Hoka Days: A Month of Community Events
August is brimming with a variety of exciting events for the community, ranging from free to ticketed, and catering to all interests. Secret pop-up events will be revealed throughout the month—visit the website for updates. Hoka Days includes performing arts events, the visual arts-focused Sanctuary Art Festival, and the Bit of the Sip drink and food weekend.
The Sanctuary Art Festival is August 2–3
The Sanctuary Art Festival on August 2 and 3 features an Artist Meet-Up and Reception at Oxford Treehouse Gallery hosted by Walter and Vivian Neill on Friday from 6–8 pm, with refreshments and additional gallery visits available on Saturday. On August 3, join the White Linen Pop-Up Event from 4–6 pm at Exploradora Coffee for a white linen art crawl with bites from My Michelle’s, a specialty cocktail from High Cotton, and tunes by DJ PW Francis. The festival culminates in the Artist Storytelling Contest from 6–8 pm at The Oliver, where artists share the stories behind their works, with the audience voting for a favorite to win a $500 prize, accompanied by complimentary cocktails from Cathead Vodka and small bites by Joel Miller, Executive Chef at Kingswood.
Bit of the Sip: A New Drink and Food Event August 9th-11th
The Bit of the Sip event celebrates Lafayette County’s dynamic culinary scene through a series of pop-up culinary events, cocktail classes, and special gatherings from August 9–11. The weekend kicks off with the Iron Bartender competition at The Powerhouse on August 9 at 6 pm. On August 10, activities include a Hospitality Law Workshop, Knead Your Cure Wellness Workshop, Exploradora Coffee Recovery, Farmstead BBQ Lunch with Delta Meat Market, a Wine and Cheese Class with sommelier Eric Railsback, a Wonderbird Tour and Tasting, and a Cigar and Port Class. The event concludes on August 11 with a Wildfire in Wonderland Hot Sauce Class and a Circle and Square Brewery Tour and Tasting.
The entire month’s events are organized to showcase the arts and their various formats within our community. The goal is to engage the Oxford-Lafayette community and inform them about the diverse multitude of events the Arts Council produces, over 320 events annually! We extend our gratitude to local businesses and supporters of the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. Visit www.oxfordarts.com for a full list of programs and to learn how you can get involved!
