Catfish in the Alley
Every Great Story
Has a Soundtrack
Catfish in the Alley isn't just a festival — it's a living chapter in the story of Columbus.
Where the Blues Found a Home
Historic Catfish Alley was once the heart of the city's African American business and entertainment district. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was a gathering place filled with music, entrepreneurship, and community life.
Today that story is celebrated with two days of live music, Southern cuisine, community spirit, and local artisans.
The Lineup
James “Super Chikan” Johnson
Kyia King
Jimmy Lane
Kyia King & Company
Soul food plate lunches available for purchase
Dorothy McClung Lewis & The Anointed Songbirds
Honeyboy & Boots
James "Super Chikan" Johnson
Jimmy D. Lane
Headliner · 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Savor the Flavor of the Story
In Columbus, food is part of the narrative. Mississippi farm-raised catfish takes center stage, served hot and crispy alongside soul food favorites, turkey legs, and Southern classics.
Local food vendors will be on-site both days, dishing up the flavors that define the region.
Food Vendors
BKD Enterprises Ivy & Tusk
Danny’s Pork Skins
Ford Lemonade
SnowCone Zone
Southern Elite Catering
T & G BBQ
Tampico Bay Food Truck
Tip Man
Willis Mobile
A Market with Meaning
Artisans Alley features makers and artists selling handcrafted goods. It's a chance to take home a piece of history with you — where every piece is rooted in tradition.
Browse locally made crafts, art, and goods from vendors who carry forward the creative spirit of Catfish Alley.
Vendors
Angie Basson
Columbus Arts Council
Crystals, Beads and Friendship
Custom Designed Bead and Crystal Products
Debbie Bailey Vintage Aprons
ExSEAlent Moss
All Natural Holistic Products
Family Life Ministry
Author
Fireworks Creation
Author
Jeanette Jarmon
Art
LaButtah Essentials by Gabrielle
Handcrafted Soaps | Home, Body and Skin Care Products
Maple Street Quilters
Quilters
Mayhew Tomato Farm
Homemade James, Jellies and Vegetables
Michael Dodson
Homemade Breaks
Paccar Engine Company
STEM Activity
Tangles Jewelry
Vintage Jewelry
Victoria Robinson
Hand Poured Candles
Woodcarvings By Mike
Be Part of the Story
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Experience the Storybook South
Join us in Columbus this April for history, culture, and Southern hospitality at its finest. Be the first to hear about upcoming events, local favorites and travel inspiration from The Storybook South.