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Double Decker merchandise will be available mid-April. Contact Mary Allyn Roulhac at 662-232-2477, if you are interested in placing an order.

 

17th Annual Double Decker Arts Festival is scheduled for April 27-28, 2012

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Art Vendors have now been selected. To view a complete list, click on the 'art' tab above.

Food vendor applications will be available, Wednesday, February 1st. To download an application, click on the 'food' tab above.

CELEBRATE MUSIC, FOOD, and the ARTS
Taking its name from the town’s authentic double decker bus imported from England in 1994, the festival brings together visitors and residents alike for a day-long celebration of music, food, and the arts held on the picturesque Courthouse Square.
Oxford, Mississippi's 175th Anniversary

General Information

Friday, April 27th kicks off the 17th Annual Double Decker Arts Festival with a concert  on the Square. Saturday, April 28th will feature art vendors, food vendors, the children’s Square Fair, and music throughout the day. The festival is free on Saturday and begins at 10am and goes to 8pm. For a complete listing for arts, food, or Square Fair click on the links above. For more information, contact the Oxford Convention and Visitors Bureau at 662-232-2477. Handicap parking is located behind the Budweiser North Stage on North Lamar Blvd.

Double Decker Spring Run
Come join us in a run through the tradition-rich rolling hills of one of Mississippi’s most popular towns. Along the precisely measured 6.2 mile course, you will pass beautiful antebellum homes, run through the Ole Miss campus, as well as Rowan Oak, the historic home of William Faulkner and conclude this highly competitive race at the Baptist HealthPlex. NOTE: The course has been re-certified in 2011 and will no longer be routed through alleyways but will remain on streets throughout race. For more information call Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce at 662.234.4651 or register online at www.doubledeckerspringrun.com.

Race Times:

10K Run/Walk - 7:30 a.m.
5K Run/Walk - 7:45 a.m.
Kids Fun Run - 9 a.m.

CHIP TIMING: Double Decker Spring Run will use Start2Finish's State of the Art Jaguar Timing System. Each participant will receive a race number bib with a timing chip included on the bib. Please wear your bib number on the front of your body and do NOT remove chip from the back of your bib number. Participants in the Kids Fun Run will not wear timing chips

 

Double Decker Road Ride
The routes this year are 10,24, 50, and 66 mile loops that meander through the rolling hills of Lafayette County.  The ride will be fully supported with pre-ride bike maintenance, 3 full service rest stops and rolling sag support for any mechanical issues or tired riders. Pre and post ride refreshements available.  The ride starts at 9am leaving you lots of time to enjoy the festival.  For more information and registration visit www.DoubleDeckerRide.com or www.oxfordcycling.com.

Shuttles
Shuttles will run from the Oxford Conference Center to the Square 10am-9pm on Saturday, April 28th. The shuttles will run every 15 minutes. $5 per person and free to children 13 & under.

 

For more information about the Double Decker Arts Festival,
contact Mary-Kathryn Herrington at 662.232.2367 or marykathryn@oxfordcvb.com