31st OxfordFest

The 31st Oxfordfest will take place Saturday, October 6th, booths open at 8:00 a.m. Teresa Crosson, Secretary on the committee of Oxfordfest, has been with the event for 18 years. Oxfordfest is a non-profit, volunteer based event, the committee that runs it is made up of 7 volunteers. Volunteers are welcomed each year, and this event often assists local college students in logging their needed volunteer hours.

Oxfordfest is an event free to the community that helps bring recognition to the historic downtown Oxford area, with proceeds going to those in need in the Oxford community. There will be a donation booth set up, where monetary donations are equivalent to an entry into the drawing for the grand prize of $1,000 dollars along with various other door prizes.

In an interview, Crosson gave first time attendees some advice:

• Arrive early because Oxfordfest draws in 30,000 - 40,000 people each year.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes. Parking for Oxfordfest has changed this year as well, shuttles from the Quintard Mall will NOT be available, and parking will be as you find it. The footprint of this community event has been remastered to ease foot traffic and to make the overall shopping experience more enjoyable. 
• Bring money. This year will feature over 300 product vendors, including some of the favorites from the years past and new businesses. 
• Come hungry. 30 different food vendors with diverse menu options ranging from the classic funnel cake and tacos to BBQ will be participating.
• Sit back and enjoy. 8 bands are scheduled to perform throughout the day, with headliner Hutch Edwards Project rounding out the afternoon at 3 p.m. 
• Gather the family and save the date for the 31st Oxfordfest, Saturday, October 6th.