The 54^th annual ArtFest will be held at its historic location around the Campus Lakes at the University of Mount Union. The event will feature live music and demonstrations, the Carnation City Food Truck Rally and a children's art activity. This year, the event will be in conjunction with Mount Union's Family Day and the Mount Union vs. John Carroll football game.

ArtFest features original works by local artists for display and sale including paintings, ceramics, fine crafts, photography, jewelry, printmaking and more.

{To date, this year’s ArtFest will feature 48 art and functional craft vendors, including Alyssa Risley, Fabric Evolution, Contini Art, Barbara Lyons, Calliope, Carolyn Parker, Chip and Christine Lucas, Shop MyStyleApparel, Chrystal Robinson-Shofroth, Connie Hickman, Constance Young, Daunett Mullen, Troll Hole Museum, Calico Cabin Pottery, Emily Edwards, Dream in Color Jewelry, Drawings from Within, Jennifer Worden, Blackberry Farm Forge, Little Hummingbird Designs, Crafted Glass and Earthstone Jewelry, CCP Ohio, Paris Studio, Kathryn Fox, Kayte Creates Studio, MAD Metalwerk, Olive Branch Kettle Corn, Painting Turtle, Crafty Closet Creations, Wanderer Lindsay Photography, Lisa Lautzenheiser, Jewelry, Gems and Other Things, Maddie Abrigg, Natalie Ettinger, Salamander Dreams, Olivia Buch, Olivia Morey, Sew Simple, Rmae Photography, Ron Moore, Jr. Art Studio, Bead My Bridle, Collins-Sibley Cabinetworks, Handstitched by Moms, Yong May Art, Landis Rumble, Laid-Back Wood Works, Jane Miller, and Jack Southern.}

The Carnation City Food Truck Rally will take place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. along Simpson Street west of Union Avenue. To date, a number of vendors will attend, including The Raging Avocado, Cheezylicious, Fat Freddie’s BBQ, The Beach Bum Truck, Little Pita Heaven, Tropical Snow, Doughs Nut on Wheels, The Beachcomber, Frank's Family Restaurant and Geaux.

For more information on ArtFest or the Carnation City Food Truck Rally, please visit mountunion.edu/artfest.