Activities

Activities​

There are plenty of opportunities for activities in Oxford MS. The square in downtown Oxford is also home to several restaurants, bars, and shops, and hosts various events throughout the year. You can also find plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy in the area, such as fishing, hiking, and bird watching. Thousands of tourists visit each year to enjoy its beauty and cosmopolitan vibe, which are normally associated with places much larger than it. Oxford MS can provide you with everything you’re looking for.

Entertainment

Premier Lanes

204 Commonwealth Blvd
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-8431

For more information visit Premier Lanes

L.Q.C. Lamar House Museum

616 N 14th St
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 513-6071 

For more information visit L.Q.C Lamar House Museum

328 Co Rd 418
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-1667

For more information go to Oxford Treehouse Gallery

Malco Cinema Grill

206 Commonwealth Blvd
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 638-0365 

For more information go to Malco Cinema Grill

Lyric

1006 Van Buren Ave
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-5333

For more information go to Lyric

Funkys Pizza & Daiquiri Bar

1012 E Jackson Ave
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 259-2881

For more information visit Funkys Pizza & Daiquiri Bar

FESTIVALS

Oxford Film Festival

The Lyric Theater in Oxford hosts screenings. Filmmakers from all over the world attend the festival to see their work screened alongside that of local filmmakers. Academy Award winners and nominations, Independent Spirit Award nominees, and well-known film festival filmmakers have all taken part.

9 Industrial Park Dr Suite 152
Oxford, MS 38655
+1 877-560-3456
info@oxfordfilmfest.com

For more information visit Oxford Film Festival

Double Decker Arts Festival

The Double Decker Festival, which takes place in Courthouse Square in downtown Oxford on the last Saturday in April each year and is named after the town’s highly visible and beloved authentic English tour bus, attracts over 50,000 people to celebrate and enjoy music from a dozen bands, food from more than 30 vendors, and the work of over 100 artists. 

Oxford, MS Historic Square
+1 662-232-2477
tourism@visitoxfordms.com

For more information visit Double Decker Arts Festival

Oxford Blues Festival

The Blues Festival, which takes place from Friday to Sunday in late July, features a wide range of blues music and artists. On Friday and Saturday, performances are held in a number of locations within the ancient Oxford square. On Sunday, the festival’s headliners perform an outdoor act at the Foxfire Ranch, bringing the event to a close.

+1 662-259-7190
jdparker@oxfordbluesfest.com

For more information go to Oxford Blues Festival

Southern Foodways Symposium

The show explores and honors the impact of individuals and places on traditional Southern culinary traditions. Chefs from all across the region prepare the meals, and there are various awards given out. The conference will be held in Oxford, Mississippi, at the University of Mississippi. 

Southern Foodways Alliance

Barnard Observatory
255 Grove Loop
Oxford, MS  38655
662.915.3368

For more information go to Southern Foodways Symposium

Christmas Parade

On Monday, December 3, 2018, the City of Oxford announced its cooperation with the North Central Mississippi REALTORS to stage the annual Christmas Parade. “An Old-Fashioned Hometown Christmas” is the theme this year.

Santa, local marching bands, dancers, music, and more will be featured in the parade, which will travel a new route. The procession will start at 6:30 p.m. and will go from the Gertrude Ford parking lot through the Square to the OPC Activities Center. The event is open to the public and is free.

Oxford 1013 Jackson Avenue East
Oxford, MS, 38655

LAKES & CAMPGROUNDS

Clear Creek (MS)

2400 Hwy 315 Scenic Route
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 563-4531

For more information go to Clear Creek

MS Forest Commission

310 MS-30
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1921

For more information go to MS Forest Commission

Rebel RV Park

28054 MS-6
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 380-0997 

For more information go to Rebel RV Park

Toby Tubby BSA Camp

589 Co Rd 100
Oxford, MS 38655
(270) 253-5191 

For more information go to Toby Tubby BSA Camp

Oak Grove COE Campground

MS-315
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 563-4531

For more information go to Oak Grove COE Campground

Family Fun

Vaught Hemingway Stadium

6 All American Drive
Oxford, MS 38655

For more information, go to Vaught Hemingway Stadium

Oxford City Pool

220 Washington Ave
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-2386

For more information go to Oxford City Pool

Garden Terrace Park

75-89 Thacker Heights Dr
Oxford, MS 38655
(270) 282-0792

For more information go to Conundrum Workshop

BigTime Entertainment

42 Tower Rd
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 832-9200

For more information go to BigTime Entertainment

GOLF & TENNIS

The Ole Miss Golf Course

147 Golf Club Dr
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-4816

For more information go to The Ole Miss Golf Course

The Country Club of Oxford

300 Fazio Dr
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2866

For more information go to The Country Club of Oxford

Goose Creek Club

218 Co Rd 162
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 380-5055

For more information go to Goose Creek Club

Kirkwood National Golf Club & Cottages

277 Palmer Ln
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4888

For more information go to Kirkwood National Golf Club & Cottages

FARMERS MARKET

Oxford Community Market

1801 University Ave
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 816-7413

For more information go to Oxford Community Market

Chicory Market

274 Co Rd 101
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 380-5201

For more information go to Chicory Market

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