{"id":148528,"date":"2025-04-17T14:11:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T19:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=148528"},"modified":"2025-04-24T09:01:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:01:09","slug":"double-decker-arts-festival-is-back-and-going-strong-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/double-decker-arts-festival-is-back-and-going-strong-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Double Decker Arts Festival Is Back and Going Strong in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The last weekend of April<\/strong> is Oxford, Mississippi<\/strong>\u2019s time to shine again, as the annual Double Decker Arts Festival<\/strong> marks its 28th year as the city\u2019s largest spring event celebrating food, music, and the arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The season is in full bloom, as over 20 local food vendors will surround the Courthouse Square<\/strong> for the two-day celebration on April 25 and 26<\/strong>, including favorites like Taylor Grocery Special Events Catering<\/strong>, Casa Mexicana<\/strong>, Blind Pig Pub,<\/strong> Moe\u2019s Original BBQ<\/a><\/strong>, Sno Biz<\/strong>, Fergndan\u2019s Wood Fired Pizza<\/strong>, Living Foods Caf\u00e9<\/strong>, The Grille at Ole Miss Golf Course<\/strong>, and Oxsicles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, over 100 unique art vendors come from near and far to display original items like handmade jewelry, paintings, and home decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A buzz is in the air for weeks before, as locals anticipate the free concert and forecast the release of its lineup. Past festivals have hosted world class artists like Dr. John<\/strong>, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats<\/strong>, Maggie Rose<\/strong>, Mavis Staples<\/strong>, St. Paul & The Broken Bones<\/strong>, and The Funky Meters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thousands are expected to come to the historic downtown Square for the festivities, as the community will be reminded yet again what makes Oxford such a special place to live, beyond just being a charming college town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Visit Oxford MS<\/a><\/strong> tourism association organizes the event, which is also presented by Ole Miss Athletics<\/strong>, Rowan Oak<\/strong>, and University of Mississippi Museum<\/strong>, but it\u2019s not done without the invaluable help of scores of volunteers and a myriad of sponsorship support. Nicholas Air<\/strong> private jet services will be a Co-Stage Sponsor, and RiverLand Roofing<\/strong>, which has served Oxford and surrounding communities for more than a decade, will present this year\u2019s Sponsor Tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Oxford Police Department <\/strong>has added a new safety feature for this year\u2019s festival, introducing a clear bag policy for attendees entering the North Lamar Main Stage<\/strong> area beginning at 5 pm both Friday and Saturday nights. The measure was designed to encourage a safer, more enjoyable, family-friendly environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cDouble Decker Arts Festival attracts repeat visitors, including art vendors from across the country, and draws new attendees to Oxford each year,\u201d said Kinney Ferris<\/strong>, Executive Director at Visit Oxford MS. \u201cA dedicated team at Visit Oxford works year-round to plan and execute the event, ensuring its success and growth. The festival has become a beloved tradition, drawing over 100,000 visitors from 35 states to experience the best of food, music, and the arts. In its 28th year, the festival continues to grow, with a $17.8 million economic impact from visitor spending, benefiting the local community last year. We expect similar numbers from this year\u2019s festival.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n