Double Decker MM#3
The 17th Annual Double
Decker Arts Festival was held this weekend in Oxford, Mississippi. The name of the festival originated from a signature
bus imported from England in 1994. The
event is held on the courthouse square and brings residents and alumni to the
square for a weekend of food, music, and a good time.
The event started on Friday night as
students and their families flocked to the square. The officers on horseback blocked off the
roads and people were often seen dancing in the streets. The bars were crowded with people, sharing
stories of their college days and having a good time.
Two
stages were set up on the north and south end of the square. Headliners like Iron & Wine, Mavis, and
Grace Askew were there playing as the crowd cheered them on. Double Decker also gave local bands an
opportunity to play in the festival.
Young Buffalo, Minor Adjustments, and Machine Gun Kelley and the G-Men
were just a few of the bands participating.
On
Saturday morning, the square was filled with art vendors and people ready to
update their collection. Over a hundred
artists came to Oxford. Some of the more
famous ones include Ann Evers, Arthur Covington, Chuck Lamb, and Circe
Zungo. There were also linen clothing
and fashion design boothes for designers to promote their brands.
Food
is another major highlight of Double Decker.
The “Taste of Oxford” is supported by local businesses like Boure,
Soulshine Pizza, Taylor’s Grocery, and LB’s Meat Market. All of the bars in Oxford participate heavily
in Double Decker. Cydni Joyer, a four
year participant in Double Decker, noted, “It’s always nice to see everyone
having a good time. I always look forward to the crawfish and the music.” Local
artists painted picnic tables that will be auctioned off at the end of the
festival. The proceeds go towards the
Boys and Girls Club of Oxford.
The
event was ranked Best Large Festival Event in Mississippi by the Mississippi
Tourism Association in 2009. Double
Decker is certainly a one of a kind experience.
The festival is made possible in part by sponsors in Mississippi and the
surrounding area. To learn more about
tickets for next year, please visit the Double Decker Arts festival website at http://www.oxfordcvb.com/doubledecker/index.html.
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