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COTTON DISTRICT ARTS FESTIVAL
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    • Merchandise
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    • #CDAF2023 Official Poster
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  • Music & Food
    • Music Stages >
      • Songwriter Competition Showcase
      • East Stage
      • West Stage
      • South Stage
    • Taste of Starkville
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    • Artisans' Village >
      • Artisans' Index
    • Children's Village
    • International Village
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      • 2022 Juried Art Competition Online
    • Pet Parade
    • Writers' Village
    • Gone (For Now), But Not Forgotten >
      • Student Art Competition
  • Applications
  • Sponsors & Volunteers

Sponsors & Volunteers

presented by Starkville Area Arts Council
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The Starkville Area Arts Council is proud to bring the Cotton District Arts Festival to Starkville and appreciates the support of the City of Starkville, Oktibbeha County, the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, the Mississippi Arts Commission, Visit Mississippi, and numerous foundation, business, and individual donors.  

​The Cotton District Arts Festival's success is owed to the unbelievable efforts of countless volunteers, donors, and sponsors. This page is dedicated to all those who support and help bring the festival to you.​

It takes a community to build a Festival!

Want to Sponsor CDAF2023?
Sponsorships open for 2023!

Sponsorships are first-come, first-served until taken.  Be sure to note payment deadlines on the Sponsorship Form.
Sponsorship details are below. Please don't hesitate to call us with questions. We may even be able to tweak a sponsorship to fit your brand! Overview available now!
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Want to get more involved? Volunteer!
​The festival is comprised of committees that are co-chaired by some of the most loyal, dedicated and seasoned volunteers we've met. On the day of the festival, it takes 100+ volunteers working in shifts.  Volunteers set up, break down, and do everything in between. A special THANK YOU to all of those who have given their time and effort to make the Cotton District Arts Festival a success!
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#CDAF2023 Sponsors

Singer/Songwriter Competition
Thank you to the Del Rendon Foundation and Dave's Dark Horse Tavern for hosting the Singer/Songwriter competition on August 26, 2023! Be sure to come to Dave's for the competition and come see the Winners on the West Stage at #CDAF2023 on Sept 23. For more info on this competition, check out our page under the Music & Food tab.
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Children's Village Sponsor
Thank you to Barbara R. Coats, MBA, RICP, Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial for their sponsorship of the 2023 Children's Village. Check out more info on the Children's Village Page.
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​Taste of Starkville
Thanks to Clark Beverage Group for their continuing sponsorship of this fantastic highlight of local food and fare! Check out all our Taste of Starkville vendors on the Music & Food Tab
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Artisan Village
Thanks to Stifel for their sponsorship of this fantastic highlight of local artisans  and art! Check out all our Artisan Village vendors on the Artisan Village tab.
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International Village
Thanks to Cumulus Media for their sponsorship of the International Village. Check out the lineup on the International Village page.
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Writers' Village
Thanks to Cumulus Media for their sponsorship of the Writers' Village. Check out more on the Writers' Village page.
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VIP Tent
Thanks to Absolut for their sponsorship of the VIP Tent. Visit the VIP tent Tab for more info on this year's tent.
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​Click the link above to view our sponso
rship form and claim your spot today! These opportunities go fast so let us know if you have any questions!


​Please say a huge THANK YOU to our city services or their support!
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Starkville Police Dept.
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Starkville Fire Dept.
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Oktibbeha Co EMS / E911
  • The City of Starkville Sanitation & Environmental Service Department
  • Oktibbeha County Trustees
  • St. Joseph Catholic Church of Starkville

General Support

​General support of Starkville Area Arts Council and the Cotton District Arts Festival also comes from the Mississippi Arts Commission, Visit Mississippi,  the City of Starkville, Oktibbeha County, and the Greater Starkville Development Partnership.
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Volunteer Support

Children's Village
Thank you to Starkville Strong for hosting the 2022 Children's Village! Be sure to check out more details about this fundraiser on the Children's Village page!
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Juried Arts Competition and Show
Thank you to  Mississippi State University Department of Art for their support of the 2022 Juried Arts Competition and Show.  Be sure to check out the opening reception at the Visual Arts Center on October 28th and check out the show from Oct 24 - Nov 4!
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International Village
As always, Thank you to the MSU Holmes Cultural Diversity Center for their sponsorship of the #CDAF2022 International Village! Be sure to check out the events for this fun festive village!
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Mayor's Youth Council

#CDAF2022 Sponsors

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Volunteers Who Make #CDAF Possible!

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CDAF 2018 Volunteers
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  • Home
    • About the Festival/FAQs
    • Map of the Festival
    • Merchandise
    • Photo Album
    • VIP Tent
    • #CDAF2023 Official Poster
    • #CDAF2022 Official Poster
  • Music & Food
    • Music Stages >
      • Songwriter Competition Showcase
      • East Stage
      • West Stage
      • South Stage
    • Taste of Starkville
  • Villages & Competitions
    • Artisans' Village >
      • Artisans' Index
    • Children's Village
    • International Village
    • Juried Art Competition >
      • 2022 Juried Art Competition Online
    • Pet Parade
    • Writers' Village
    • Gone (For Now), But Not Forgotten >
      • Student Art Competition
  • Applications
  • Sponsors & Volunteers