Festival Guide
Make the most of your festival day.
The essentials for visiting CDAF 2027—clear, current, and easy to use from your phone while you are in the Cotton District.
Confirmed for 2027
Start with the essentials.
Additional visitor details will appear here only after they are finalized.
Date
Saturday, April 17, 2027
Confirmed festival date.
Festival hours
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Confirmed festival hours.
Location
Historic Cotton District
Starkville, Mississippi.
Festival resources
Explore what’s available now.
Official map
Event Map
Open the official interactive CDAF ArcGIS map for festival locations and wayfinding.
Explore artisans
Artisan List
Browse photographs and learn what visitors can expect from Artisan Village.
Explore food vendors
Food Vendors
Explore the variety of food vendors that have been part of CDAF.
Visitor planning
Details still being finalized.
Parking, accessibility guidance, road closures, transportation details, weather policies, visitor FAQs, the complete 2027 schedule, and current participant lists will be added only after they are confirmed.
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