By Buster Wolfe
Four words define the excitement that is Hubfest: “Art. Music. Food. Fun.”
The 2019 edition of Hattiesburg’s premier arts and music festival in beautiful Historic Downtown Hattiesburg begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 30.
Featured in the day’s festivities are four stages of live music, more than 250 arts, crafts and food vendors, and a large children’s area. The one-day festival is free to the public, with the exception of the children’s area, which requires a $10 fee for unlimited all-day play.
Because of the large crowds, pets are not permitted within festival boundaries.
The four stages that will have live music during the day are Main Street, located on North Main Street near Batson Street; the Post Office Stage, on West Pine Street; the Walnut Street Stage, near the Walnut Street and Main Street intersection, and the Town Square Park Stage, in the park.
The North Forrest High School Concert Band kicks off the musical entertainment at 10 a.m. at the Town Square Park Stage. At 11:45 a.m. is Magnolia Bayou, followed by Ty Trehern at 1:30 p.m. and The DLX at 3:30 p.m.
The Post Office Stage starts with The James Rivers Band at 11 a.m. Eric Woods is next at 12:30 p.m., and then comes Taylor Pellegrin at 2 p.m. and Groove House presents 18 miles at 3:30 p.m.
At noon on the Walnut Street Stage is the Twin Forks String Band. Triple Fret follows at 1:30 p.m., then Zack Koch performs at 3 p.m.
Emily Hackett is the first performer on the Main Street Stage, starting at 11:30 p.m. At 1:30 p.m., Trea Landon performs, followed by Jon Langston at 3:30 p.m.
Vendors and crafts artisans will be scattered over a 4-square-block area along Main Street. Adjoining streets will be closed to allow pedestrian traffic.
The list of vendors includes:
Bushman Street
Food vendors: Funny Face Foods, Sno Biz Espresso, DJ's Concession, Chick-fil-A Turtle Creek Mall, McAlister's Deli, Twisted Skillet, Firehouse Concessions, Enslin & Son, Smokin' Charli, U-Squeeze Lemonade & U-Fun-Do, Mempops, Bbq Brothers Catering and Bayou Billy Sweet Tea.
Vendors: Sunbelt Federal Credit Union, Rock 104, Southern Pines Animal Shelter, Jolene's Boutique, Magnolia State Bank, Impact, Petals, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Justin Wilson Southern Products, Southern Chics, Mississippi Power, Southern Suds Body Care Co., HAZ Custom Cuts, Wilson's Boxed Up, Velesha P. Williams Democratic Candidate for Governor, USM School of Health Professions - Public Health, Anderson Square Art Studio, The Service Company/Mr. Appliance, Heidi's Closet, Stiglet's Art Box, Craig's Puzzles N Toys LLC, PRVO Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start and Unity Kreations.
East Front Street
Food vendor: The Frozen Dragon.
Vendors: Southern Q-Teez, Cricket Wireless, Dane Maxwell for Southern District Public Service Commissioner, Jones Companies, Hub City Lofts, South Mississippi Genealogical & Historical Society, Blu Jazz Café, Nostalgia Lounge & Bar, Oddfellows Gallery, Visit HBURG & Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association, Nellie's Chicken & Daiquiris and Southbound Bagel & Coffee Shop.
East Pine
Vendors: Sunbelt Federal Credit Union, Kat Daddy's Entertainment, Merrill Art LLC, Standing Bear Wood Designs, Color Street Nails, Tom Smith Land and Homes, Pro Flow, Paparazzi Accessories, Fishing Time USA, Doctors Dreams Publishing, Pinson AntlerWorks, DeCarlo Hood for District Attorney, Elle's Bows Boutique, Southern Gifts, The Met Apartments, Mississippi Moods by TamArt, Polly's Piddlins, Tupperware by The A Team, Cat Island Creations, T&M Vinyl Creations, Lin Carter for District Attorney, Designs by Dee, WOW Art, Southern Insurance Group, Butterfly Children’s Boutique, Mid-South Men's Health Org, The Bradshaw Agency, Native South West, Wild Indigo Handmade Jewelry, Hardges Candles, Do or Dye TieDye, Natural ReLeaf, The Wind, Be-U-Tiful Mess, Sweety Pies Sweets & Things, Real Time Pain Cream, Madison Avenue and Custom Made Hair Bows.
