This weekend many are making the trip to Oxford, Mississippi to celebrate the Double Decker Arts Festival. Double Decker has become a tradition for many over the past twenty three years. Double Decker is a two day festival that celebrates music, art, and food all in the middle of Oxford’s famous Courthouse Square.
Double Decker kicks off tonight with a live broadcast from Thacker Mountain Radio. The festival continues tomorrow with a day long celebration. Close to two hundred food and art vendors will be set up around Courthouse Square. Both local and touring musicians will take the stage all day Saturday as well to delight crowds of an expected 60,000 people!
Mitchell Walters, based in Birmingham, Alabama is excited about returning to Oxford to participate in Double Decker, she said, “This is my first year to participate, and I’m thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful festival. As a student at Ole Miss, I never dreamed I would have my own booth at Double Decker one day. I’m looking forward to seeing friends and being back in my favorite Mississippi town!” Mitchell will be in booth 85 on Saturday, right in front of City Grocery if you want to stop by and meet her!
Mitchell Walters, based in Birmingham, Alabama is excited about returning to Oxford to participate in Double Decker, she said, “This is my first year to participate, and I’m thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful festival. As a student at Ole Miss, I never dreamed I would have my own booth at Double Decker one day. I’m looking forward to seeing friends and being back in my favorite Mississippi town!” Mitchell will be in booth 85 on Saturday, right in front of City Grocery if you want to stop by and meet her!
 Art by Mitchell Walters |  Art by Mitchell Walters |
Mississippi artist Christie Farese adds, “Participating in Double Decker is something I look forward to all year long! The Oxford Square comes alive with music, art and food - there is literally something for everyone. What I love most about Double Decker is seeing old friends and meeting new art collectors. Last year was my first year to exhibit, and people were in my booth wanting to buy art at 8:45 (the festival doesn't open until 10:00 a.m.)! I feel honored to be able to share my art with those who want to purchase it, and also those who just want to stop and look and chat for awhile. Double Decker seems to get bigger and better every year, and this Saturday looks to be a beautiful spring day and the best one yet!” Christie is in booth number 84 near Southside Gallery if you want to check out her work in person!
 Art by Christie Farese |  Art by Christie Farese |
If you can’t make it up to Oxford tomorrow to enjoy the festival this year, make sure to keep it on your radar for next year! Double Decker is one of our favorite festivals and is the perfect place to mingle with friends, find some new artwork, and enjoy a beautiful spring day in one of Mississippi’s most charming towns.
Photos Courtesy of Mitchell Walters (@mitchellfineart) and Christie Farese respectively.
For more information please visit the festival's website.
For more information please visit the festival's website.
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