The 2014 Cotton District
Arts Festival is set for
Saturday, April 12

The Cotton District Arts Festival
is presented by the
Starkville Area Arts Council.
Held each April in the historic Cotton District in Starkville, Mississippi, the festival blends incredible art, music, and food into a showcase event. The festival is host to over 125 artisans, as well as a Juried Art competition and show, Writer's Village, Taste of Starkville restaurant competition, 5K and 1 mile runs, Pet Parade, Student Art competition, and much more. Presented by the Starkville Area Arts Council, the Cotton District Arts Festival has been named one of the top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association,  a Top 20 Event in the Southeast, and one of the top 5 festivals in Mississippi for 2012 and 2013 by Mississippi Magazine.

Poster Contest DEADLINE:
Friday, August 29, 2014

Help set the stage for the 2015 Cotton District Arts Festival by entering the annual Poster Competition. Your winning artwork will be displayed on merchandise such as tee shirts and posters but also used throughout all advertising for the 2015 festival!

Enter NOW! Deadline is fast approaching.
CLICK HERE >>> for all details.
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Festival Pictures 2014

Songwriters Competition Winners 2014!!

First Prize Winner
Matt Hines
Song: Base It On A Feelin'
Second Prize Winner
Kelsey Collins
Song: LA Black
Third Prize Winner
Stephanie Jackson
Song: Mississippi On My Mind