Main Street
Food vendors: Jazombie's Cajun Bistro, Squeezer's Lemonade, Southern Goodness Concessions, Boochie Bros. BBQ, The Chill Factory, Ms. Ann's Catering, Plaid Rhino, Shelton Express Catering, Kat Daddy's Catering, Statewide Concessions and Sweet Mae's on the Bayou.
Vendors: B.95, Unique Gifts & More, Lou Rose Boutique, Elect Charles Sims Sheriff, Pink Zebra, Swervy Love Designs, Brett Bozanic Concessions, Lucky Rabbit, 12:13 Jewelry, E.T.s Wreaths, Dusk to Dawn Outlaws, Twisted Pines Quail Farm LLC, Parajax Hand Stamped Jewelry, TC Boutique & Gifts, Sid Sand Art, Miss Priss, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Pottery By Gail, Liz's Hairbows, William Carey University, Girl Scout Troop 3890, Phillip Carlisle for Chancery Clerk, Keonia Sweets & Things, Corn Creek Greenhouse, Wordsmith Gift Company, The Gypsy's Moon, The Pink Ribbon Fund, Havard Pest Control, Platinum Pony Traveling Boutique, VoxxLife, Hilda's Bags, Kaylyn's Closet, The Phone Booth, Off The Vine Homemade Specialties, Sassy Paisley, Kress Gallery, Dazzling Damsel, Dan CarLee Market, Planned Parenthood Southeast Inc., Karey's Pet Treats, Tippi Toez Kids Spa LLC, Southern Charm Mercantile, Deer Creek Gifts, Cutco Cutlery, The Library of Hattiesburg, Petal & Forrest County; Grifols, Forrest County Democratic Party, Restoration Bath House, Toyota of Hattiesburg, Image Signs, Encompass Health Home Health and Hospice, Southern Miss Ticket Office, The Standard, Fudge Etc., Society of Physics Students, Friends of David Bassett, Care Management Organization, Hazel & Sage Boutique, Scentsy, Marie Handmade, Sassy N Sweet Boutique, Love & Aesthetics, Young Living Essential Oils, Cross Road Creations, Main Street Books and Main Street Parking Lot Kids Zone.
Walnut Street
Vendors: Cleo's Creations of Love, 30 Minute Marinade, JLG World of Products, The Red Jasper, Britt's Leather, Mud 'n Butter Bliss, Hiz-N-Hurzz Gifts, Taziki's Mediterranean Café, That's a Wrap Acting Studio, U.S. Army Recruiting Station, Taylor's Dream, Down South Boutique, Yak Access, The Claiborne at Hattiesburg, Your Vote Matters, BCRUMP DESIGN, Goodwill Industries of South MS, Twin Trends Boutique, Adornments by Elle/Pops N Things, T-Mobile, Lilla Rose, Borderland Handcrafted Candles, Josh Stricklin, Forrest General Hospital, D'Morri Crushable Hats and The Original 2DYE4.
West Front Street
Vendors: City of Hattiesburg Fire Department, Southern Cross Animal Rescue, Carpe Librum: Grab a Book, Grassroots Candle Company, Face Painter 228, The Saenger Theater, Jeri's Garden, Busy Hands, Parker Snaps, Mississippi Aquarium, Damsel n Distress, William Carey University, Kissy Lou's, A Touch of Ellisville Magazine/KD Public Relations, TGIFriday's, Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, Jones Toffee Co., In'Finite ArtSports Inc., LuLaRoe and The Unique Boutique.
West Pine Street
Food vendors: Peggy's Concession, Fratelli Italian Ice, T&J Concessions, Papa's Pigskins, D'moes' Good Eats, Jones Pool, The Little Griddle, Kim's Catering, Cadillac Concession, Sno Biz Treat Shop, Collin's Concessions, Kona Ice, Aunt Polly's Blueberry Lemonade, 2 for 7 Kitchen, Southern Kernels Gourmet Popcorn, Cam's Lemonade and Qdoba Mexican Eats.
Vendors: C Spire and KZ94-3.
Sponsors include City of Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Saenger Theatre, B95 Pine Belt Country, CSpire, Rock 104, Sunbelt Federal Credit Union, KZ94.3, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi, Mississippi Power Co., Havard Pest Control, Jones Companies, Forrest General Hospital, William Carey University, Grove Ride Now, Hampton Inn, Pro Flow, WDAM, and ComSouth.