MacNider Arts Festival

About the Event

The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum is pleased to announce the theme of the annual MacNider Arts Festival and Outdoor Art Market.  This year’s “Super MacNider Art Party” video game theme will encourage children to use their imaginations while creating exciting projects on Sat., June 8 from 9 am – 5 pm. Arts activities for children, an Art Market of talented artists, and musical entertainment will all be part of the fun. The FREE Pancake Breakfast is from 9-10 am or until gone. All events are located on the lawns of the Museum and the adjacent Mason City Public Library at 303 2nd Street SE in Mason City. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

The day begins with the Mayor and City Council’s Free Pancake Breakfast at 9 am.  This free breakfast is one of the most popular parts of the festival! Starting at 11 am the Museum will sell food for festival goers to purchase, including hamburgers, walking tacos, root beer floats, etc.  Proceeds of the food sales benefit the Festival and Museum programming.

Children’s activities, including art crafts, face painting, and the Imagination Playground will be offered from 9 am to 5 pm. There will be live musical entertainment on the stage in front of Museum throughout the day, including the Mason City Municipal Band (9-10 am), The Swampland Jewels (10:30-12:30), Lee Engele with the Donovan Johnson Trio (1-3 pm), and Jordan Messerole (3:30-5 pm). Bring a lawn chair or use the provided picnic tables and bleachers!

The MacNider Outdoor Art Market will be open from 9 am – 4 pm with many fine artists and crafts persons.  This is your opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind pottery, jewelry, sculptures, glass, and more.  By purchasing work from these artists you are not only supporting the local economy and their work, you are purchasing quality unique art.

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