About
Druid City Arts Festival (DCAF) is planned as a week long celebration of the arts. DCAF Kick-Off Week begins with spoken-word, visual arts, theatre and more on the college campuses of UA and Stillman. Then rolls into the Friday night Music Crawl on March 23 (10:30 pm-2 am) and culminate with a full scale arts party at the Saturday, March 24 arts fest in downtown Tuscaloosa from 11 am – 7 pm. Check out the Bands And Music Crawl portion of the website for more information.
Now in its third year, The Druid City Arts Festival has had rich success in introducing new music and visual artists to the Tuscaloosa community. The community came out in all ages to support the sights and sounds. Attendance for the festivals first year reached 3,000 for the combined day time and nighttime portions. This year we are buzzing with energy and creativity and the joy of collaborating with the community, artists, storytellers, local merchants, and thousands of visitors converging on downtown Tuscaloosa in March 2012.
Druid City Arts Festival is presented by The University of Alabama’s Creative Campus with support from the following sponsors:
UA Student Government Association, Aramark’s Bama Dining, The Ferguson Center, The Tuscaloosa Arts Council, NeedTo.com, UA Office of Advancement, UA’s Chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority, New College, Alabama International Relations Club, and Rotary Club.
Location
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Kick-off Week
POETRY MARCH CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
This event was scheduled for Thursday, March 22 at 6:45 pm
3/22 POETRY MARCH
CANCELLED
DUE TO RAIN
Festival
SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM - FREE ADMISSION
The headliner for this year’s festival is The Revivalists from New Orleans. Since forming in 2007, The Revivalists have earned their standing among the best original bands in New Orleans. The group’s blend of soulful, syncopated rock and earnest songwriting comes to life through a meticulously crafted ever-evolving live performance. In 2011, they were named Best Emerging Artist at Gambit Magazine’s Big Easy Awards. The band is proud to be included in New Orleans’ burgeoning independent, original music scene.
- The Revivalists
Check out The Revivalists here.
MAIN STAGE LINE-UP
- Alabama Blues Project @ 11 am
- Electric Moon @ 12 noon
- Ben Joseph and the Lay Lows @ 1 pm
- Gun Party @ 2 pm
- Nightfires @ 3 pm
- CBDB @ 4 pm
- The Revivalists @ 5:30 pm
VISUAL ARTISTS
PAVILION STAGE LINE-UP
12:45-1:00 – Johnny Winters – Solo Country Artist
1:45-2:00 - Resonance Show Choir
2:45-3:00 - African Drumming Ensemble
3:45-4:00 – Erika Wade - spoken word
5:00-5:15 – Amelia Webber – Solo Singer-songwriter
5:15-5:30- Jordan Eichenblatt and Chris Mahler – Comedy
FAQs
A: Free! We believe in a community atmosphere that brings people together for art. The festival opens at 11 am and will close after the headliner performs on Saturday evening.
Q: Will there be food?
A: Yes. Food vendors will be available selling food and beverage throughout the day. And the festival is located in the heart of Tuscaloosa – lots of yummy food merchants are located within 2 blocks of our rockin’ good time!
Q: I have children. Will there be any activities for them?
A: Yes. We have a special children section that will feature entertainment and art activities just for the kids. Bounce Houses provided by Space Walk of Tuscaloosa ($5 4&up, $3 3&under bounce ALL DAY)
Q: Where can I park?
A: Government Plaza is located right next to the brand new Tuscaloosa Intermodal Facility that offers multiple levels of free parking.You can enter the festival site directly from the parking deck.
There will also be a Crimson Ride servicing the festival. Additional parking will be at Coleman Coliseum, Moody Music Hall, Bryce Lawn Apartments, UA Transportation Hub, Lakeside Residence Hall, Riverside Residence Hall, and Rose Towers.
Q: What if there is rainy weather on the day of the festival?
A: The festival is a rain or shine event. In the case of severe weather conditions, DCAF team members will direct you where to go.
Q: Can I smoke on the festival grounds?
A: Smoking will be allowed on the edge of the festival.
Music Crawl
The DCAF Music Crawl is the OFFICIAL After Party for the Tuscaloosa Get UP! Tornado Benefit Concert at the Bama Theater. Wristbands are available from Maxwell Hall on UA’s campus for $5 donation. All proceeds will benefit Tuscaloosa’s Habitat for Humanity.
RESERVE YOUR WRISTBANDS HERE!
Participating Venues:The Jupiter (19+*)
11:00pm Black Willis
11:45pm Lee Bains III and The Glory Fires
Bo’s (19+*)
10:30pm DJ Houndstooth
11:45pm Good Morning Lucy
1:00am Bo Latham
Copper Top (19+*)
10:30pm An Abstract Theory
11:45pm This Side of 49
1:00am Ham Bagby and the Siege
Green Bar (21+*)
10:30pm American Freshman
11:45pm Belle Mina
1:00am The Sunshine Factory
*All venues reserve the right to change minimum age for entry at their discretion
Register
PURCHASE
T-Shirts!!! $15 pay online – pick up at Maxwell Hall – Click on the image below to order NOW!
Want to participate in the 2012 Festival?
Druid City Arts Festival presents over 130 artists, musicians, and performers of all types. If you are interested in participating please, check back on November 1, 2011, we will be accepting applications at that time. In the mean time feel free to email the DCAF team with any questions you might have. druidcityartsfestival@gmail.com
- Visual Artist Registration
- Pavilion Stage Performer Registration – Storytellers, Spoken Word, Poets, Ensembles
- Vendor Registration
- Volunteer Registration
- Organization Booth registration
