Meridian, Miss.- Plans for the Threefoot Festival 2022 by the Meridian Council for the Arts have come together and promises to be super fun Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14. Council president Holley Davis stated that,
“The Council has planned an admission-free arts festival for 43 years and this year promises to be more fun than ever. It’s all about Arts, Eats, and Beats!”
The event showcases artists from around the South that will exhibit, demonstrate and offer for sale many forms of their exceptional artwork. One of the featured artists will be Mississippi’s famed watercolorist Wyatt Waters. Walters will be painting a plein air watercolor of beautiful downtown that will be up for auction at the festival! Eleven food vendors will provide a new twist on some favorite dishes and beverages. Three stages will house well-known regional and local musicians and bands as well youth talent. Also, the popular Youth Art Show will return to the Meridian Museum of Art. The Kid’s Fun and Art Experieince features a petting zoo, and hands-on art activities - all in a festival atmosphere. The Threefoot Mile promises to be the fastest, most fun mile around. New activities include the Red Hot Rides - a unique car and motorcycle exhibition with each ride being a piece of art in its own right. Special guest from 10:00 to 2:00 pm will be the Big Red Wagon, which will be giving joyful rides to kids and adults alike. The owner will take donations to benefit St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.
Starting Friday night downtown at the beautiful Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience (The MAX) there will be great music and food at a free event featuring zydeco cajun influenced Memphis-based swampy soul group Marcella and Her Lovers .
The festival will continue Saturday, kicking off with the Threefoot Mile at 9am, followed by the National Anthem sung by Robbie Hales, and a special Artist Alley opening whistle by Lucy Domont of the Meridian Historical Rails Society at 10. The main stage will be at Dumont Plaza with Mississippi singer/songwriter Cary Hudson and friends starting things off, followed by the Shimmy Mob Belly Dancers. Youth Art Contest winners will be announced at noon, and Latin Grammy nominated rock group Making Movies will take the stage at 12:30. The afternoon musical talent will be Alternative Americana group Rollin’ in the Hay performing at 3. Spacey’s Rock n Roll Tattoo’s stage will feature two high powered rock groups: Legitimate Threat at 1:30 and Outlaw Radio at 3. The On the Right Track Youth Stage at the MSU Courtyard will showcase a variety of local youth talent from the area in dance and music.
The Meridian Council for the Arts thanks all of our sponsors. Diamond and Platinum Sponsors include: The City of Meridian, WTOK-Channel 11, Twin States News, Visit Mississippi, Visit Meridian, Mississippi Arts Commission, Magnolia Beverage Company, Mitchell Distributing and The Paul and Sherry Broadhead Foundation.
Details are at www.threefootfestival.com or call (601)693-2787.
