"Duck Dynasty" lovers rejoiced over the appearance of Uncle Si, his sweet tea and Alan Robertson.
The event called Characters of Character was held by Youth First in the Auburn arena from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 24.
Youth First is a Christian organization that works with churches and young people in middle and high school to spread the Word of God.
All proceeds from the $25 tickets benefited Youth First, Campus Life and Orphanage Emmanuel.
Along with Uncle Si and Alan Robertson, recording artists Bryan Duncan and Shanna Henderson; comedians Jody Fuller and Clayburn Cox; musician Kevin Flannagan and Michael Franzese, former Mafia Don, author and TV host performed.
With faith being a huge part of the Robertson family, Youth First welcomed the characters of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" to Auburn with open arms.
"They don't disconnect their faith from living real life," said Dan Woglemuth, director of national Youth for Christ. "They blend that beautifully and authentically and that's very much the way we want to live out our families and the mission that we're apart of."
Alan Robertson detailed the past of the Robertson family and how he fits in.
Alan said he is the black sheep among a black sheep family.
"Duck Dynasty" now reaches approximately 12 million households and was recently named the most watched non-fiction series on television.
The silliness of Uncle Si probably has a lot to do with that.
The event was a time for Si to tell his stories including one about running from coyotes and catching his Keds on fire in the process.
Many of Si's stories will be published in "Si-cology," planned to release Sept. 3.
"I smelled the smoke that smelled like burning rubber and I looked down and my Keds tennis shoes were on fire," Si Roberston said, "Everything about that story is true except for one part, but I'll let y'all figure it out."
The Robertson family's values are deeply rooted in their faith.
Alan has been his church's pastor for approximately 20 years.
Si also told a story of when he was 16 years old and was not connected with God, but found his way back.
Si said he went to get his DNA tested and told the doctor, "That God's DNA, Jack, and I've got it."
Flannagan, the event's coordinator, found his characters through constant phone calls to the Robertson's agent.
Out of more than 500 other guest appearance requests, Si and Alan chose to come to Auburn.
"They really wanted to come to Auburn and we love that," Flannagan said. "We told them that if they came here, they would leave knowing this was a special place and a great place to be. Alan shared with [Youth First's] president that he felt like there was something spiritual that was guiding him down to Auburn."
Alan shared his common ground with Auburn fans.
"One thing we can share from being from Louisiana and y'all being from Auburn is we all hate Alabama," Alan said.
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