Moss Rock Festival celebrates 12th year

Thousands of people gathered at Moss Rock on Nov. 4-5 for the 12th annual Moss Rock Festival. 

The festival featured artists, artisans and specialty food vendors from all over the country as well as live music, adoptable pets, a beer garden, a kids craft area, outdoor activities and food trucks. Much of the art fell under the "eco-creative" theme and some was even made from recycled materials.

"I just like looking at the different mediums of art and how creative they are," said Moss Rock Festival board member Martha Echols.

She said the festival was laid out in a different organization this year, splitting the art vendors and specialty food vendors to allow people easy access to what they are looking for. And, she said, the neighborhood and the event helps build up Birmingham's reputation as a good place to be. 

"I think within Moss Rock, if you buy art here, you'll always remember where you got it [and who made it]," she said.