Thousands flock to Hattiesburg to celebrate 35th annual Hub Fest

Dominic Gwinn, Hattiesburg American
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Hattiesburg on Saturday celebrated its 35th Hub Fest. The annual street festival's return was marked with record crowds.

More than a dozen musical acts kept people moving from four different stages. Singer-songwriter and two-time Academy of Country Music award winner Lainey Wilson headlined the festival.

Artists from across the Southern region joined local craftsmen in selling a variety of goods, including pottery, artwork and clothing. Students from Southern Miss were able to sell art through a collaborative effort with Oddfellows Gallery.

Thousands flocked to downtown Hattiesburg, Miss., for the during the 35th annual Hub Fest on Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Thousands flocked to downtown Hattiesburg, Miss., for the during the 35th annual Hub Fest on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Hub Fest was canceled over the last two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dominic Gwinn is a digital and visual journalist for the Hattiesburg American. You can reach him at DGwinn@Gannett.com, or follow him on social media, @DominicGwinn.

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