Lincoln Highway Arts Festival
The Lincoln Highway Arts Festival will return on September 21st, 2024
Join us Saturday, September 21st!
View artist spotlights and details below.
Art, Music, Food, Fun
Join us on Saturday, September 21st from 10am-4pm in Uptown Mount Vernon. 30+ artists will have their art for sale on the streets of Mount Vernon. Food trucks, kid’s activities, music, and more will all be happening on Mount Vernon’s main street.
The Lincoln Highway Arts Festival has been held annually for the last 15+ years.
Artists & Artisans
The Lincoln Highway Arts Festival has been a staple in Mount Vernon for over 15 years. Our artists have a little something for everyone at every price point, from up and coming artists to highly collectable museum quality pieces. We seek to strike a healthy balance between mediums, levels and price points. To apply to be an artist at this year’s festival, apply here.
Community
The whole community of Mount Vernon looks forward to the Festival. With the Festival site located in the Main Street district, many of the shops get in on the fun and host art themed pop-up events and sales throughout the Festival. The Festival will also include demonstrations, kid’s activities, music, food.
Performances
What is an outdoor Festival without music? Mount Vernon is fortunate to have a thriving pool of musicians and performers who grace the Festival with their presence, keeping the energy high and crowds entertained. We have featured dynamic performances from The Better Haves, The Laid Back Band and Dance Arts Iowa.