The 18th Annual Double Decker Arts Festival is scheduled for April 26-27, 2013

Weather Update ( as of 4.25.12): After meeting this morning with Oxford’s Emergency Management Director Jimmy Allgood, The Oxford CVB and Chamber have made the decision to proceed with plans for the weekend. It is evident to us that although there is a chance of scattered rain in the forecast, we will not be under a severe weather warning on Saturday.  Therefore, at this time the decision has been made to proceed with plans for the Double Decker Arts Festival Presented by C Spire Wireless and Spring Run as scheduled. We will continue to monitor the weather.  Updates or changes to the schedules will be posted on social media and our websites www.doubledeckerfestival.com and www.doubledeckerspringrun.com.  AM 1630 will also be updated with weather and change of schedule information throughout the next couple of days.   We look forward to everyone coming out to our events throughout the weekend- rain or shine! Questions regarding weather can be directed to Oxford Emergency Management Director Jimmy Allgood at 662.816.7469.

18th Annual Double Decker Arts Festival Presented by C Spire Wireless Schedule of Events:

Friday, April 26, 2013

Studio Tours on the Double Decker bus departing from Skipwith Cottage

at 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm

Tour includes stops at the studios of Ron Dale, Jason Bouldin, Paula Temple and Jere Allen.  Tickets for the studio tours are $8.00.

Click here to purchase tickets for the studio tours. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the tour from Skipwith Cottage at the Double Decker Merchandise Tent.

The following activiites will be taking place on the Courthouse Lawn on Friday:

12pm-5pm Museum on the Square

Create a quick project inspired by the Museum's collection of Theora Hamblett paintings.

1pm-5pm Painting What You See

The Oxford Artists Guild will be doing a plein air painting demonstration. Festival goers can watch multiple artists create a work of art as they, paint "whatever they see."

12-12:30 Andi Bedsworth Mixed Media Stitch Demonstration

12-1:15 Knit 1 Oxford Knitting Circle

12:30-1 Janet Barnes Watercolor Demonstration

1-2 Double Decker Painting Class

Studio Whimzy will be teaching a popular Z-event style class. The subject of the painting is Double Decker Bus and the cost is $25 and will include supplies.

1-1:30 Mark Barnes' Kudzu Basket Weaving Demonstration

1:30-2:15 Pottery demonstration with Sheri Marshall of Marshall Pottery

2:15-3 Make It, Take It Cards Class with Andi Bedsworth

2:15-3:15 Quilting Demonstration by Coulter Fussell and Kathy Fussell and Megan Patton

3:15-4 Toni Joyner Oil Painting Demonstration

4-4:45 Pottery demonstration with Sheri Marshall of Marshall Pottery

Saturday, April 27, 2013:

 10:00 a.m- 10:00p.m. Celebrate Food, Music and Art on the Oxford Square! Over 150 art vendors, children's activities, 25 food vendors and music throughout the day.

Shuttles
Shuttles will run from the Oxford Conference Center to the Square 10am-11pm on Saturday, April 28th. The shuttles will run every 15 minutes. $5 per person and free to children 13 & under.

Sunday, April 28, 2013:

3:00 p.m. Gospel Choir Showcase to benefit Good Food For Oxford's Schools

Featuring the Ole Miss Gospel Choir along with more of North Mississippi's finest!

On the Square on the steps of City Hall, hosted by JoVon Reed

Activities include:

Taste Test of New School Menus

Zumba

Kids' Present-Learn What They're Learning

For a complete festival guide and for the latest information on the festival visit

www.hottytoddy.com.