Festival crowd in the Cotton District

Explore CDAF

A festival with something around every corner.

Meet artists, follow the music, find something delicious, and share the day with people from across Starkville and the region.

Festival experiences

Choose your own route through the day.

Explore the art, food, music, family activities, cultural traditions, and community experiences that make up CDAF.

2027 details coming soon

Artists and visitors in Artisan Village

Artisan Village

Artisan Village offers the community a unique opportunity to enjoy work by incredibly talented artists and meet the people behind each piece.

Name and 2027 format to be confirmed

Food vendors at the Cotton District Arts Festival

Food Vendors

Food vendors bring fresh preparation, gathering, and the pleasure of a shared meal into the festival experience.

2027 lineup coming soon

Live music performance at the Cotton District Arts Festival

Live Music

Live music brings performers and festivalgoers together outdoors, adding energy and connection to a day of art, food, and community in the Cotton District.

2027 host confirmed

Children creating art in Children’s Village

Children’s Village

A family-centered part of CDAF where children can make, experiment, and enjoy the festival through age-appropriate creative activities.

2027 details coming soon

Performance in International Village

International Village

International Village has expanded the festival experience through cultural performances, activities, and opportunities to learn from neighbors.

2027 details coming soon

Pets and their people at the Pet Parade

Pet Parade

The Pet Parade has brought costumes, wagging tails, and an unmistakable sense of play to festival morning in the Cotton District.