The 2025 MacNider Arts Festival will be on Saturday, June 14!

MacNider Arts Festival will be held on Sat., June 14 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. 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.

More than 200 area citizens are being recruited to volunteer during the Festival. If you are interested in volunteering during part of this event, contact the Museum at 641-421-3666 or email Jackie at jmbohl@masoncity.net.

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.

2024 Sponsors:

Bushel Boy Farms,
Tierney Development & Construction,
Burgmeier Dental, Central Park Dentistry,
Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Dental Center of North Iowa, The Electricians, First Citizens Bank, Hank’s Plumbing, Hosmer Toyota, Krisy Marquis Insurance,
North Iowa Community Credit Union, North Iowa Eye Clinic PC,
NSB Bank, Raymond James, Router 12, Schupick & Associates,
Accord Architecture, and the Generous People of North Iowa!

Support is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority