Brandon Skaggs

4/27/12

MMA #3

Double Decker On The Square

The 17th Annual Double Decker Festival started off this past weekend in Oxford on Friday April 27th through Saturday April 28th.  

The festival featured a concert on Friday and art vendors, food vendors, the Children’s Square Fair, and live music on Saturday.  There is always something to do at the festival. 

The Double Decker festival is a huge deal for everyone in Oxford, and a lot of people attend to try the foods, enjoy the entertainment, and socialize with the town.  “It’s a fun gathering with great food and entertainment.  You can look through all the vendors and tents, or enjoy music and friends,” said a Freshman at Ole Miss named Skyler Thomas 

The festival is named after Oxford’s own Double Decker bus that was imported from England back in 1994.  It is a fun attraction that has a great social atmosphere for everyone.  “The double decker bus in Oxford is cute and the festival and the bus itself adds to the charm of the town,” mentioned Emily Hugh a freshman at Ole Miss.

Friday night the concert had performers Charlie Mars starting at seven, Deer Tick around eight and finishing off with Iron and Wine at ten.  On Saturday the Festival was free and started in the morning at ten, and lasted till eight in the evening. Several other musicians performed throughout the day from ten to nine.

Alongside the concert the art vendors and food caterers were a great setting for socialization.  Several of the town’s restaurants had vendors setup.  The whole affair is a great experience bringing local residents and visitors together.  

For more information on The Double Decker Festival visit this website www.doubledeckerfestival.com/