About the Mural City Art Fest

The 4th Annual Mural City Art Fest (previously known as the Festival of Murals) is April 25th – May 2nd in Downtown Dothan, Alabama. This weeklong event is a celebration of the arts. Events will take place at a variety of locations in the historic downtown area throughout the week.

The Mural City Art Fest is designed to appeal to a broad cross-section of the city. The events are free or moderately priced.

The Street Festival

On Saturday, May 2nd, the festival will culminate with a one day Street Festival located on the grounds of the Wiregrass Museum of Art, in Poplar Head Park and along Museum Avenue. The street festival will attract 2,500-5,000 visitors

The name isn’t the only change in 2009. This year the street festival includes a juried art event as well as educational arts and crafts demonstrations. Performance artists will entertain festival goers throughout the day and the children’s mini-art festival provides children with hands on art activities. Food vendors are on hand with all the local favorites.

The street festival is a free event and includes fine arts, folk arts and crafts for those looking for quality items. Free entertainment at the street festival includes a variety of performing artists and the Children’s Mini-Art Event. Families can spend an enjoyable day together at little or no cost. The Street Festival is produced by the Downtown Group.