The Cotton District Arts Festival

The Cotton District Arts Festival Organized by the Starkville Area Arts Council, the Cotton District Arts Festival is an annual celebration of art, food, music, and community in Starkville, MS.

Held each year 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 more than 125 artisans, as well as a Juried Art competition and show, Writer's Village, Taste of Starkville restaurant competition, Pet Parade, Student Art competition, and much more. Presented by the Starkville Area Arts Coun

cil, 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, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and again in 2019, by Mississippi Magazine.

This year’s festival was a ton of fun! We still have a ton of photos from last weekend, but here are just a few. 😜Share ...
04/26/2026

This year’s festival was a ton of fun! We still have a ton of photos from last weekend, but here are just a few. 😜

Share your some of your festival photos or a picture of something you brought home from the festival in the comments!

We had such an amazing group of volunteers this year! Many were active the whole day, and we are beyond grateful for the...
04/24/2026

We had such an amazing group of volunteers this year! Many were active the whole day, and we are beyond grateful for their time and support.

THANK YOU! We hope you'll join us next year. ✨

Did you forget to pick up a shirt at the festival? We've got you covered, but DON"T WAIT!The Cotton District Arts Festiv...
04/24/2026

Did you forget to pick up a shirt at the festival? We've got you covered, but DON"T WAIT!

The Cotton District Arts Festival official shirt store closes this SUNDAY at MIDNIGHT!

Order your shirts now and have them shipped directly to you!

Choose from 2 day-of colors and 3 online only colors.

Youth sizes also available!

It’s festival day! Check out the Community Stage schedule!
04/18/2026

It’s festival day! Check out the Community Stage schedule!

Heads up, Cotton District neighbors and festival visitors:The 2026 Cotton District Arts Festival is this Saturday, April...
04/17/2026

Heads up, Cotton District neighbors and festival visitors:

The 2026 Cotton District Arts Festival is this Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Beginning at 2:00 AM on Saturday, any vehicles parked in the red marked areas along University Drive, Page Avenue, Col Muldrow, Adkerson Way, and Maxwell Street will be towed.

There will be no vehicular traffic or access in those areas until after 4:00 PM on Saturday.

Towed vehicles will be taken to East MS Lumber Company, 300 Russell St.

Vehicle pickup is free of charge.

Please review the map carefully and move vehicles in advance to avoid towing.

04/17/2026

We are so excited about Saturday! What is your favorite part of the festival?

We couldn't be more excited to have Starkville Strong - Better Together to host the Children’s Village at the Cotton Di...
04/17/2026

We couldn't be more excited to have Starkville Strong - Better Together to host the Children’s Village at the Cotton District Arts Festival for the fourth year in a row!

They've got a really fun area planned and it's just one way they help families. Starkville Strong's mission is simple. They step in where gaps exist and help people move toward stability. Whether that means food access, housing support, or connecting people to resources, they believe in building a stronger, more supportive community together.

Hosting the Children’s Village is one of the ways they get to show up for families in a joyful, tangible way while also sharing the heart behind what they do every day.

This year’s Children’s Village will be full of hands-on fun, including games, a “Draw Starkville” station where kids can bring their favorite parts of our city to life, balloon animals, and a raffle.

All activity stations are free, because they want every child to be able to participate, but donations are always appreciated and go directly toward supporting our work in the community.

Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase throughout the day so stop by and check out the Children's Village in the Bulldog Burger Parking Lot

Bringing little ones to the festival? We have you covered.Visit the Baby Station on Maxwell Street for diapers, changing...
04/16/2026

Bringing little ones to the festival? We have you covered.

Visit the Baby Station on Maxwell Street for diapers, changing, and nursing areas during the Cotton District Arts Festival.

A big thank you to The Orchard Starkville for providing the Baby Station supplies.

Great news! You can order a festival t-shirt even before the festival and have it shipped to you directly! Check out the...
04/16/2026

Great news! You can order a festival t-shirt even before the festival and have it shipped to you directly!

Check out these unique shirts designs celebrating our 40th anniversary!

Don’t wait though because the store is only open for a limited time!

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The Cotton District
Starkville, MS
39759

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+16622686231

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