Lincoln Highway Arts Festival
The Lincoln Highway Arts Festival will return on September 13th, 2025
Artist applications are now open! Apply online. Deadline is August 30th.
Applications Open!
Applications for the 2025 Lincoln Highway Arts Festival are now open! Artists can apply at the link below.
2025 Artist Application
The Lincoln Highway Arts Festival has been held annually for the last 19 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. Applications are now open! Artists can apply at our online application.
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.