participating restaurants, go to www.dineoutms.com.

The Mississippi Hospitality  & Restaurant Association is a nonprofit association composed of more than 1,400 food service operators, lodging properties, casinos, suppliers, manufacturers and other professionals who realize the importance of working together for the good of the industry.

Mississippi’s 4,300 restaurants contribute significantly to the economy. More than 82,000 people are employed in the industry. Restaurant sales will exceed $3.8 billion this year and contribute over $228 million in state taxes.

Participating Oxford restaurants include: Big Bad Breakfast, Boure, City Grocery, Dodo Pizza, Domino’s, Funky’s, Half Shell Oyster House, Lamar Lounge, Local’s, McEwen’s, Newk’s, Old Venice Pizza Company, Oxford Grillhouse, Proud Larry’s, Rafters, Ravine, Rib Cage, Rooster’s Blues House, Snack Bar, Soulshine Pizza Factory, South Depot Taco Shop, Taco Bell Vasco, The Blind Pig Pub, The Corner, The Library Bar & Grill, The Roundtable on the Square, The WIne Bar