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

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 “Art is for Everyone” creative art-tastic theme will encourage children to use their imaginations while making exciting projects on Sat., June 14 from 9 am – 5 pm. Arts activities for children, an Art Market full of talented artists, and live music 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!

Children’s activities will be offered from 9 am to 5 pm and are free. A variety of projects will be available with volunteers on hand to assist.

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), NOLA Jazz Band (10:30 am -12:30 pm), and Carol Montag (3:30-5 pm). Bring a lawn chair or use the picnic tables and bleachers provided!

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.

2025 Sponsors:

First Citizens, LeDoux Signs, Tierney Development and Construction, Hearing Associates, 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