ArtFest, sponsored by the University of Mount Union and the Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce, annually features original works by area artists showcasing various media, including watercolor, oil, ceramics, fine crafts, photography, jewelry, and printmaking, among others. ArtFest will also feature merchants selling vintage items, plants, and bulk-created items like t-shirts, mugs, jewelry, etc. The event features items that are both on display and for sale.
The 61st Annual ArtFest is back and will once again be held at its historic location around the Campus Lakes of Mount Union. The event will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in conjunction with the Mount Union vs. Baldwin Wallace football game and Carnation City Food Truck Rally.
In the past, ArtFest has hosted more than 60 vendors and 3,000 visitors.
Registration for the 61st Annual ArtFest will open July 1, 2025.