Discover all there is to love in Oxford, Alabama

I would like to welcome you to the city of Oxford. I hope that this site helps you in finding points of interest, restaurants, and hotels.
I hope that you are able to enjoy many of the attractions that we have in Oxford and around the area. We have plenty for you to do in the area, and you can take advantage of many of the things we offer at little or no cost.

Please call our 311 City Helpline 256-241-4311 (non-emergency) during regular business hours if you have any questions, and I hope you enjoy your time in Oxford!

Kindest regards,
Mayor Alton Craft

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ANNUAL EVENTS

MARKET ON MAIN
Local artisan & craft vendor market. The third Saturday in May - September.

SECOND FRIDAY ON MAIN
Food trucks. Live music. Car show. The second Friday in May - September.

FREEDOM FESTIVAL
Join us on July 4th for the annual Freedom Festival.
This day-long celebration at Oxford Lake has activities the entire family will enjoy and a spectacular fireworks show to end the day.

OXFORDFEST
Vendors fill the streets of downtown Oxford on the first Saturday in October. Artisan crafts, live music, food, and children’s activities.

HALLOWEEN
This annual celebration is full of not-so-scary Halloween activities throughout the city. Multiple trick-or-treat locations and a fun Witch’s Walk & Ride on Main.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
A drive-through Christmas light show and walk-through Santa’s Village every night from mid-November to December 24th. Outdoor skating, pictures with Santa, food trucks, and inflatables for the children.

CHRISTMAS MOVIE FESTIVAL
A four-night, free event at the Oxford Performing Arts Center. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for local charities in lieu of admission. Additionally, OPAC’s organist Kenny Lewis will perform a pre-show Christmas Music Concert on the organ.

TRAILS TO EXPLORE

ALABAMA BIRDING TRAIL
Choccolocco Park
The Alabama Birding Trails highlight the best public locations for watching birds year-round.

ALABAMA INDIGENOUS MOUND TRAIL
The Choccolocco Creek Archaeological Complex
Celebrating The Monumental Earthworks Of Alabama’s First Peoples

ALABAMA ANTIQUE TRAIL
Apple Barrel Antiques, Cotton Antiques & Collectibles, Timeless Treasures Antique Mall

ALABAMA MURAL TRAIL
Historic Downtown Oxford
The trail offers a diverse set of murals in both urban and rural areas around the state.

A CIRCLE OF COLORS TRAIL
Oxford
Alabama has all the golds, oranges, and crimsons you need for a perfect autumn road trip. Follow the Circle of Colors Trail, a loop that travels primarily through North Alabama.

SWEET HOME TOWNS TRAIL
Historic Downtown Oxford
Celebrating Alabama’s towns and cities, and discover what makes our Main Streets special – the charm, culture, and community.

ALABAMA BLUEWAY TRAIL
More information coming soon.