READERS ’ CHOICE BEST FESTIVAL Threefoot Festival
Local residents and visitors listened to music , browsed art and participated in other activities in downtown Meridian during the Threefoot Festival , which was voted Best Festival in The Meridian Star ’ s Readers ’ Choice competition .
This festival began many years ago as Art in the Park when it was held in Highland Park . Artists would set up tents and sell their art directly to the festival goers ; other vendors , including non-profits , sold food and drinks . The festival also featured a Battle of the Bands competition and a kids ’ craft area . It was moved to Bonita Lakes but soon changed location and names when it became The Threefoot Festival .
With the vision of festival chairmen and cooperation from the city , the county , and downtown businesses , The Threefoot Festival was a big hit in 2021 . More than 5,000 people attended the festival , which featured over 150 vendors .
Board President Holley Davis credited the event ’ s success to careful planning and much effort to create a unique and positive experience for locals and visitors to our community . “ People enjoyed being out listening to music , taking in different forms of art , supporting the vendors , and just being together ,” she said . The 2022 festival is scheduled for May 13-14 , 2022 .
- Laura Hyche www . meridianstar . com
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