The Old
Oak Festival will return to Tusculum College campus April 21-23.Featuring
a wide variety of music and food and fun, the Old Oak Festival will span across
three days, featuring something for everyone, be it live music, theater, arts
and crafts or fabulous festival food.
Throughout
the weekend on stage, the festival will present the sounds of the region, with
a wide variety of music from bluegrass to jazz featuring local vocalists and instrumentalists.
There
are limited spaces still available for artisan and crafter booths. Deadline for
reserving a booth is March 31, or until all spaces are filled.
“This
year’s festival is looking to be bigger and better, with great arts and crafts,
performances and opportunities to enjoy a variety of fine arts experiences,”
said David Price, director of Music and Band programs at Tusculum College.
This
year’s special events will include an art show at Allison Gallery, student
theater productions, literary readings, a student day on Friday and the return
of the Lego construction contest.
There is
no fee to attend the festival. Art vendor hours will be Friday from noon until 6
p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For
more information, contact Price at 423-636-7303. Entertainment and food
continues into the evening.
Service
animals are welcome; however, no pets allowed. Coolers, firearms and alcohol
are also prohibited on Tusculum College campus property during the festival.
Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.
For
updates and more information, visit the website at www.oldoakfestival.org or on
Facebook.