Live music will take center stage at the Fourth Annual Lakeland Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, October 24, with performances scheduled throughout the day on two stages at Lakeland Town Square.
This year’s entertainment lineup features a diverse mix of performers from Lakeland and across the greater Memphis area. Among those scheduled to perform are Briarcrest SoundScape, 76 South, the Clifton Brady Quartet, Saint Benedict Arts, the Bellevue Big Band, a Lakeland Prep ensemble, Cosby and Stanfill, Jeff Hulett and Co., and Alexis Jade and Josh Green.
Organizers have also redesigned the festival’s layout for this year’s event, placing the two stages at opposite ends of the festival grounds. The new configuration is intended to provide greater separation between performances, reduce sound overlap and improve sightlines for attendees.
With the stages anchoring opposite ends of the festival, visitors will find artists, craftspeople, vendors, community organizations and other attractions positioned throughout the space between them.
The area surrounding the main stage will feature additional family-friendly entertainment, including an inflatable bounce house and activities for children. Lion’s Lane will also return, giving Lakeland community organizations and groups a prominent location near the main stage and placing them at the center of festival activity.
Additional space around the main stage will be dedicated to seating and gathering, allowing visitors more room to stop, relax and enjoy the live performances.
The expanded entertainment lineup and redesigned layout are part of organizers’ broader effort to enhance the festival experience and make this year’s event the most engaging Lakeland Arts & Crafts Festival yet.
The Fourth Annual Lakeland Arts & Crafts Festival will be held Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lakeland Town Square. Admission is free.
