Marion Arts Festival

Join the 34th Annual Marion Arts Festival!

Greetings from the heart of East Central Iowa! The Marion Arts Festival is a one-day event that brings together 50 of the nation's most respected artists to an audience of over 10,000 enthusiastic art lovers.

Known for its intimate and purposeful atmosphere, the festival aims to create a thriving environment for both artists and art enthusiasts. In addition to the juried art fair, the event features live music, activities for all ages, food vendors, and a popular half-marathon and 5K race. It's a key cultural event for the community and a highlight of the year for art lovers in Eastern Iowa.

Why artists love our show:

Convenient setup: Our newly renovated festival street allows you to load directly into your booth.

You are our guest: Join us for the artist party on Friday with drinks & heavy appetizers. On festival day receive complimentary breakfast, lunch, coffee and snack bags. Hotel block available for artists and you will be home by Sunday!

A thriving community: We're the only event of our kind in Eastern Iowa and a cherished annual tradition for our community. Our mission is to be an event where you can truly thrive.

A premier event: We're consistently named among Art Fair SourceBook's Top 50 Events.

"Our show is one-day, intimate, and purposeful, with the mission to be an event through which you can thrive."