Spring in Oxford, Mississippi is one of the most wonderful times of the year. The weather is warmer the town just radiates beauty with the flowers and the amount of people that accumulate on the Square. On April 25-26 the festival will draw the people of Oxford in with a handful of art and food vendors. The history of Double Decker began in the bed of a pick up truck as a stage and a few vendors by local town people. Today, the festival is crowded with 60,000 people around the Courthouse and grows each year because of how successful the event has become.
Ole Miss alumna Kristy Bridgers says, "I've been going to Double Decker since I was a little girl, through college, and still go with my family. It is such wonderful tradition that I believe will continue when my kids have kids. I help with many of the vendors and try to participate in the event because it is such a great way to show what Oxford is about. We give people a little taste of everything especially the food. The food is my favorite most of the dishes are old family recipes and are just to die for."
The event will kick-off with Thacker Mountain Radio on Friday with a live broadcast of unlimited music. Saturday all-day will feature over two hundred food and art vendors while music locally and on tour will take the stage. The music that will be playing will be a mix of blues/americana, country, jazz, bluegrass, rock, and today's hits.
The Line up Friday- Saturday
Friday April 25
6:00 pm- Rosco Bandana
7:00 pm -Thacker Mountain Radio
8:00 pm - Bo-Keys
Saturday April 26
10:00 am - Morgan Pennington
11:00 am- Garry Burnside
1:00 pm- Dent May
2:30-4 pm- T-Birds and The Breaks and The Infamous Stringdusters
5:30-7 pm- The Wild Feathers and Preservation
8:45 pm- Charles Bradley
It isn't a festival without the delicious cuisine and fine art. The food ranges from homemade recipes to Oxford's restaurants. City Grocery, Ajax, McEwen's bring food to some of the vendors. Others are homemade recipes that local townies bring and get recognized for. The art is a major attraction to the vendors. Most of the art ties to the town of Oxford such as paintings, sculptures, jewelry, pottery, and crafts.
Ole Miss student Maggie Durnien says, "Ever since I came to Ole Miss there is something about the town and its history that I love. The Double Decker just shows how cool Oxford is. My entire family from St. Louis come every year now and wont stop telling me how lucky I am to have a town that takes pride in their history. I am obsessed with trying all the different types of food. I can't wait for Double Decker I have high anticipation."
So what should most people check of their lists to do? Check out the great bands that will be playing whether you are into rock or country. Taste test the winery and wide variety of food. Look and be fascinated with all the art. Finally, take a tour learn about Oxford and all it has to offer.
The festival is a tradition that expresses the culture of the South and Oxford. The Double Decker rides around the town give tours and information about the Square. People get to know what Oxford is all about during this weekend. This festival has gotten so popular and has drawn many tourists in. There is a lot of anticipation for this years festival and many people have no doubt that it will be another great year.
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