Since Oxford was incorporated in 1837, the square has remained the cultural and economic hub of the city. The square is home to a variety of shops and elegant boutiques including the south’s oldest department store. Around the bend you will find one of the nation’s most renowned independent bookstores and an art gallery featuring a variety of art forms and monthly showings. Extraordinary cuisine is also abundant around the Historic Downtown Square. From down-home southern cooking to elegant haute cuisine, there is something to satisfy everyone’s appetite. The epicenter of Oxford’s nightlife is the Square.
Friday, August 9, 2019 9 am-4 pm – Free Sketch Friday at the University Museum Saturday, August 10, 2019 Family Art Day 9 am – My Mississippi Literature and Photo Contest (Powerhouse ) 10 am-noon – Family Art Day with Free Art Activities (Powerhouse) 10 am- 4 pm – Oxford Makers Market – Pop Up Market (Powerhouse) 1-2:30 pm – Storytelling workshop with Daniel Johnson of Significant Developments (University Museum) 2-4 pm – Visit Cedar Oaks and see a loom over 200 years old and learn its history. Visitors will be able to weave on a smaller loom as well as create their own weaving craft to take home. (Cedar Oaks) 2:30-4:30 pm – Phenomorphology of the Human Body Demonstration (drawing the human body) By Dr. Said Bouftass, Director Oxford International Comic and Animation Festival at the Powerhouse Community Art Center 5:30-6:30 pm – Mississippi Dance Company: Community Movement and Theatre Presentation (University Campus)
Meet your 2019 Football team at Ole Miss’ annual event! It will run from 2-4 p.m. at the Manning Center. Fans should park in the parking garage attached to The Pavilion and enter through the west side of Vaught-Hemingway stadium at Gate 33.